What’s the current market cap for Pearson stock?

Pearson (PSON) has a market cap of £6.8bn as of June 12, 2026.

What is the P/E ratio for Pearson stock?

The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Pearson (PSON) stock is 22.53 as of June 12, 2026.

Does Pearson stock pay dividends?

Yes, the Pearson (PSON) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 12, 2026, the dividend rate is £0.252 and the yield is 2.21%. 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 (PSON) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.

What is the beta indicator for Pearson?

Pearson (PSON) has a beta rating of -0.05. This means that it has an inverse relation to market volatility.

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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

Consumer Discretionary

Primary listing

LSE

Employees

15,165

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Website

plc.pearson.com

Pearson Metrics

BasicAdvanced

£6.8bn

22.53

£0.51

-0.05

£0.25

2.21%

What the Analysts think about Pearson

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

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Underlying group sales grew 4% in Q1 2026, driven by a 21% rise in Virtual Learning enrolments, thanks to strong funding momentum and an improved mix, putting Pearson on track to meet its guidance for the full year. (Reuters)

Pearson remains in solid financial shape, with low leverage, ample liquidity, and ongoing execution of a £350 million share buyback program—£219 million of shares repurchased at an average price of 964 p—demonstrating strong capital discipline and commitment to shareholder returns. (Investegate)

The company is driving digital innovation by launching Communication Coach—an AI-powered learning tool in Microsoft 365—as well as Foundations of AI courses and professional certifications, establishing its leadership in AI-based educational products. (Investegate)

Pearson’s shares have dropped about 30% over the past year as investors worry that general AI models could replace some of its main products and services, threatening long-term demand. (Reuters)

Assessment & Qualifications sales dipped 1% in Q1 2026, with ongoing headwinds in Pearson Professional Assessments’ PDRI segment delaying a return to growth until Q2, highlighting continued challenges in a significant area of the business. (Investegate)

An £87 million non-cash impairment on legacy product development assets in 2025 has reduced adjusted operating profit expectations for 2026, indicating significant write-downs and possible margin pressure ahead. (Investegate)

Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 21 May 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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Pearson’s shares have dropped about 30% over the past year as investors worry that general AI models could replace some of its main products and services, threatening long-term demand. (Reuters)

Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 21 May 2026.

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Pearson Metrics

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Financial strength

Profitability

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Valuation

Growth

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What’s the current market cap for Pearson stock?

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