John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Dividends | Yield & Payout

For John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 3.23% and a payout ratio of 90.42%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

42 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984
Dividends per share (FY)$1.05$1.40$1.40$1.39$1.36$1.36$1.35$1.31$1.27$1.23$1.19$1.12$0.99$0.92$0.76$0.62$0.55$0.50$0.43$0.39$0.34$0.28$0.26$0.19$0.16$0.14$0.15$0.38$0.39$0.32$0.50$0.80$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00$0.75$1.00$0.25
Dividend yield (FY) %3.23%3.73%3.64%2.72%2.42%3.63%2.87%1.94%2.36%2.45%2.05%1.74%2.43%1.79%1.25%1.34%1.54%0.96%1.07%1.00%0.83%0.86%0.82%0.68%0.86%0.80%0.62%0.80%1.26%0.98%1.09%1.23%2.31%2.62%3.57%2.82%1.72%2.94%2.82%3.10%N/AN/A
Payout ratio (FY) %90.42%-38.42%448.55%52.06%51.90%-103.19%45.02%38.27%62.96%47.95%38.73%36.73%39.82%22.68%22.55%22.98%23.76%17.36%22.93%19.13%21.62%18.31%14.14%19.22%16.51%16.43%19.79%19.13%30.54%22.27%26.23%34.71%53.25%132.26%114.63%174.07%114.58%98.21%85.97%57.33%N/AN/A

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-10-23October 07, 252025-10-07$0.35
2025-07-24July 08, 252025-07-08$0.35
2025-04-24April 08, 252025-04-08$0.35
2025-01-09December 26, 242024-12-26$0.35
2024-10-24October 08, 242024-10-08$0.35
2024-07-25July 09, 242024-07-09$0.35
2024-04-25April 08, 242024-04-09$0.35
2024-01-11December 26, 232023-12-27$0.35
2023-10-25October 06, 232023-10-10$0.35
2023-07-20July 05, 232023-07-06$0.35
2023-04-25April 10, 232023-04-11$0.35
2023-01-11December 23, 222022-12-27$0.35
2022-10-26October 07, 222022-10-11$0.35
2022-07-20July 05, 222022-07-06$0.35
2022-04-20April 04, 222022-04-05$0.34
2022-01-12December 27, 212021-12-28$0.34
2021-10-27October 08, 212021-10-12$0.34
2021-07-21July 02, 212021-07-06$0.34
2021-04-21April 05, 212021-04-06$0.34
2021-01-13December 29, 202020-12-30$0.34
2020-10-21October 05, 202020-10-06$0.34
2020-07-22July 06, 202020-07-07$0.34
2020-04-15March 30, 202020-03-31$0.34
2020-01-16December 31, 192020-01-02$0.34
2019-10-23October 07, 192019-10-08$0.34
2019-07-24July 09, 192019-07-10$0.34
2019-04-17April 01, 192019-04-02$0.33
2019-01-16December 31, 182019-01-02$0.33
2018-10-24October 05, 182018-10-09$0.33
2018-07-18July 02, 182018-07-03$0.33
2018-04-18April 02, 182018-04-03$0.32
2018-01-10December 22, 172017-12-26$0.32
2017-10-25October 06, 172017-10-10$0.32
2017-07-19June 30, 172017-07-05$0.32
2017-04-19March 31, 172017-04-04$0.31
N/ADecember 22, 16N/A$0.31
N/ASeptember 30, 16N/A$0.31
N/AJuly 01, 16N/A$0.31
N/AApril 11, 16N/A$0.30
N/ADecember 23, 15N/A$0.30
N/AOctober 08, 15N/A$0.30
N/AJuly 02, 15N/A$0.30
N/AApril 14, 15N/A$0.29
N/ADecember 24, 14N/A$0.29
N/ASeptember 29, 14N/A$0.29
N/AJune 27, 14N/A$0.29
N/AMarch 21, 14N/A$0.25
N/ADecember 26, 13N/A$0.25
N/ASeptember 27, 13N/A$0.25
N/AJune 27, 13N/A$0.25
N/AMarch 22, 13N/A$0.24
N/ADecember 10, 12N/A$0.24
N/ASeptember 27, 12N/A$0.24
N/AJuly 02, 12N/A$0.24
N/AMarch 29, 12N/A$0.20
N/ADecember 27, 11N/A$0.20
N/ASeptember 28, 11N/A$0.20
N/AJune 30, 11N/A$0.20
N/AMarch 30, 11N/A$0.16
N/ADecember 28, 10N/A$0.16
N/ASeptember 29, 10N/A$0.16
N/AJuly 01, 10N/A$0.16
N/AMarch 30, 10N/A$0.14
N/ADecember 23, 09N/A$0.14
N/ASeptember 29, 09N/A$0.14
N/AJuly 01, 09N/A$0.14
N/AMarch 30, 09N/A$0.13
N/ADecember 24, 08N/A$0.13
N/ASeptember 30, 08N/A$0.13
N/AJuly 02, 08N/A$0.13
N/AMarch 28, 08N/A$0.11
N/ADecember 24, 07N/A$0.11
N/ASeptember 28, 07N/A$0.11
N/AJuly 02, 07N/A$0.11
N/AMarch 29, 07N/A$0.10
N/ADecember 26, 06N/A$0.10
N/ASeptember 28, 06N/A$0.10
N/AJune 30, 06N/A$0.10
N/AMarch 31, 06N/A$0.09
N/ADecember 23, 05N/A$0.09
N/ASeptember 29, 05N/A$0.09
N/AJune 30, 05N/A$0.09
N/AMarch 31, 05N/A$0.07
N/ADecember 23, 04N/A$0.07
N/ASeptember 29, 04N/A$0.07
N/AJuly 01, 04N/A$0.07
N/AMarch 31, 04N/A$0.07
N/ADecember 23, 03N/A$0.07
N/ASeptember 30, 03N/A$0.07
N/AJuly 02, 03N/A$0.07
N/AMarch 31, 03N/A$0.05
N/ADecember 19, 02N/A$0.05
N/ASeptember 30, 02N/A$0.05
N/AJuly 02, 02N/A$0.05
N/AMarch 27, 02N/A$0.04
N/ADecember 21, 01N/A$0.04
N/AOctober 01, 01N/A$0.04
N/AJuly 03, 01N/A$0.04
N/AMarch 29, 01N/A$0.04
N/ADecember 20, 00N/A$0.04

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Wiley & Sons, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much John Wiley & Sons, Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has John Wiley & Sons, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for John Wiley & Sons, Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is John Wiley & Sons, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing John Wiley & Sons, Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can John Wiley & Sons, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing John Wiley & Sons, Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider John Wiley & Sons, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include John Wiley & Sons, Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.