John Wiley & Sons (WLY) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ChampionJohn Wiley & Sons (WLY) has increased its dividend for 33 consecutive years and currently yields 3.35%. The most recent dividend was $0.3550/share on Apr 23, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
3.35%
TTM Dividend/Share
$1.42
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
49.5%
Consecutive Growth Years
33 (Dividend Champion)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
0.71%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
0.72%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
1.76%
Dividend health
Chowder score
4.1%
FCF payout ratio
9.8%
Net debt / EBITDA
1.9x
Interest coverage
5.98x
ROIC (TTM)
11.6%
Dividend Safety Score
8 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 49.5%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($2.61) covers dividend/share ($1.42).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
33 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 9.8%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 1.9x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (0.7%) ≤ EPS growth (20.3%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Apr 7, 2026
- Payment date
- Apr 23, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.3550
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3550
Ex-date Dec 30, 2025
- Payment date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.3550
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3550
Ex-date Oct 7, 2025
- Payment date
- Oct 23, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3550
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3550
Ex-date Jul 8, 2025
- Payment date
- Jul 24, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3550
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3550
Ex-date Apr 8, 2025
- Payment date
- Apr 24, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3525
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3525
Ex-date Dec 26, 2024
- Payment date
- Jan 9, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3525
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3525
Ex-date Oct 8, 2024
- Payment date
- Oct 24, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3525
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3525
Ex-date Jul 9, 2024
- Payment date
- Jul 25, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3525
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3525
Ex-date Apr 8, 2024
- Payment date
- Apr 25, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3500
Ex-date Dec 26, 2023
- Payment date
- Jan 11, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3500
Ex-date Oct 6, 2023
- Payment date
- Oct 25, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.3500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3500
Ex-date Jul 5, 2023
- Payment date
- Jul 20, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.3500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3500
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 | $0.3550 | $0.3550 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 | $0.3550 | $0.3550 |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $0.3550 | $0.3550 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 | $0.3550 | $0.3550 |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Apr 24, 2025 | $0.3525 | $0.3525 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Jan 9, 2025 | $0.3525 | $0.3525 |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 | $0.3525 | $0.3525 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | $0.3525 | $0.3525 |
| Apr 8, 2024 | Apr 25, 2024 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 |
| Dec 26, 2023 | Jan 11, 2024 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | Oct 25, 2023 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 |
| Jul 5, 2023 | Jul 20, 2023 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
John Wiley & Sons has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 33 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.4175 | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.4075 | $1.4175 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | $1.3975 | $1.4075 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | $1.3875 | $1.3975 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | $1.3775 | $1.3875 | +0.7% |
| 2021 | $1.3675 | $1.3775 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | $1.3500 | $1.3675 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | $1.3100 | $1.3500 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | $1.2700 | $1.3100 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | $1.2300 | $1.2700 | +3.3% |
| 2016 | $1.1900 | $1.2300 | +3.4% |
| 2015 | $1.1200 | $1.1900 | +6.2% |
| 2014 | $0.9900 | $1.1200 | +13.1% |
| 2013 | $0.9200 | $0.9900 | +7.6% |
| 2012 | $0.7600 | $0.9200 | +21.1% |
| 2011 | $0.6200 | $0.7600 | +22.6% |
| 2010 | $0.5500 | $0.6200 | +12.7% |
| 2009 | $0.5000 | $0.5500 | +10.0% |
| 2008 | $0.4300 | $0.5000 | +16.3% |
| 2007 | $0.3900 | $0.4300 | +10.3% |
| 2006 | $0.3450 | $0.3900 | +13.0% |
| 2005 | $0.2900 | $0.3450 | +19.0% |
| 2004 | $0.2450 | $0.2900 | +18.4% |
| 2003 | $0.1950 | $0.2450 | +25.6% |
| 2002 | $0.1750 | $0.1950 | +11.4% |
| 2001 | $0.1556 | $0.1750 | +12.4% |
| 2000 | $0.1388 | $0.1556 | +12.2% |
| 1999 | $0.1239 | $0.1388 | +12.0% |
| 1998 | $0.1096 | $0.1239 | +13.0% |
| 1997 | $0.0969 | $0.1096 | +13.1% |
| 1996 | $0.0850 | $0.0969 | +13.9% |
| 1995 | $0.0754 | $0.0850 | +12.8% |
| 1994 | $0.0688 | $0.0754 | +9.6% |
| 1993 | $0.0688 | $0.0688 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | $0.0688 | $0.0688 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | $0.0688 | $0.0688 | +0.1% |
| 1990 | $0.0688 | $0.0688 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | $0.0688 | $0.0688 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | $0.0688 | $0.0688 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | $0.0688 | $0.0688 | -0.1% |
| 1986 | $0.0688 | $0.0688 | -0.0% |
| 1985 | — | $0.0688 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for John Wiley & Sons (WLY) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$75.16M
YoY change
-1.1%
5Y CAGR
-0.1%
Peak year (2023)
$77.30M
Latest annual
$76.10M
Cash dividends paid over time for John Wiley & Sons (WLY)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for John Wiley & Sons (WLY)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $76.10M | -1.1% | -$863,000 | ||
| 2024 | $76.96M | -0.4% | -$334,000 | ||
| 2023 | $77.30M | +0.1% | +$93,000 | ||
| 2022 | $77.20M | +0.3% | +$267,000 | ||
| 2021 | $76.94M | +0.4% | +$280,000 | ||
| 2020 | $76.66M | +1.2% | +$906,000 | ||
| 2019 | $75.75M | +3.0% | +$2.21M | ||
| 2018 | $73.54M | +2.8% | +$2.00M | ||
| 2017 | $71.55M | +2.4% | +$1.65M | ||
| 2016 | $69.90M | +2.0% | +$1.40M | ||
| 2015 | $68.50M | +16.2% | +$9.54M | ||
| 2014 | $58.95M | +2.7% | +$1.53M | ||
| 2013 | $57.43M | +19.0% | +$9.17M | ||
| 2012 | $48.26M | +24.5% | +$9.49M | ||
| 2011 | $38.76M | +17.5% | +$5.78M | ||
| 2010 | $32.99M | +8.2% | +$2.51M | ||
| 2009 | $30.48M | +19.0% | +$4.87M | ||
| 2008 | $25.61M | +12.1% | +$2.77M | ||
| 2007 | $22.84M | +8.2% | +$1.74M | ||
| 2006 | $21.10M | +16.4% | +$2.98M | ||
| 2005 | $18.13M | +11.4% | +$1.85M | ||
| 2004 | $16.27M | +31.8% | +$3.93M | ||
| 2003 | $12.34M | +12.1% | +$1.33M | ||
| 2002 | $11.02M | +13.3% | +$1.29M | ||
| 2001 | $9.73M | +13.0% | +$1.12M | ||
| 2000 | $8.61M | +9.6% | +$752,000 | ||
| 1999 | $7.86M | +12.2% | +$856,000 | ||
| 1998 | $7.00M | +12.9% | +$800,000 | ||
| 1997 | $6.20M | +12.7% | +$700,000 | ||
| 1996 | $5.50M | +14.6% | +$700,000 | ||
| 1995 | $4.80M | +14.3% | +$600,000 | ||
| 1994 | $4.20M | +2.4% | +$100,000 | ||
| 1993 | $4.10M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 1992 | $4.10M | -12.8% | -$600,000 | ||
| 1991 | $4.70M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 1990 | $4.70M | — | — |
The 2025 reading of John Wiley & Sons (WLY) dividends paid is $76.10M – edged down 1.1% year-over-year.
John Wiley & Sons dividends paid compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is -0.1%, with a net decline across the window.
John Wiley & Sons dividends paid peaked at $77.30M in 2023; the latest annual figure is $76.10M in 2025 (1.5% below peak).
2023 marks the peak dividends paid at $77.30M, with the historical low of $4.10M recorded in 1992.
Within Communication Services, John Wiley & Sons (WLY) ranks 7th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $4.72B.
John Wiley & Sons Dividends Paid 2025: $76.10M
John Wiley & Sons dividends paid in 2025 was $76.10M, edged down 1.1% below 2024.
John Wiley & Sons Dividends Paid 2024: $76.96M
John Wiley & Sons dividends paid in 2024 was $76.96M, edged down 0.4% below 2023.
John Wiley & Sons Dividends Paid 2023: $77.30M
John Wiley & Sons dividends paid in 2023 was $77.30M, edged up 0.1% from 2022. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
John Wiley & Sons Dividends Paid 2022: $77.20M
John Wiley & Sons dividends paid in 2022 was $77.20M, edged up 0.3% from 2021.
John Wiley & Sons Dividends Paid 2021: $76.94M
John Wiley & Sons dividends paid in 2021 was $76.94M.
See more financial history for John Wiley & Sons (WLY).
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|---|---|---|
| Verizon (VZ) | $11.48B | Communication Services |
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Frequently asked questions
Does John Wiley & Sons pay dividends?
Yes, John Wiley & Sons (WLY) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $1.42 per share annually, yielding 3.35%.
What is John Wiley & Sons's dividend yield?
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) has a current dividend yield of 3.35%.
Is John Wiley & Sons's dividend safe?
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) passes 8 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has John Wiley & Sons increased its dividend?
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) has 33 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is John Wiley & Sons's dividend payout ratio?
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) has a dividend payout ratio of 49.5%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is John Wiley & Sons's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for John Wiley & Sons (WLY) is $75.16M (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has John Wiley & Sons dividends paid changed year-over-year?
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) dividends paid changed -1.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of John Wiley & Sons dividends paid?
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is -0.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did John Wiley & Sons dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
John Wiley & Sons dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $77.30M in 2023.
What was John Wiley & Sons dividends paid in 2024?
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) dividends paid in 2024 was $76.96M.
What was John Wiley & Sons dividends paid in 2025?
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) dividends paid in 2025 was $76.10M.
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