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Jan 31, 2023

Wiley Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Wiley's Q3 2023 earnings were impacted by market headwinds and a publishing pause, leading to a revised full-year outlook.

Key Takeaways

Wiley's Q3 2023 results were below expectations due to market headwinds and a publishing pause in a Hindawi special issues program. Revenue decreased by 5% to $491 million, and the company reported an operating loss of $67 million and an EPS loss of $1.29. The company is accelerating simplification and optimization efforts to improve margins.

Revenue decreased by 5% compared to the prior year, totaling $491 million.

Operating loss was $67 million, a decrease of $113 million compared to the prior year.

EPS loss was $1.29, a decrease of $1.92 compared to the prior year.

Adjusted EPS was $0.85, down 9% compared to the prior year.

Total Revenue
$491M
Previous year: $516M
-4.8%
EPS
$0.85
Previous year: $0.95
-10.5%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
19.9%
Previous year: 19.3%
+3.1%
Gross Profit
$317M
Previous year: $343M
-7.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$126M
Previous year: $109M
+15.5%
Free Cash Flow
-$21.7M
Previous year: $211M
-110.3%
Total Assets
$3.15B
Previous year: $3.38B
-6.7%

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Forward Guidance

Wiley is reducing its financial outlook at constant currency due to increased Academic market headwinds and the publishing pause in Hindawi special issues. Adjusted EPS is further impacted by higher interest expense.