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
Industry
Diversified Consumer Services
Headquarters
Employees
17,116
ISIN
GB0006776081
Website
Pearson Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£6.9B
16.70
£0.64
0.25
£0.24
2.26%
Price and volume
Market cap
£6.9B
Beta
0.25
52-week high
£14.01
52-week low
£9.56
Average daily volume
2.1M
Dividend rate
£0.24
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.852
Quick ratio
0.907
Long term debt to equity
28.645
Total debt to equity
37.75
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
35.94%
Interest coverage (TTM)
7.15%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
678
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)
£210,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.19%
Return on equity (TTM)
10.81%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
16.701
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.009
Price to book
1.75
Price to tangible book (TTM)
6.96
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
14.189
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
7.05%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
74.74%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.26%
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 integration of AI technologies, including partnerships with AWS and Microsoft, aims to enhance digital learning platforms, potentially driving future growth. (seekingalpha.com)
The company's subscription service, Pearson+, has experienced a threefold increase in user numbers since last spring, indicating strong market adoption. (theguardian.com)
Analysts have upgraded Pearson's stock rating to 'buy,' reflecting confidence in the company's strategic direction and financial health. (americanbankingnews.com)
Despite AI integration efforts, Pearson's valuation appears overly optimistic, with concerns about competitive pressures and macroeconomic risks. (seekingalpha.com)
The rise of AI tools like ChatGPT has led to significant share price declines for competitors, raising concerns about potential impacts on Pearson's business model. (theguardian.com)
Institutional investors, such as Invesco Ltd., have reduced their stakes in Pearson, possibly indicating decreased confidence in the company's future performance. (etfdailynews.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 9 Jun 2025.
Pearson Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Pearson Earnings Performance
Company profitability
Pearson News
AllArticlesVideos
Pearson says 2025 outlook on track as Q1 performance builds momentum
Proactive Investors·2 months ago
Minovia Therapeutics Announces FDA Clearance of Second IND Application, for a Phase II Clinical Trial of Lead Product MNV-201 in Pearson Syndrome
GlobeNewsWire·2 months ago
ExtensisHR's David R. Pearson Honored as CHRO of the Year by C-Suite Insider
Business Wire·3 months ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Pearson stock?
Pearson (PSON) has a market cap of £6.9B as of June 18, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Pearson stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Pearson (PSON) stock is 16.7 as of June 18, 2025.
Does Pearson stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Pearson (PSON) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 18, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.24 and the yield is 2.26%. 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 (PSON) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Pearson?
Pearson (PSON) 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.