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Jul 31
Wiley Q1 2026 Earnings Report
Wiley reported solid Q1 2026 results driven by growth in Research revenue from AI licensing and open access publishing.
Key Takeaways
Wiley delivered a profitable first quarter in FY26, supported by a notable increase in net income and successful AI licensing partnerships, despite a year-over-year revenue decline due to divestitures.
Adjusted EPS rose to 0.49, up from 0.47 last year.
GAAP Net Income reached 11700000, reversing a loss in the prior year.
Research revenue grew to 281692000, aided by 16000000 in AI licensing deals.
The company increased its dividend for the 32nd consecutive year and authorized a 250000000 share repurchase.
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CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
Wiley reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance with expectations of low to mid-single digit revenue growth and continued expansion in AI-driven research publishing.
Positive Outlook
- Strong demand indicators in research publishing.
- Success in AI licensing and strategic partnerships.
- Recurring revenue and open access models provide stability.
- Cost savings expected to improve margins from Q2 onward.
- Dividend increase and share buyback signal confidence.
Challenges Ahead
- Decline in Learning revenue due to soft market conditions.
- Adjusted EBITDA margin declined year-over-year.
- Continued restructuring and transformation expenses.
- High use of cash in Q1 due to timing of journal renewals.
- Adjusted operating income fell compared to prior year.