John Wiley & Sons (WLY) Stock Analysis & Winston Score
John Wiley & Sons is a publishing company that makes textbooks, research journals, and online learning materials. Its main customers are university students, academic researchers, and working professionals who need training or certifications. Wiley is one of the oldest and largest academic publishers in the world, with roots going back to 1807. Wiley makes money through journal subscriptions sold to universities and libraries, digital course materials sold to students, and professional learning programs sold to businesses. It operates globally, with significant revenue from North America, Europe, and Asia, and generates roughly $2 billion in annual revenue. Its large library of academic content and long-standing relationships with universities give it a durable competitive position, but the company faces ongoing pressure as universities push back on rising journal subscription costs and open-access publishing models continue to grow.
Winston Score: 58/100 — Good
A decent business — some strong pillars, some weaker.
- Quality: Good (17/30)
- Growth: Mixed (7/20)
- Cash Flow: Exceptional (10/10)
- Stability: Good (5/10)
- Valuation: Strong (7/10)
- Ownership: Good (10/15)


