What’s the current market cap for Pearson stock?

Pearson (PSO) has a market cap of $9.3bn as of June 29, 2026.

What is the P/E ratio for Pearson stock?

The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Pearson (PSO) stock is 23.23 as of June 29, 2026.

Does Pearson stock pay dividends?

Yes, the Pearson (PSO) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 29, 2026, the dividend rate is $0.34235 and the yield is 3.04%. Pearson has a payout ratio of 47.76% 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 -0.05. This means that it has an inverse relation to market volatility.

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About Pearson

UK-listed Pearson is a testing and educational provider. Pearson's primary operations are in assessment and qualifications, testing and higher education, but they also provide English education and testing, virtual learning, prehiring testing and screening, and upskilling/reskilling. The company divested noncore businesses, including the Financial Times, The Economist, and publishing house Penguin, and is now focused on being an educational resource and testing provider.

Ticker

$PSO

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

Primary listing

NYSE

Employees

15,165

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Website

plc.pearson.com

Pearson Metrics

BasicAdvanced

$9.3bn

23.23

$0.67

-0.05

$0.34

3.04%

What the Analysts think about Pearson

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Pearson stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

In Q4 2025, Pearson’s sales grew by 8% year-over-year, with underlying revenue up 4% for the full year, putting it on track to meet market-forecast profit growth of 6% for 2026. (Reuters)

Strong demand for digital education underpinned a 4% rise in underlying group sales in Q1 2026, driven by virtual learning products and affirming the company’s full-year guidance. (Reuters)

Pearson met market expectations with a 6% increase in adjusted operating profit to £614 million in 2025 and forecasted 2026 profit to rise by up to 11% to £640–685 million. (Reuters)

Market concerns that AI automation could replace core products contributed to a roughly 30% decline in Pearson’s share price over the last 12 months, signaling investor skepticism about its long-term moat. (Reuters)

The loss of a student assessment contract in New Jersey, worth an estimated £20–30 million, underscores revenue volatility tied to large government tenders. (Reuters)

Challenging trading conditions in mature International Higher Education markets offset US growth, dampening segment resilience and highlighting regional headwinds. (Nasdaq)

Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 17 Jun 2026.

Pearson Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses

QuarterlyAnnual

Q3 24

QoQ growth

Revenue

$37bn

-39.75%

Net income

$45bn

107.52%

Profit margin

37.65%

6.78%

Pearson Earnings Performance

Company profitability

QuarterlyAnnual

Q4 23

Q1 24

Q2 24

Q3 24

Q4 24

Actual

$3.69

$2.85

$2.45

$2.42

Expected

$3.55

$2.61

$2.05

$2.31

$3.94

Surprise

3.94%

9.20%

19.51%

4.63%

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