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Apr 30

Wiley Q4 2025 Earnings Report

Wiley posted solid Q4 2025 results with net income surging and adjusted EPS exceeding expectations.

Key Takeaways

Wiley maintained stable revenue while expanding margins in Q4 2025, driven by research publishing growth, AI licensing deals, and restructuring savings.

Adjusted EPS rose 14% to $1.37, beating expectations

Research segment grew revenue by 4% with improved EBITDA margin

Learning revenue declined due to prior-year AI licensing comp

Operating margin expanded by 260bps driven by cost efficiencies

Total Revenue
$443M
Previous year: $468M
-5.5%
EPS
$1.37
Previous year: $1.21
+13.2%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
28.4%
Previous year: 28.3%
+0.4%
Adjusted Operating Margin
20.1%
Previous year: 17.5%
+14.9%
Research EBITDA Margin
34.7%
Previous year: 34.6%
+0.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$85.9M
Previous year: $83.2M
+3.2%

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Forward Guidance

Wiley anticipates steady growth for FY26 with higher free cash flow and EBITDA margins, though prior year AI revenue and market softness may weigh on comparisons.

Positive Outlook

  • Adjusted revenue expected to grow low to mid-single digits
  • EBITDA margin raised to 25.5%-26.5%
  • Adjusted EPS expected to rise to $3.90-$4.35
  • Free cash flow projected around $200 million
  • Growth expected in Research publishing and Academic learning

Challenges Ahead

  • Tough comparison from large AI licensing agreements in FY25
  • Professional learning impacted by retail channel softness
  • Enterprise modernization increases baseline costs
  • Valuation allowances on tax assets reduce net gains
  • Cash flow affected by investment in cloud-based solutions