Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: September 3, 2026
Reporting Period: First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2027
This filing announces the Company's financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 and discloses materials from the associated earnings conference call.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text serves as a cover report referencing a press release and presentation materials (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2). The filing text itself does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. Investors must refer to the attached exhibits for quantitative data.
Material Changes
The filing text does not detail specific material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms the issuance of results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company held an earnings conference call on September 3, 2026, to discuss the results. Presentation materials from this call are included as Exhibit 99.2.
Legal Status of Information: Information in Items 2.02 and 7.01 is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor is it incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific Q1 FY2027 revenue, earnings, and margin figures.
- Examine Exhibit 99.2 (Presentation Materials) for management guidance, outlook, and strategic commentary.
- Verify the distinction between "furnished" information in this 8-K and "filed" information for liability purposes.
- Confirm the fiscal year definition (Fiscal Year 2027) to ensure accurate period-over-period comparisons.