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Apr 30, 2020

Wiley Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Wiley's Q4 results were impacted by unusual items, including non-cash goodwill and trade name impairments, but showed strong momentum in Open Access research publishing and digital courseware.

Key Takeaways

Wiley's Q4 2020 GAAP revenue was $475 million, a 3% decrease, with an EPS of -$2.83. Adjusted revenue decreased by 2%, EBITDA by 23%, and EPS by 44%, primarily due to the impact of COVID-19. The company saw strong growth in Open Access research publishing and digital courseware.

Revenue of $475 million (-3%) and EPS of -$2.83, primarily due to impact of unusual items totalling -$3.49 per share, including non-cash goodwill and trade name impairments

Revenue -2%, EBITDA -23%, and EPS -44%, mainly reflecting the COVID-19 impact on print books, test prep, and corporate training

Strong momentum in Open Access research publishing and digital courseware

Addition of four new university partners in Education Services (Drake University, University of Iowa, Methodist University, and Point University)

Total Revenue
$475M
Previous year: $491M
-3.4%
EPS
$0.66
Previous year: $1.05
-37.1%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
19.5%
Gross Profit
$1.24B
Previous year: $1.25B
-0.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$202M
Previous year: $92.9M
+118.0%
Free Cash Flow
$177M
Previous year: $176M
+0.5%
Total Assets
$3.17B
Previous year: $2.95B
+7.5%

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Forward Guidance

Wiley cannot confidently predict the extent or duration of the impact of the pandemic on its operating results and is therefore not providing a fiscal year 2021 outlook.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income