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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
ISIN
US7050151056
Website
Pearson Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$9.3B
16.88
$0.85
0.25
$0.32
3.05%
Price and volume
Market cap
$9.3B
Beta
0.25
52-week high
$17.90
52-week low
$12.11
Average daily volume
640K
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)
7.09%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
911.49
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)
$282,310
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.19%
Return on equity (TTM)
10.81%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
16.88
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.031
Price to book
1.75
Price to tangible book (TTM)
6.96
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
14.341
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.97%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
100.48%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.20%
Forward dividend yield
3.05%
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 expansion of its partnership with Amazon Web Services aims to accelerate AI-driven learning solutions, potentially enhancing its digital offerings and market competitiveness. (Benzinga)
The company's collaboration with Microsoft to drive AI-powered learning and skilling initiatives positions Pearson at the forefront of educational technology innovation. (GuruFocus)
Pearson's research indicates that investing in school technology could yield an £8.7 billion economic benefit for the UK, highlighting the company's role in promoting educational advancements. (PRNewsWire)
Deutsche Bank downgraded Pearson, citing a lack of strategic clarity and concerns over the company's medium-term targets. (Proactive Investors)
An opinion piece suggests that Pearson's stock may be overvalued and vulnerable, questioning the sufficiency of its AI initiatives to drive growth. (Seeking Alpha)
Pearson's shares experienced a gap down, indicating potential investor concerns or negative market sentiment. (MarketBeat)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 9 Jun 2025.
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Pearson News
AllArticlesVideos
In New Collaboration, McGraw Hill to Integrate Pearson Assessment Capabilities into its K-12 Programs
GlobeNewsWire·2 weeks ago
Leading bank holds steady on Pearson despite UK immigration shake-up
Proactive Investors·1 month ago
Pearson says 2025 outlook on track as Q1 performance builds momentum
Proactive Investors·2 months ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Pearson stock?
Pearson (PSO) has a market cap of $9.3B as of June 19, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Pearson stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Pearson (PSO) stock is 16.88 as of June 19, 2025.
Does Pearson stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Pearson (PSO) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 19, 2025, the dividend rate is $0.31755 and the yield is 3.05%. 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.