John Wiley & Sons (WLY) Announces Fiscal Q2 2026 Results

Group 1 - John Wiley & Sons, Inc. reported fiscal Q2 2026 revenue of $422 million, a slight decrease from $427 million in the prior year, with a $3 million impact from divested businesses [1] - Operating income increased by 14%, and diluted EPS rose 14% to $0.84 compared to $0.74 in the prior year [1] - Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $1.10, reflecting a 12% increase at constant currency, despite a higher adjusted effective tax rate [1] Group 2 - Research revenue grew by 6% to $279 million, primarily driven by a 7% increase in Research Publishing, including $5 million from AI revenue [2] - Article submissions and output saw significant growth, with increases of 28% and 12% respectively, across all key geographies [2] - The company reaffirmed its full-year outlook for adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted EPS, and free cash flow, while narrowing revenue guidance to the low end of the range due to market challenges in Learning [3] Group 3 - John Wiley & Sons operates through three segments: Research, Learning, and Held for Sale or Sold [3]