John Wiley & Sons (WLY)
Number of days of payables
| Apr 30, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | ||
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| Payables turnover | 7.29 | 8.83 | 12.96 | 14.79 | 10.90 | 14.31 | 13.62 | 15.46 | 8.21 | 21.78 | 15.23 | 12.50 | 9.05 | 8.88 | 13.00 | 10.39 | 6.53 | 8.33 | 11.00 | 11.28 | |
| Number of days of payables | days | 50.07 | 41.33 | 28.17 | 24.68 | 33.50 | 25.50 | 26.79 | 23.62 | 44.44 | 16.76 | 23.97 | 29.19 | 40.34 | 41.09 | 28.08 | 35.13 | 55.91 | 43.79 | 33.17 | 32.36 |
April 30, 2025 calculation
Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 7.29
= 50.07
The analysis of John Wiley & Sons’ days of payables over the period indicates notable fluctuations, reflecting the company's evolving approach to managing its trade credit obligations. Initially, the number of days payables was approximately 32.36 days as of July 31, 2020, with a gradual increase observed through the subsequent quarters, peaking at around 55.91 days on April 30, 2021. This upward trend suggests a period during which the company extended credit terms or delayed payments relative to its procurement cycle.
Following this peak, the data reveals a decline in payable days, reaching a low point of approximately 16.76 days on January 31, 2023. This reduction could denote improved liquidity management or a strategic effort to accelerate payments to suppliers. However, subsequent periods exhibit variability, with days of payables increasing again to over 50 days temporarily in 2025.
Overall, the trend demonstrates oscillation between periods of extended credit and quicker payment cycles. The fluctuations may be influenced by factors such as supplier negotiations, cash flow positions, seasonal purchasing patterns, or strategic operational changes. The data suggests that Wiley’s payables management has been dynamic, with periods of both extended credit terms and rapid payments, reflecting adaptability to changing financial and strategic priorities over time.
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Apr 30, 2025