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Yield 12m 3.26%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.41
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 0.58%
Overall Dividend Rating 59.82%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.70%
Payout Ratio 40.4%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.5%
Total Return 12m: 20.86%
#8 in Group
Total Return 5y: 42.82%
#13 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
WLY 2,284m 3.26% 4.70%
NORTHM 50m 9.58% 14.4%
ENRO 31m 8.80% 8.16%
SCHL 481m 4.68% 4.06%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
WLY 2,284m 0.58% 40.4%
NYT 7,917m 16.8% 28.4%
SCHL 481m 5.92% 66.7%
PSO 10,370m 3.13% 36.2%

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WLY Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-04-08 2025-04-08 2025-04-24 Quarterly 0.3525 0.86%
2024-12-26 2024-12-26 2025-01-09 Quarterly 0.3525 0.79%
2024-10-08 2024-10-08 2024-10-24 Quarterly 0.3525 0.71%
2024-07-09 2024-07-09 2024-07-25 Quarterly 0.3525 0.7% 0.8%
2024-04-08 2024-04-09 2024-04-25 Quarterly 0.35 0.92%
2023-12-26 2023-12-27 2024-01-11 Quarterly 0.35 1.05%
2023-10-06 2023-10-10 2023-10-25 Quarterly 0.35 1.01%
2023-07-05 2023-07-06 2023-07-20 Quarterly 0.35 0.7% 1.04%
2023-04-10 2023-04-11 2023-04-25 Quarterly 0.3475 0.93%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2023-01-11 Quarterly 0.3475 0.88%
2022-10-07 2022-10-11 2022-10-26 Quarterly 0.3475 0.92%
2022-07-05 2022-07-06 2022-07-20 Quarterly 0.3475 0.7% 0.74%
2022-04-04 2022-04-05 2022-04-20 Quarterly 0.345 0.63%
2021-12-27 2021-12-28 2022-01-12 Quarterly 0.345 0.62%
2021-10-08 2021-10-12 2021-10-27 Quarterly 0.345 0.65%
2021-07-02 2021-07-06 2021-07-21 Quarterly 0.345 0.7% 0.58%
2021-04-05 2021-04-06 2021-04-21 Quarterly 0.3425 0.62%
2020-12-29 2020-12-30 2021-01-13 Quarterly 0.3425 0.75%
2020-10-05 2020-10-06 2020-10-21 Quarterly 0.3425 1.04%
2020-07-06 2020-07-07 2020-07-22 Quarterly 0.3425 0.7% 0.9%
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.34
2019-12-31 2020-01-02 2020-01-16 Quarterly 0.34
2019-10-07 2019-10-08 2019-10-23 Quarterly 0.34
2019-07-09 2019-07-10 2019-07-24 Quarterly 0.34 3%
2019-04-01 2019-04-02 2019-04-17 Quarterly 0.33
2018-12-31 2019-01-02 2019-01-16 Quarterly 0.33
2018-10-05 2018-10-09 2018-10-24 Quarterly 0.33
2018-07-02 2018-07-03 2018-07-18 Quarterly 0.33 3.1%
2018-04-02 2018-04-03 2018-04-18 Quarterly 0.32
2017-12-22 2017-12-26 2018-01-10 Quarterly 0.32
2017-10-06 2017-10-10 2017-10-25 Quarterly 0.32
2017-06-30 2017-07-05 2017-07-19 Quarterly 0.32 3.2%
2017-03-31 2017-04-04 2017-04-19 Quarterly 0.31
2016-12-22 2016-12-27 2017-01-13 Quarterly 0.31
2016-09-30 2016-10-04 2016-10-19 Quarterly 0.31
2016-07-01 2016-07-06 2016-07-20 Quarterly 0.31 3.3%
2016-04-11 2016-04-13 2016-04-26 Quarterly 0.3
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2016-01-14 Quarterly 0.3
2015-10-08 2015-10-13 2015-10-28 Quarterly 0.3
2015-07-02 2015-07-07 2015-07-22 Quarterly 0.3

WLY Dividend FAQ

Does WLY pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, WLY paid a dividend of 1.41 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-08.

What is the Dividend Yield of WLY?

As of April 2025, WLY`s dividend yield is 3.26%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.41 USD by the current share price of 42.85.

How often does WLY pay dividends?

WLY pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), WLY has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WLY?

The next ex-dividend date for John Wiley Sons (WLY) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of WLY?

WLY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.58% per year.
Weak growth: Dividend increases are lagging behind inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WLY?

WLY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.70%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought John Wiley Sons five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.41) divided by the purchase price five years ago (30.00):

What is the Payout Consistency of WLY?

WLY Payout Consistency is 98.5%.
Highly consistent: John Wiley Sons has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does WLY have a good Dividend Yield?

WLY`s 3.26% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WLY?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WLY is 40.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of WLY?

WLY`s Overall Dividend Rating is 59.82%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

WLY Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WLY`s Outstanding Shares?

John Wiley Sons`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.36% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -44.7%), positively influencing stock price.

Has John Wiley Sons ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 1999-06-01 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2009 60,000,000
2010 60,000,000
2011 61,000,000 +1.67%
2012 61,000,000
2013 60,000,000 -1.64%
2014 60,000,000
2015 60,000,000
2016 59,000,000 -1.67%
2017 58,000,000 -1.69%
2018 58,000,000
2019 58,000,000
2020 56,000,000 -3.45%
2021 56,000,000
2022 57,000,000 +1.79%
2023 56,000,000 -1.75%
2024 55,000,000 -1.79%