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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. John Wiley & Sons's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €1,486 Mil.
John Wiley & Sons's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Oct. 2025 (€1,383 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (€1,379 Mil) but then
increased
from Jan. 2026 (€1,379 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (€1,486 Mil).
John Wiley & Sons's annual retained earnings
declined
from Apr. 2024 (€1,476 Mil) to Apr. 2025 (€1,416 Mil) but then
increased
from Apr. 2025 (€1,416 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (€1,486 Mil).
John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) Retained Earnings Explanation
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
John Wiley & Sons Retained Earnings Historical Data
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* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) has a Retained Earnings of €1,486 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors.
Is John Wiley & Sons' Retained Earnings too high?
John Wiley & Sons' current Retained Earnings is €1,486 Mil. Overall, John Wiley & Sons has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Wiley & Sons' Retained Earnings compare to TDAY and SCHL?
John Wiley & Sons' Retained Earnings of €1,486 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. John Wiley & Sons's current Retained Earnings is €1,486 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is John Wiley & Sons stock overvalued right now?
John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) has a current Retained Earnings of €1,486 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.13, compared to a current price of €43.80 — trading 32.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is €1,486 Mil. John Wiley & Sons' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7), the current Retained Earnings is €1,486 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Wiley & Sons stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €43.80 is trading 32.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.13.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2F7:
Retained Earnings: €1,486 Mil
GF Value™: €33.13 vs. price of €43.80 (32.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2F7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
John Wiley & Sons Inc is a publisher and a trusted leader in research and learning. The company segment includes: Research, which includes the reporting lines of Research Publishing and Research Solutions, and Learning includes the Academic and Professional reporting lines and consists of publishing, courseware, and assessments. Its industry-principal content, services, platforms, and knowledge networks are tailored to meet the evolving needs of its customers and partners, including researchers, students, instructors, professionals, institutions, and corporations. The company empowers knowledge-seekers to transform today's obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities. For more than two centuries, the company has been delivering on its timeless mission to unlock human potential.
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