WLY
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class A
BOOKS: PUBLISHING OR PUBLISHING & PRINTING
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$50.72
-0.23 (-0.45%)
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5d:
-3.02%
30d:
-3.54%
90d:
-2.12%
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QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
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LOW Confidence (78%)
Quality Score
49/100
Position
FAIR
30-Day Fair Range
$49.81 â $52.80
Position: FAIR
Forward P/E & Valuation
10.7x
STRETCHED
vs 9.1x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$68.00
+33.5% upside
Options IV & Volume
16th pct IV
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$49.72 / $53.63
Trend: Sideways
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
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âšī¸ NEUTRAL: WLY is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 5.5% expected growth, valuation appears stretched. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$65.00
Based on 8.6% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$40.36
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 9.1x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: WLY is currently trading at $50.72, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $49.81 to $52.80. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 10.7) compared to its historical average (9.1). At these levels, the market is pricing in 5.5% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WLY is showing sideways momentum. The price is currently testing key support at $49.72. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 56/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (16th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $68.00 (+33.5%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WLY is showing sideways momentum. The price is currently testing key support at $49.72. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 56/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (16th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $68.00 (+33.5%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$49.81 -
$52.80
Company Quality Score
49/100
(HOLD)
Options IV Signal
16th percentile
(LOW)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
77.7%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$49.81 -
$52.80
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Expected Move (7 Days)
Âą$3.19
(6.3%)
Support Level
$49.72
Resistance Level
$53.63
Current Trend
Sideways
Technical data as of
Nov 10, 2026
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View Profit Protection PlanQuantitative Signal Breakdown
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 16th percentile)
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (56/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 33.5% below Wall St target ($68.00)
- NEUTRAL: PE elevated vs history but 5.5% growth expectation is conservative given 108% recent growth
- WARNING: Composite score 49/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
10.73
Wall Street Target
$68.00
(+33.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-2.6%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
108.4%
Profit Margin
11.9%
Valuation Premium vs History
+5.5% premium
PE vs Historical
10.7 vs 9.1
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+5.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$53.75
(+6%)
2-Year Target
$56.71
(+11%)
3-Year Target
$59.83
(+17%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 11â9)
PE COMPRESSION
$50.76
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 13.1%)
$136.46
(+168%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 10.7, Growth: 13.1%)
$73.70
(+45%)
Bear:
(PE: 9.1, Growth: 13.1%)
$62.53
(+23%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (14x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (11x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 13.62 | Current EPS (TTM): $3.71
Bull Case
$71.18
(+40%)
Analyst growth 28.0%, PE expands to 15.0
Base Case
$64.71
(+27%)
Market implied 28.0%, PE stable at 13.6
Bear Case
$34.37
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 11.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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