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John Wiley & Sons (WLY) Q4 FY25 earnings results (fourth quarter fiscal 2025)
10-K filed Jun 25, 2025
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) reported revenue of $443M for the fourth quarter fiscal 2025 (Q4 FY25), -6% from a year earlier and +9% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 17.3%, net earnings $68.1M (15.4% of revenue).
John Wiley & Sons, Q4 FY25: revenue $443M (-6% year over year), operating margin 17.3%, net earnings $68.1M, operating cash flow $150M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 FY25 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $443M | +9% | -6% |
| Operating profit | $76.5M | +48% | +11% |
| Net earnings | $68.1M | — | +170% |
| Operating cash flow | $150M | +3% | -18% |
| Free cash flow | $131M | -1% | -20% |
What changed
Revenue was $442.6M in Q4 FY25, down 6% year over year and up 9% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $76.5M, a 17.3% margin (up 2.6 points year over year). Total costs fell 8% while revenue fell 6%. Net earnings were $68.1M, up 170% year over year. The effective tax rate was -30.3%.
Operating cash flow was $150.3M (down 18% year over year), 221% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $36.7M of depreciation and amortization and $5.1M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $40.5M. Capital expenditures of $19.1M left free cash flow of $131.2M.
Questions
What was John Wiley & Sons' revenue in the fourth quarter fiscal 2025?
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) reported revenue of $443M for the fourth quarter fiscal 2025 (Q4 FY25), -6% from a year earlier and +9% from the quarter before.
Was John Wiley & Sons profitable in the fourth quarter fiscal 2025?
Operating profit was $76.5M (17.3% of revenue) and net earnings $68.1M.
Source: John Wiley & Sons 10-K on SEC EDGAR.