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John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Stage 3 · Topping · week 4

As of Oct 22, 2026, John Wiley & Sons is in Stage 3, the topping phase, now in week 4 (since Sep 30, 2026). It closed at $54.08, at its 52-week high and above its 200-day average, which is rising.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., a publisher, provides authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation, and learning in the United States, the United Ki… More about the company

$54.08
+0.63% today
$2.7B · Mid cap
Market Neutral — Building

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Topping: the uptrend is tiring

Setup score

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Momentum

Accelerating ⇈

Edge

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22
S2 41w
S4 33w
S2 22w
2023-08-162026-10-22
S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)
S4 2w → S1 7w → S4 11w → S1 8w → S2 41w → S3 7w → S4 7w → S1 10w → S4 5w → S1 1w → S4 33w → S1 6w → S2 22w → S3 3w current
Total tracked: 165 weeks across 14 stage runs.

WLYB among Publishing4th of 9 by relative strength

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Stocks in Publishing ranked by relative strength, with stage and one-month change
#StockStageRS1M
1TDAYStage 4 · wk 394+10.2%
2LEEStage 4 · wk 388−4.7%
3WLYStage 3 · wk 486+14.0%
4WLYBStage 3 · wk 486+14.1%
5SCHLStage 4 · wk 280+10.3%
6PSOStage 2 · wk 174+15.7%
7NYTStage 4 · wk 1173+12.6%
8EDUCStage 4 · wk 533−21.5%
vs 52W High
-0.5%
$28.94 lo$54.34 hi
Near 52W high, distribution zone
The stock is rolling over from its 52-week high. In Stage 3 distribution, new long positions carry high risk.
Stage Maturity
Week 4
1w13w26w
Week 4, early distribution
How long this stock has been in Stage 3 distribution. Longer tops often precede deeper Stage 4 declines.
vs 200 DMA
27.3%
200 DMA: $42.48 · rising
Stock is losing its 200 DMA. Once lost, it confirms Stage 4 risk. This is a major red flag for existing holders.
Rel Volume
0.08x
vs 50-day avg
Volume spikes on down days during Stage 3 signal distribution, with institutions exiting. Stage analysis reads that as a warning against new long positions.
Trend Health
↑ ⇈
Short-term trend rising strongly, and accelerating
Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.
1M
+14.1%
3M
+8.5%
6M
+33.1%
YTD
+77.5%
1Y
+49.1%
Scan Membership
Breakout Watch
Latest: 2024-03-11
3 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2019-11-22.
A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.
Recent Stage Timeline
2026-10-22S3
Wk 4 · Vol 0.08x
2026-10-21S3
Wk 4 · Vol 0.34x
2026-10-20S3
Wk 3 · Vol 0.00x
2026-10-19S3
Wk 3 · Vol 0.64x
2026-10-16S3
Wk 3 · Vol 0.08x
2026-10-15S3
Wk 3 · Vol 0.00x
2026-10-14S3
Wk 3 · Vol 0.00x
2026-10-13S3
Wk 2 · Vol 0.00x
2026-10-12S3
Wk 2 · Vol 0.21x
2026-10-09S3
Wk 2 · Vol 0.00x
2026-10-08S3
Wk 2 · Vol 0.00x
2026-10-07S3
Wk 2 · Vol 0.06x
Moving averages & range
50 DMA
$50.21
200 DMA
$42.48
52W High
$54.34
52W Low
$28.94
5D Low
$52.53
Resistance levels (recent highs)
20d High
$54.08
60d High
$54.34
120d High
$54.34
250d High
$54.34
Next resistance
+0.5%
to 60d High
P/E (TTM)
14.6
Forward —
ROE
+25.9%
Profit margin +11.9%
Dividend Yield
2.66%
P/B 3.4

John Wiley & Sons: quick answers

What stage is John Wiley & Sons in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, John Wiley & Sons (WLYB) is in Stage 3, the topping phase. It entered Stage 3 on Sep 30, 2026 and is in week 4. What the four stages mean

Is John Wiley & Sons in an uptrend?

Its uptrend has stalled. John Wiley & Sons is in Stage 3, the topping phase that follows an advance. It trades 27.3% above its 200-day average, which is rising.

How far is John Wiley & Sons from its 52-week high?

John Wiley & Sons closed at $54.08 on Oct 22, 2026, at its 52-week high. Its 52-week low is $28.94.

How has John Wiley & Sons performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, John Wiley & Sons is up 49.1% over the past year and up 77.5% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is John Wiley & Sons in?

John Wiley & Sons is in the Publishing industry, part of the Communication Services sector.

About this companyCommunication Services· Publishing

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., a publisher, provides authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation, and learning in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and internationally. It operates through Research and Learning segment. The company's 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, and humanities, and life sciences. This segment sells its products 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 company's 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. This segment sells its products and services to business and leadership, technology, behavioral health, engineering/architecture, science, and professional education categories through brick-and-mortar and online retailers, wholesalers who supply such bookstores, college bookstores, individual practitioners, corporations, distributor networks, and government agencies. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. was founded in 1807 and is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey.

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