John Wiley & Sons reported first quarter fiscal 2027 results for the period ended July 31, 2026. GAAP revenue decreased 3% to $386 million from $397 million, driven by a prior-year AI licensing comparison and softness in Learning, partially offset by Research growth. Adjusted EPS was $0.44, down 10%, while Adjusted EBITDA fell 4% to $68 million. The company completed its acquisition of Emerald Publishing for approximately $450 million, adding nearly 500 journals and contributing $13 million in revenue during the quarter. Management reaffirmed its full-year fiscal 2027 outlook, targeting low-to-mid single-digit organic revenue growth and adjusted EPS between $4.60 and $5.05. Wiley raised its dividend for the 33rd consecutive year and returned $33 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. The company operates in the academic publishing and research intelligence industry, providing authoritative content and data solutions.
