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Stock split history for John Wiley & Sons (WLY)

John Wiley & Sons stock (symbol: WLY) underwent a total of 5 stock splits.

The most recent stock split occurred on June 1, 1999.

One WLY share bought prior to September 14, 1982 would equal 40 WLY shares today.

The same share count applies to one share bought at IPO on June 2, 1972.

Stock splits history (since IPO on June 2, 1972)

Cumulative multiple is the running product of split factors from the chronologically oldest row through each date. Rows are listed newest-first, so the cumulative column reads forward in time from the bottom of the table toward the top.

June 1, 1999

Type
Stock split
Split
2:1
Multiple
x2
Cumulative multiple
x40
Pre-split price
Post-split price

October 19, 1998

Type
Stock split
Split
2:1
Multiple
x2
Cumulative multiple
x20
Pre-split price
Post-split price

October 19, 1995

Type
Stock split
Split
2:1
Multiple
x2
Cumulative multiple
x10
Pre-split price
Post-split price

July 14, 1994

Type
Stock split
Split
2:1
Multiple
x2
Cumulative multiple
x5
Pre-split price
Post-split price

September 14, 1982

Type
Stock split
Split
5:2
Multiple
x2.5
Cumulative multiple
x2.5
Pre-split price
Post-split price

Pre-split price is the final regular-session close on a trading day strictly before the split calendar date. Post-split price is the first session open on or after that date. Both values come from unadjusted end-of-day bars for the company's primary listing.

The Type column reflects the data feed's event category (for example stock split vs stock dividend). When the feed labels a generic split but the ratio is reverse (e.g. 1:10), we show reverse stock split. Optional editorial context for a row appears next to the split ratio as an info icon (hover or keyboard focus on desktop; tap on mobile). The same text is listed under Row notes when that block is expanded.

Wondering why some rows show ratios like 51:50 or 2000:1973? Read: stock split ratios explained →How the cumulative column is computed: cumulative split multiplier explained. For ratios driven by spin-offs, see spin-offs explained. Or read the methodology for how prices and cumulative multiples are computed.

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Frequently asked questions

How many times has John Wiley & Sons (WLY) split its stock?

Our data shows 5 stock splits for John Wiley & Sons (WLY). See the table on this page for dates and ratios.

What is a stock split?

A stock split increases the number of shares outstanding while proportionally lowering the share price, so market capitalization is unchanged. Chart and return tools often use split-adjusted prices. The split table on this page refreshes daily from our corporate-actions data.

What is the cumulative split multiple for WLY?

Multiplying each split factor in chronological order gives a cumulative multiple of about 40 from the oldest split through the most recent one in our table.

Does a stock split change the value of my WLY investment?

A split does not change the total market value of your holding by itself; you own more shares at a lower per-share price. Dividends per share and some per-share metrics are often adjusted for splits.