John Wiley & Sons
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns John Wiley & Sons (WLY)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 90.5% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 103.6%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 12.23 | 6,200,086 | +0.6 | 06/30/2026 |
| Neuberger Berman Group LLC | 5.96 | 3,019,238 | +0.1 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 4.92 | 2,494,247 | -0.3 | 06/30/2026 |
| Schroder Investment Management Group | 4.80 | 2,434,536 | +2.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 4.47 | 2,263,854 | +4.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. | 3.72 | 1,883,440 | +2.9 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 3.29 | 1,666,448 | -3.1 | 06/30/2026 |
| Bank of Montreal | 3.11 | 1,578,053 | -0.8 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 4.64 | 2,349,950 | +0.0 | 09/30/2026 |
| Neuberger Genesis Inv | 3.12 | 1,580,974 | -5.7 | 09/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiley Deborah E | 10% Owner | 634,529 | 33,185,867 $ | Oct 13, 2026 | direct |
| Wiley Bradford | 10% Owner | 328,047 | 17,156,858 $ | Oct 5, 2026 | direct |
| Pesce William J | Director | 91,384 | 4,779,383 $ | Sep 23, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Wiley Deborah E | 10% Owner | Other | 25,000 | 0.00 | – |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Wiley Bradford | 10% Owner | Other | 65,000 | 0.00 | – |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Pesce William J | Director | Other | 3,275 | 47.75 | 156,381 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: November 4, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.