WLY
John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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- Communication Services
- NYSE: WLY
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jul 7, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.77%
Payout ratio: 33.7%
John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A's most recent dividend of $0.358 per share was on Jul 7, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $1.42 per share represents a current dividend yield of 2.77%. The latest WLY distribution of $0.358 marks a dividend growth of 0.7%.
WLY dividend stats
vs. Communication Services sector
John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A Dividend yield
John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A's dividend yield of 2.77% is lower than the Communication Services sector average. In comparison with the Communication Services sector average of 3.38%, John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A's dividend yield is 18% lower. Historically WLY's dividend yield has averaged at 3.4% in the last 5 years, which is higher than the current one.
WLY Dividend history
John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A has a history of paying dividends since 1993. Our records of WLY show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 0.7% for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 30% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 23%.
John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | $0.358 | 2.72% |
| Apr 7, 2026 | $0.355 | 3.71% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.355 | 4.58% |
| Oct 7, 2025 | $0.355 | 3.69% |
| Jul 8, 2025 | $0.355 | 3.31% |
| Apr 8, 2025 | $0.353 | 3.55% |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $0.353 | 3.14% |
| Oct 8, 2024 | $0.353 | 2.85% |
| Jul 9, 2024 | $0.353 | 3.17% |
| Apr 8, 2024 | $0.35 | 3.65% |
| Dec 26, 2023 | $0.35 | 4.34% |
| Oct 6, 2023 | $0.35 | 4.07% |
| Jul 5, 2023 | $0.35 | 4.26% |
| Apr 10, 2023 | $0.348 | 3.66% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | $0.348 | 3.52% |
| Oct 7, 2022 | $0.348 | 3.73% |
| Jul 5, 2022 | $0.348 | 2.98% |
| Apr 4, 2022 | $0.345 | 2.64% |
| Dec 27, 2021 | $0.345 | 2.46% |
| Oct 8, 2021 | $0.345 | 2.62% |
| Jul 2, 2021 | $0.345 | 2.27% |
| Apr 5, 2021 | $0.343 | 2.48% |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.343 | 2.97% |
| Oct 5, 2020 | $0.343 | 4.18% |
| Jul 6, 2020 | $0.343 | 3.71% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | $0.34 | 3.65% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | $0.34 | 2.78% |
| Oct 7, 2019 | $0.34 | 2.32% |
| Jul 9, 2019 | $0.34 | 2.17% |
| Apr 1, 2019 | $0.33 | 1.49% |
| Oct 5, 2018 | $0.33 | 1.63% |
| Apr 2, 2018 | $0.32 | 2.05% |
| Dec 22, 2017 | $0.32 | 1.93% |
| Oct 6, 2017 | $0.32 | 2.39% |
| Jun 30, 2017 | $0.32 | 2.37% |
| Mar 31, 2017 | $0.31 | 2.3% |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $0.31 | 2.27% |
| Sep 30, 2016 | $0.31 | 2.95% |
| Jul 1, 2016 | $0.31 | 2.31% |
| Apr 11, 2016 | $0.3 | 2.53% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $0.3 | 2.66% |
| Oct 8, 2015 | $0.3 | 2.29% |
| Jul 2, 2015 | $0.3 | 2.13% |
| Apr 14, 2015 | $0.29 | 1.93% |
John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A's payout ratio of 33.7% is below the Communication Services sector average. Compared to its Communication Services sector average of 51.8%, John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A's payout ratio is 35% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
WLY dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| WLY John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A | 2.77% | $1.42 | 33.7% |
| SCHL Scholastic Corp | 1.93% | $0.8 | 33.5% |
Frequently asked questions
Does John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A pay a dividend?
Yes, John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A has been paying dividends for the last 34 years.
When was WLY's last dividend?
John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A's last regular dividend was on Jul 7, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.358 per share.
How much dividend does John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A pay (per share)?
WLY's annualized dividend per share is $1.42.
What is John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A is 2.77%.
How often does John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A pay dividends?
John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A pays dividends quarterly.
What is John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A's dividend payout ratio?
John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A's dividend payout ratio is 33.7%.
Does John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A pay a good dividend?
John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A's dividend yield is lower than the Communication Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.