Operating Income for John Wiley & Sons (WLY)
According to John Wiley & Sons's latest reported financial statements, the company's current operating income (TTM) is $271.81M USD. Operating income is profit from core operations: revenue minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses (SG&A, R&D). It excludes interest, taxes, and non-operating items, so it isolates how profitable the business itself is before financing and tax decisions. Compare with EBITDA and net income.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$271.81M
YoY change
+10.4%
5Y CAGR
+6.3%
Peak year (2012)
$280.42M
Cumulative operating income
$5.53B
Operating Income history chart for John Wiley & Sons (WLY) from 1986 to 2025
Operating Income history table for John Wiley & Sons (WLY) from 1986 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Operating Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $246.97M | +10.4% | ||
| 2024 | $223.75M | +9.1% | ||
| 2023 | $205.08M | -5.9% | ||
| 2022 | $217.85M | -0.4% | ||
| 2021 | $218.82M | +20.3% | ||
| 2020 | $181.97M | -19.9% | ||
| 2019 | $227.11M | -13.9% | ||
| 2018 | $263.63M | +20.1% | ||
| 2017 | $219.51M | +1.3% | ||
| 2016 | $216.72M | -18.7% | ||
| 2015 | $266.54M | +4.9% | ||
| 2014 | $254.18M | +0.3% | ||
| 2013 | $253.42M | -9.6% | ||
| 2012 | $280.42M | +9.3% | ||
| 2011 | $256.65M | -0.4% | ||
| 2010 | $257.71M | +18.0% | ||
| 2009 | $218.48M | -3.2% | ||
| 2008 | $225.69M | +39.8% | ||
| 2007 | $161.48M | +5.8% | ||
| 2006 | $152.68M | +9.4% | ||
| 2005 | $139.58M | +7.9% | ||
| 2004 | $129.38M | +7.6% | ||
| 2003 | $120.26M | +37.0% | ||
| 2002 | $87.76M | -8.0% | ||
| 2001 | $95.42M | +7.2% | ||
| 2000 | $89.00M | +39.9% | ||
| 1999 | $63.60M | +55.5% | ||
| 1998 | $40.90M | +17.5% | ||
| 1997 | $34.80M | +5.5% | ||
| 1996 | $33.00M | +6.5% | ||
| 1995 | $31.00M | +64.0% | ||
| 1994 | $18.90M | +45.4% | ||
| 1993 | $13.00M | +97.0% | ||
| 1992 | $6.60M | +15.8% | ||
| 1991 | $5.70M | -34.5% | ||
| 1990 | $8.70M | -32.0% | ||
| 1989 | $12.80M | -11.7% | ||
| 1988 | $14.50M | -24.1% | ||
| 1987 | $19.10M | +24.8% | ||
| 1986 | $15.30M | — |
Operating Income values are taken from John Wiley & Sons's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, John Wiley & Sons (WLY) reported operating income of $246.97M – grew 10.4% year-over-year.
John Wiley & Sons operating income has grown for 2 consecutive years, with a +6.3% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
John Wiley & Sons operating income peaked at $280.42M in 2012; the latest annual figure is $246.97M in 2025 (11.9% below peak).
$280.42M stands as the all-time-high annual operating income, posted in 2012, against a low of $5.70M during 1991.
Among 8 Communication Services peers, John Wiley & Sons (WLY) ranks 9th; the peer median for operating income is $22.42B.
John Wiley & Sons Operating Income by Year
John Wiley & Sons Operating Income 2025: $246.97M
John Wiley & Sons operating income in 2025 was $246.97M, grew 10.4% from 2024.
John Wiley & Sons Operating Income 2024: $223.75M
John Wiley & Sons operating income in 2024 was $223.75M, grew 9.1% from 2023.
John Wiley & Sons Operating Income 2023: $205.08M
John Wiley & Sons operating income in 2023 was $205.08M, declined 5.9% below 2022.
John Wiley & Sons Operating Income 2022: $217.85M
John Wiley & Sons operating income in 2022 was $217.85M, edged down 0.4% below 2021.
John Wiley & Sons Operating Income 2021: $218.82M
John Wiley & Sons operating income in 2021 was $218.82M.
See more financial history for John Wiley & Sons (WLY).
Sector peers — Operating Income
Companies in the same sector as John Wiley & Sons, ranked by their latest operating income.
| Company | Operating Income | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | $129.17B | Communication Services |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $83.28B | Communication Services |
| Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) | $29.26B | Communication Services |
| AT&T Inc. (T) | $24.16B | Communication Services |
| Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) | $20.67B | Communication Services |
| T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) | $18.74B | Communication Services |
| The Walt Disney Company (DIS) | $13.83B | Communication Services |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) | $13.33B | Communication Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is John Wiley & Sons's operating income?
- Latest reported operating income for John Wiley & Sons (WLY) is $271.81M (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has John Wiley & Sons operating income changed year-over-year?
- John Wiley & Sons (WLY) operating income changed +10.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of John Wiley & Sons operating income?
- John Wiley & Sons (WLY) operating income compound annual growth rate is +6.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did John Wiley & Sons operating income hit its highest annual value?
- John Wiley & Sons operating income reached its highest annual value of $280.42M in 2012.
What was John Wiley & Sons operating income in 2024?
- John Wiley & Sons (WLY) operating income in 2024 was $223.75M.
What was John Wiley & Sons operating income in 2025?
- John Wiley & Sons (WLY) operating income in 2025 was $246.97M.
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