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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
Employees
17,116
Headquarters
Website
Pearson Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$8.3B
15.17
$0.86
0.29
$0.33
1.63%
Price and volume
Market cap
$8.3B
Beta
0.29
52-week high
$17.90
52-week low
$12.88
Average daily volume
753K
Dividend rate
$0.33
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.312
Quick ratio
1.343
Long term debt to equity
39.639
Total debt to equity
41.664
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
36.05%
Interest coverage (TTM)
8.58%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
848.923
Gross margin (TTM)
51.45%
Net profit margin (TTM)
12.53%
Operating margin (TTM)
16.34%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
14.15%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$276,390
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.56%
Return on equity (TTM)
11.95%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
15.17
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.87
Price to book
1.83
Price to tangible book (TTM)
8.4
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
10.688
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
9.36%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1.222
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.50%
Forward dividend yield
1.63%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-0.82%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
31.65%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-0.92%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-2.40%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
18.65%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
12.43%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.47%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-7.29%
What the Analysts think about Pearson
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Pearson stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Pearson has formed multi-year partnerships with Google Cloud, Microsoft, and Amazon to incorporate advanced AI learning tools, strengthening its digital education offerings. (Reuters)
In Q3 2025, Pearson posted a 4% increase in underlying sales, with a 13% jump in enrollments for its virtual learning products for the 2025/26 academic year. (Reuters)
Under CEO Omar Abbosh, Pearson has expanded vocational and enterprise partnerships with companies like Cognizant, Salesforce, and Deloitte, reinforcing its position as a lifelong learning provider. (FT)
Pearson faces increasing competition from major tech companies such as Google and startups like Multiverse, which could reduce its share of the digital education market. (FT)
CEO Omar Abbosh warned that Pearson’s biggest risk is failing to quickly implement new technologies, highlighting possible execution difficulties. (FT)
Pearson’s dependence on AI partnerships with cloud providers like Google could create risks related to vendor concentration and changing partner strategies. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 4 Nov 2025.
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Pearson News
AllArticlesVideos
Healthcare Value-Creators Jim Pearson and Joseph Mark Reunite to Scale HoloMD's AI-Powered Psychiatry Platform
Business Wire2 weeks ago
Pearson shares rise 5% after strong quarter bucks wider market sell-off
Proactive Investors3 weeks ago
Pearson posts steady Q3 growth as AI and enterprise deals boost sales
Proactive Investors3 weeks ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Pearson stock?
Pearson (PSO) has a market cap of $8.3B as of November 09, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Pearson stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Pearson (PSO) stock is 15.17 as of November 09, 2025.
Does Pearson stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Pearson (PSO) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 09, 2025, the dividend rate is $0.32624 and the yield is 1.63%. Pearson has a payout ratio of 36.05% 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 0.29. 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.