Consumer confidence improved as oil prices eased after a U.S.-Iran truce, but inflation, labor worries, and rate-hike expectations keep WLY, TSN, ARKO, and NYT in focus as defensive picks.
In this article series, I summarize dividend announcements of the past week. Thirteen companies in my database (including 7 banks) announced dividend increases. JPMorgan Chase stands out with a 10% dividend hike, an A+ safety grade, and a new $50B buyback, and trades only 3.35% above fair value. Matson is the week's high-quality non-bank, boasting a 7.34 quality score, 9.4 safety score, and a conservative 10% payout ratio.
HOBOKEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation, and learning, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3575 per share on its Class A and Class B Common Stock, payable on July 23, 2026, to shareholders of record on July 7, 2026. The quarterly dividend is equivalent to an annual dividend of $1.43 per share, an increase from $.
As sticky inflation continues to chip away at fixed incomes, retirees need dividend payers whose business models can absorb price pressure rather than crumble under it.
Wiley (WLY) experienced a slight uptick following its mixed Q4 (April) earnings report. The research and learning publisher is focusing on refining its portfol
John Wiley & Sons NYSE: WLY executives said the company delivered record margins and sharply higher cash flow in fiscal 2026, while positioning its research publishing assets as a foundation for growth in artificial intelligence and data analytics.