Pearson/£PSON
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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
£PSON
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
17,116
Headquarters
Website
Pearson Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£7.3B
17.28
£0.65
0.29
£0.24
2.12%
Price and volume
Market cap
£7.3B
Beta
0.29
52-week high
£14.01
52-week low
£10.10
Average daily volume
1.8M
Dividend rate
£0.24
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)
645
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)
£210,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.56%
Return on equity (TTM)
11.95%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
17.276
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.13
Price to book
2.08
Price to tangible book (TTM)
9.56
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
12.171
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
8.22%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.928
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.12%
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
JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target for Pearson from GBX 1,170 to GBX 1,400, assigning an 'overweight' rating, indicating strong growth potential. (marketbeat.com)
Pearson's Higher Education segment reported a 6% increase in sales, driven by AI-powered study tools and growth in digital subscriptions, showcasing successful innovation in educational technology. (proactiveinvestors.com)
Insider buying activity, such as Deputy Chair Graeme Pitkethly purchasing 2,286 shares, reflects confidence in the company's future performance. (marketbeat.com)
Pearson's Virtual Learning and English Language Learning segments declined by 4% and 6% respectively in Q1 2025, indicating challenges in these areas. (proactiveinvestors.com)
Despite reporting a 1% rise in underlying group sales for Q1 2025, Pearson's shares fell 3%, suggesting investor concerns about the company's growth trajectory. (proactiveinvestors.com)
Jane Street Group LLC reduced its stake in Pearson by 69.4% during the third quarter, potentially signaling decreased confidence from institutional investors. (marketbeat.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 11 Jul 2025.
Pearson Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Pearson Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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Capital at risk
Upcoming events
Aug14
Pearson
Dividend·Ex-dividend
Sept15
Pearson
Dividend·Payment
£0.078Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Pearson stock?
Pearson (PSON) has a market cap of £7.3B as of August 05, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Pearson stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Pearson (PSON) stock is 17.28 as of August 05, 2025.
Does Pearson stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Pearson (PSON) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of August 05, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.24 and the yield is 2.12%. 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 (PSON) dividend payment is scheduled for September 15, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Pearson?
Pearson (PSON) 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.