John Wiley & Sons, Inc. reported earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended October 31, 2023. For the second quarter, the company reported sales was USD 492.81 million compared to USD 514.84 million a year ago. Net loss was USD 19.45 million compared to net income of USD 38.19 million a year ago. Basic loss per share from continuing operations was USD 0.35 compared to basic earnings per share from continuing operations of USD 0.69 a year ago. Diluted loss per share from continuing operations was USD 0.35 compared to diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of USD 0.68 a year ago.
For the six months, sales was USD 943.82 million compared to USD 1,002.41 million a year ago. Net loss was USD 111.71 million compared to net income of USD 20.36 million a year ago. Basic loss per share from continuing operations was USD 2.02 compared to basic earnings per share from continuing operations of USD 0.37 a year ago. Diluted loss per share from continuing operations was USD 2.02 compared to diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of USD 0.36 a year ago.