Academic publishing company John Wiley & Sons (NYSE:WLY) posted $396.8 million of revenue in Q2 CY2025, down 1.7% year on year. Its GAAP profit of $0.22 per share increased from -$0.03 in the same quarter last year.
Shares of academic publishing company John Wiley & Sons (NYSE:WLY) fell 4.7% in the morning session after the company reported a year-over-year revenue decline in its second-quarter 2025 results. The company posted revenue of $396.8 million, down 1.7% from the same period last year, signaling ongoing challenges. While GAAP earnings improved to $0.22 per share compared to a loss of $0.03 in the prior year, investors appeared more focused on the top-line weakness and the company's continued cash burn. Wiley reported a negative free cash flow of $99.9 million for the quarter, raising concerns about its profitability and operational efficiency despite the improvement in net income.
Academic publishing company John Wiley & Sons (NYSE:WLY) posted $396.8 million of revenue in Q2 CY2025, down 1.7% year on year. Its GAAP profit of $0.22 per share increased from -$0.03 in the same quarter last year.
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Academic publishing company John Wiley & Sons (NYSE:WLY) reported Q1 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 5.5% year on year to $442.6 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.25 per share was 16.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Academic publishing company John Wiley & Sons (NYSE:WLY) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales fell by 5.5% year on year to $442.6 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.25 per share was 16.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
