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Access Investment Management Adds to Wiley Stake as Investors Revisit the Publishing Leader
The Motley Foolยท 2025-11-05 03:26
Core Insights - Access Investment Management LLC increased its stake in John Wiley & Sons by purchasing 66,660 shares for an estimated $2.69 million, reflecting confidence in the company's direction [2][9][10] - Post-transaction, Access Investment Management holds a total of 155,940 shares valued at $6.31 million, which constitutes 1.7% of its reported U.S. equity assets under management (AUM) [1][3] Financial Performance - John Wiley & Sons reported trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue of $1.67 billion and a net income of $97.30 million, with a dividend yield of 3.7% [4][10] - As of November 3, 2025, the share price was $37.47, which is down 24.0% over the past year, underperforming the S&P 500 by 41.4 percentage points [3][4] Company Overview - John Wiley & Sons is a global research and education publisher with a diversified portfolio that includes journals, books, and digital learning solutions, serving academic, professional, and corporate customers [5][6] - The company generates revenue through subscriptions, licensing of journals, direct sales of content, and online program management services [8][10] Strategic Direction - The company is focusing on its core business model, which relies on peer-reviewed journals and recurring contracts, while also exploring new revenue streams through AI licensing agreements [10][11] - John Wiley & Sons is undergoing a restructuring process to streamline operations and build a steadier foundation for growth, emphasizing disciplined execution for future success [10][11]