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John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is projected to rise to $54.63 by 2027, a +31% move from its current price of $41.84. WLY is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $41.31 | $41.86 | $42.42 | +0.05% |
| May 30 | $41.10 | $41.89 | $42.68 | +0.11% |
| May 31 | $40.95 | $41.91 | $42.88 | +0.16% |
| Jun 1 | $40.83 | $41.93 | $43.06 | +0.22% |
| Jun 2 | $40.72 | $41.95 | $43.22 | +0.27% |
| Jun 3 | $40.63 | $41.98 | $43.37 | +0.32% |
| Jun 4 | $40.55 | $42.00 | $43.50 | +0.38% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $40.55 | $42.00 | $43.50 | +0.38% |
| Week 2 | $40.11 | $42.16 | $44.31 | +0.76% |
| Week 3 | $39.81 | $42.32 | $44.98 | +1.14% |
| Week 4 | $39.59 | $42.48 | $45.57 | +1.52% |
| Week 5 | $39.41 | $42.64 | $46.13 | +1.91% |
| Week 6 | $39.26 | $42.80 | $46.65 | +2.29% |
| Week 7 | $39.14 | $42.96 | $47.15 | +2.68% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is a publisher that provides authoritative content, data-driven insights, and knowledge services for the advancement of science, innovation, and learning in the United States, China, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and internationally. The Research segment provides scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly journals, as well as related content and services in the areas of physical sciences and engineering, health sciences, social sciences, humanities, and life sciences, sold direct to research libraries and library consortia, as well as to researchers and professional society members, and other customers; and through independent subscription agents.
The Learning segment offers scientific, professional, and education print and digital books; digital courseware to support students and instructors, and assessment services for businesses and professionals. The company is categorized within the Communications Services sector.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. was founded in 1807 and is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey.
WLY is the stock symbol for John Wiley & Sons, Inc., a publisher in the Communications Services category. The current price is $42.34. The stock carries a market cap of $2.17B and ranks 1944 by market capitalization among listed securities.
The price outlook is bullish over the longer horizon, with the forecast showing rising average prices: 2026 avg $42.34, 2030 avg $74.55, 2040 avg $220.38, and 2050 avg $438.50. Corresponding maximums are $59.88 (2026), $101.85 (2030), $336.55 (2040), and $717.56 (2050). These figures imply substantial upside potential across the period.
A major floor 31.2% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 6.2% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (1.6% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 6.3% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key WLY support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of WLY market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $41.99 | Sell | $41.92 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $41.22 | Buy | $41.56 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $40.94 | Buy | $41.08 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $39.78 | Buy | $39.43 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $35.57 | Buy | $37.68 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $36.32 | Buy | $37.39 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 58.16 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 70.03 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 80.09 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -20.67 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.07 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 1.09 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.75 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 79.33 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.19 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 1.19 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 64.68 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 1.79 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 32.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 42.55 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 23.47 | Buy |
| ATR (14) | 0.52 | Info |
The near-term technical picture is bullish, with RSI(14) at 60 and the stock trading above key moving averages (SMA50 $39.56 and SMA200 $36.28).
Near-term support is at $38.54 and resistance at $42.43. The 30-day price range spans from $38.69 to $46.34, indicating recent volatility within a defined band. These technicals suggest a positive tilt in the short run, with room to challenge the near-term resistance near $42.43 if momentum remains favorable.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $28.79 | $41.84 | $58.77 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $44.63 | $54.63 | $70.00 | +31% | Bullish | |
| $47.36 | $59.03 | $77.61 | +41% | Bullish | |
| $51.65 | $65.36 | $87.72 | +56% | Bullish | |
| $57.12 | $73.24 | $100.04 | +75% | Bullish | |
| $68.54 | $88.94 | $123.37 | +113% | Bullish | |
| $79.43 | $104.23 | $146.62 | +149% | Bullish | |
| $86.83 | $115.13 | $164.03 | +175% | Bullish | |
| $95.18 | $127.44 | $183.72 | +205% | Bullish | |
| $97.12 | $131.27 | $191.32 | +214% | Bullish | |
| $154.63 | $217.94 | $332.78 | +421% | Bullish | |
| $283.87 | $429.04 | $702.03 | +925% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $28.79 | $41.84 | $49.17 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $37.40 | $43.63 | $51.88 | +4.28% |
| July 2026 | $37.46 | $43.95 | $52.76 | +0.74% |
| August 2026 | $37.22 | $43.87 | $53.04 | -0.19% |
| September 2026 | $38.26 | $45.25 | $55.04 | +3.16% |
| October 2026 | $39.36 | $46.71 | $57.13 | +3.23% |
| November 2026 | $39.36 | $46.86 | $57.58 | +0.31% |
| December 2026 | $39.88 | $47.62 | $58.77 | +1.61% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month WLY forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.'s 2026 outlook centres on $41.84, within a $28.79 to $58.77 range. That marks a 0% change versus current levels. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
By 2027, WLY could reach as high as $70.00, with a base case around $54.63 and support toward $44.63 — roughly +31% from $41.84. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect WLY to range from $47.36 to $77.61 through 2028. The $59.03 average target implies a +41% move from current prices. That is up +8% on the projected 2027 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The WLY price prediction for 2029 points to an average of $65.36 (low $51.65, high $87.72) — a potential gain of +56% on today's $41.84. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2030, WLY is projected to trade between $57.12 and $100.04, averaging $73.24 — a potential gain of +75% from today's $41.84. That is up +12% on the projected 2029 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.'s 2031 outlook centres on $88.94, within a $68.54 to $123.37 range. That is up +21% on the projected 2030 average. That marks a +113% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2032, WLY could reach as high as $146.62, with a base case around $104.23 and support toward $79.43 — roughly +149% from $41.84. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect WLY to range from $86.83 to $164.03 through 2033. The $115.13 average target implies a +175% move from current prices. That is up +10% on the projected 2032 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The WLY price prediction for 2034 points to an average of $127.44 (low $95.18, high $183.72) — a potential gain of +205% on today's $41.84. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2035, WLY is projected to trade between $97.12 and $191.32, averaging $131.27 — a potential gain of +214% from today's $41.84. That is up +3% on the projected 2034 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.'s 2040 outlook centres on $217.94, within a $154.63 to $332.78 range. That is up +66% on the projected 2035 average. That marks a +421% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2050, WLY could reach as high as $702.03, with a base case around $429.04 and support toward $283.87 — roughly +925% from $41.84. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in WLY today (≈ 23.900574 WLY) could be worth
$10,254.36
+$9,254.36 (+925%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected WLY price of $429.04 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in WLYwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in WLY on May 27, 2025 (≈ 24.582104 WLY) would be worth
$1,028.52
+$28.52 (+2.9%) today · 1.03× · US Dollar
Based on a WLY entry price of $40.68 vs. today's $41.84.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $41.36 | $1,011.61 | +1.2% |
| 1 month ago | $41.04 | $1,019.49 | +1.9% |
| 3 months ago | $30.58 | $1,368.21 | +36.8% |
| 6 months ago | $36.36 | $1,150.72 | +15.1% |
| 1 year ago | $40.68 | $1,028.52 | +2.9% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $64.96 | $644.09 | -35.6% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our WLY forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $84.00 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $84.00: $3.58B
The multi-year forecast shows persistent bullish sentiment after 2026, with higher expected averages and meaningful upside. In 2030, the average forecast price is $74.55, with a min of $58.13 and a max of $101.85, and an ROI of 76.1. By 2040, the average forecast rises to $220.38, with a min of $156.34 and a max of $336.55, and an ROI of 420.5.
In 2050, the average forecast reaches $438.50, with a min of $290.10 and a max of $717.56, and an ROI of 935.7. Sentiment remains BULLISH across these later years.
These figures are estimates and not guarantees; actual results will vary with market conditions and other factors.
Tap a question to reveal the answer.
The 2030 forecast shows an avg of $74.55, with a min of $58.13 and a max of $101.85, and an ROI of 76.1. The sentiment is BULLISH.
The forecast includes bullish sentiment in years such as 2027–2050, with rising average prices and an ROI up to 935.7 by 2050. For 2030 the avg is $74.55 and 2040 avg is $220.38, with 2050 avg at $438.50.
Yes. The forecast max for 2030 is $101.85.
The 2040 forecast shows an avg of $220.38, a min of $156.34, a max of $336.55, and an ROI of 420.5; sentiment is BULLISH.
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