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John Wiley & Sons (WLYB) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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John Wiley & Sons Short Interest Data

John Wiley & Sons (WLYB) has a short interest of 300 shares, representing 0.04% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -50.00% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.5, indicating that it would take 0.5 days of the average trading volume of 180 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
300 shares
Previous Short Interest
600 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-50.00%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$11.60 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.5 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
53,390,000 shares
Float Size
737,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.04%
Today's Trading Volume
135 shares
Average Trading Volume
180 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
75%
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WLYB Short Interest Over Time

WLYB Days to Cover Over Time

WLYB Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

John Wiley & Sons Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/31/2025300 shares $11.60 thousand -50.0%0.0%0.5 $38.66
7/15/2025600 shares $25.25 thousand -100.0%0.1%1 $42.09
6/30/20252,280,000 shares $103.72 million +2,279,900.0%5.5%4.6 $45.49
6/15/2025100 shares $3.87 thousand -50.0%0.0%0.1 $38.71
5/31/2025200 shares $7.88 thousand -33.3%0.0%0.3 $39.41
5/15/2025300 shares $13.13 thousand No Change0.0%0.5 $43.76
4/30/2025300 shares $13.04 thousand No Change0.0%0.4 $43.45
4/15/2025300 shares $12.93 thousand No Change0.0%0.4 $43.11
3/31/2025300 shares $13.42 thousand No Change0.0%0.4 $44.73
3/15/2025300 shares $13.22 thousand +200.0%0.0%0.5 $44.06
2/28/2025100 shares $3.99 thousand No Change0.0%0.2 $39.91
2/15/2025100 shares $4.07 thousand -50.0%0.0%0.3 $40.74
1/31/2025200 shares $8.25 thousand -50.0%0.0%0.7 $41.24
1/15/2025400 shares $17.22 thousand +300.0%0.1%2 $43.05
12/31/2024100 shares $4.41 thousand No Change0.0%0.5 $44.06
12/15/2024100 shares $4.68 thousand No Change0.0%0.3 $46.76
11/30/2024100 shares $5.29 thousand -50.0%0.0%0.3 $52.90
11/15/2024200 shares $10.52 thousand -33.3%0.0%0.7 $52.58
10/31/2024300 shares $14.77 thousand -25.0%0.0%1 $49.23
10/15/2024400 shares $20.01 thousand -60.0%0.1%1.3 $50.03
9/30/20241,000 shares $48.30 thousand +11.1%0.1%3.3 $48.30
9/15/2024900 shares $41.63 thousand +80.0%0.1%4.5 $46.25
8/31/2024500 shares $23.39 thousand +25.0%0.1%1.7 $46.77
8/15/2024400 shares $18.30 thousand No Change0.1%1.3 $45.75
7/31/2024400 shares $19.28 thousand No Change0.1%1.3 $48.19
7/15/2024400 shares $17.95 thousand No Change0.1%1.3 $44.88
6/30/2024400 shares $16.38 thousand +33.3%0.1%1 $40.94
6/15/2024300 shares $11.91 thousand No Change0.0%0.8 $39.71
5/31/2024300 shares $10.83 thousand -25.0%0.0%0.8 $36.10
5/15/2024400 shares $15.35 thousand No Change0.1%0.8 $38.37
4/30/2024400 shares $15.20 thousand -20.0%0.1%0.8 $38.00
4/15/2024500 shares $19.60 thousand -37.5%0.1%1.3 $39.20
3/31/2024800 shares $30.36 thousand +300.0%0.1%2 $37.95
3/15/2024200 shares $7.79 thousand +100.0%0.0%0.5 $38.95
2/29/2024100 shares $3.33 thousand -50.0%0.0%0.1 $33.25
2/15/2024200 shares $6.71 thousand -33.3%0.0%0.3 $33.55
1/31/2024300 shares $10.16 thousand No Change0.0%0.4 $33.85
7/31/2023100 shares $3.44 thousand -66.7%0.0%0.3 $34.38
7/15/2023300 shares $10.30 thousand +50.0%0.0%0.8 $34.33
6/30/2023200 shares $6.60 thousand +100.0%0.0%0.5 $33.00
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6/15/2023100 shares $3.20 thousand No Change0.0%0.3 $32.04
5/31/2023100 shares $3.52 thousand -80.0%0.0%0.3 $35.18
5/15/2023500 shares $18.30 thousand -72.2%0.1%1.7 $36.60
4/30/20231,800 shares $67.19 thousand +800.0%0.2%6 $37.33
4/15/2023200 shares $7.65 thousand No Change0.0%0.7 $38.27
3/31/2023200 shares $7.44 thousand No Change0.0%1 $37.20
3/15/2023200 shares $6.89 thousand +100.0%0.0%1 $34.46
2/28/2023100 shares $4.44 thousand No Change0.0%0.3 $44.44
2/15/2023100 shares $4.92 thousand No Change0.0%0.5 $49.19
1/31/2023100 shares $4.44 thousand No Change0.0%0.2 $44.39
1/15/2023100 shares $4.41 thousand No Change0.0%0.2 $44.11
12/30/2022100 shares $3.92 thousand No Change0.0%0.2 $39.23
12/15/2022100 shares $4.20 thousand No Change0.0%0.2 $42.00
11/30/2022100 shares $4.76 thousand No Change0.0%0.2 $47.60
11/15/2022100 shares $4.57 thousand No Change0.0%0.3 $45.66
10/31/2022100 shares $4.13 thousand No Change0.0%0.3 $41.25
10/15/2022100 shares $3.82 thousand -50.0%0.0%1 $38.24
9/30/2022200 shares $7.65 thousand +100.0%0.0%2 $38.24
9/15/2022100 shares $4.45 thousand No Change0.0%1 $44.50
8/31/2022100 shares $4.72 thousand No Change0.0%1 $47.22
8/15/2022100 shares $5.21 thousand No Change0.0%1 $52.11
7/31/2022100 shares $4.83 thousand No Change0.0%1 $48.29
7/15/2022100 shares $4.59 thousand No Change0.0%1 $45.86

WLYB Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Wiley & Sons' current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of John Wiley & Sons shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of July 31st, investors have sold 300 shares of WLYB short. 0.04% of John Wiley & Sons' shares are currently sold short. Learn More on John Wiley & Sons' current short interest.

What is a good short interest percentage for John Wiley & Sons?

Companies that have a short interest as a percentage of float below 10% indicates positive investor sentiment and few short sellers. Stocks with a short interest percentage above 10% is considered high, suggesting some investors are pessimistic about the stock. Companies with a short interest percentage of 20% or more indicates widespread negative sentiment. 0.04% of John Wiley & Sons' floating shares are currently sold short.

Is John Wiley & Sons' short interest increasing or decreasing?

John Wiley & Sons saw a decrease in short interest in the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 300 shares, a decrease of 50.0% from the previous total of 600 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment.

What is John Wiley & Sons' float size?

John Wiley & Sons currently has issued a total of 53,390,000 shares. Some of John Wiley & Sons' outstanding shares are available for trading, while others are subject to various restrictions. The public float, also referred to as floating shares or "the float", are shares that publicly owned, unrestricted and available to trade on the open market. John Wiley & Sons currently has a public float of 737,000 shares.

How does John Wiley & Sons' short interest compare to its competitors?

0.04% of John Wiley & Sons' shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to John Wiley & Sons: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (5.39%), WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (20.49%), Gannett Co., Inc. (13.70%), DallasNews Corporation (1.75%), Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (1.51%), VS MEDIA Holdings Limited (0.11%), SOBR Safe, Inc. (3.82%), News Corporation (6.17%), Pearson, PLC (0.07%), Scholastic Corporation (6.51%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($70.87 billion), Invesco QQQ ($30.12 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.85 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.34 billion), Strategy Inc ($8.98 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($7.61 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.81 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($6.14 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($5.97 billion), and Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($5.28 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short John Wiley & Sons stock?

Short selling WLYB is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from John Wiley & Sons as its price is falling. WLYB shares are trading up $1.06 today. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit.

How does a short squeeze work against John Wiley & Sons?

A short squeeze for John Wiley & Sons occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock increases in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of WLYB, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is John Wiley & Sons' short interest reported?

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including WLYB, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 31 2025.




This page (NYSE:WLYB) was last updated on 8/25/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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