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Oct 31, 2022

Wiley Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Wiley's financial performance was impacted by consumer spending and enrollment headwinds, but core growth areas showed momentum.

Key Takeaways

Wiley reported a revenue decrease of 3% compared to the prior year, with operating income and EPS also declining. The results were weighed down by difficult market conditions in the Academic & Professional Learning segment. However, the company saw good underlying momentum in core growth areas of Research Publishing, Research Solutions, and Corporate Talent Development.

Revenue decreased by 3% compared to the prior year, totaling $515 million.

Operating income decreased by 22% compared to the prior year, reaching $57 million.

EPS decreased by 31% compared to the prior year, amounting to $0.68.

Adjusted EPS was $1.20, a 13% decrease at constant currency.

Total Revenue
$515M
Previous year: $533M
-3.4%
EPS
$1.2
Previous year: $1.29
-7.0%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
24%
Previous year: 23.8%
+0.8%
Gross Profit
$345M
Previous year: $358M
-3.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$118M
Previous year: $101M
+17.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$6.86M
Previous year: -$10.6M
-35.3%
Total Assets
$3.13B
Previous year: $3.35B
-6.5%

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Forward Guidance

Wiley is reducing its revenue growth outlook at constant currency due to consumer spending and enrollment headwinds in Education. Based on leading indicators, Wiley is reaffirming its guidance for Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow. Adjusted EPS is reaffirmed but trending to the lower end of range mainly due to rising interest expense.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income