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About Pearson
Pearson PLC listed in the U.K., is an educational provider. The company has been divesting non-core businesses such as the Financial Times, The Economist, and publishing house Penguin, and is now focused on being an educational resource and testing provider. While Pearson's primary activity centers on higher education, the firm also operates in providing clinical assessments, professional certification, and testing.
Ticker
$PSO
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Diversified Consumer Services
Headquarters
Employees
17,116
Website
Pearson Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$9.2B
16.83
$0.84
0.25
$0.32
3.10%
Price and volume
Market cap
$9.2B
Beta
0.25
52-week high
$17.90
52-week low
$13.10
Average daily volume
678K
Dividend rate
$0.32
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.846
Quick ratio
0.907
Long term debt to equity
28.645
Total debt to equity
37.657
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
35.94%
Interest coverage (TTM)
7.15%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
899.787
Gross margin (TTM)
50.99%
Net profit margin (TTM)
12.22%
Operating margin (TTM)
15.91%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
14.71%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$278,690
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.19%
Return on equity (TTM)
10.81%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
16.826
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.024
Price to book
1.75
Price to tangible book (TTM)
6.95
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
14.296
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.99%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.992
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.24%
Forward dividend yield
3.10%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-3.32%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
20.49%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.19%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-2.42%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
39.68%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
0.91%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.39%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-7.26%
What the Analysts think about Pearson
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Pearson stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Pearson's recent expansion into AI-driven educational tools positions the company at the forefront of digital learning, potentially increasing market share and revenue. (Financial Times)
The company's consistent dividend payments over 33 consecutive years demonstrate financial stability and a commitment to shareholder returns. (Investing.com)
Analyst upgrades, such as JPMorgan Chase & Co. raising their price target to GBX 1,400, reflect confidence in Pearson's growth prospects. (MarketBeat)
A 20% decline in Virtual Learning sales in fiscal 2023, driven by lower enrollments, indicates potential challenges in sustaining growth in this segment. (Insider Monkey)
The company's net debt of £700 million ($885.03 million) may raise concerns about financial leverage and interest obligations. (Insider Monkey)
A recent shareholder revolt over executive pay, with almost half of votes cast against the revamped policy, could indicate governance issues and potential investor dissatisfaction. (Financial Times)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 11 Jul 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Pearson stock?
Pearson (PSO) has a market cap of $9.2B as of August 01, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Pearson stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Pearson (PSO) stock is 16.83 as of August 01, 2025.
Does Pearson stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Pearson (PSO) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of August 01, 2025, the dividend rate is $0.31755 and the yield is 3.1%. Pearson has a payout ratio of 35.94% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Pearson dividend payment date?
The next Pearson (PSO) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Pearson?
Pearson (PSO) has a beta rating of 0.25. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.