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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
Trading on
LSE
Industry
Diversified Consumer Services
Headquarters
Employees
17,116
ISIN
GB0006776081
Website
Pearson Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£7.8B
18.56
£0.64
0.25
£0.24
2.04%
Price and volume
Market cap
£7.8B
Beta
0.25
52-week high
£14.01
52-week low
£9.24
Average daily volume
2M
Dividend rate
£0.24
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.846
Quick ratio
0.907
Long term debt to equity
28.575
Total debt to equity
37.657
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
35.94%
Interest coverage (TTM)
7.15%
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.19%
Return on equity (TTM)
10.82%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
18.559
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.233
Price to book
1.95
Price to tangible book (TTM)
7.76
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
15.768
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.04%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-3.32%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
20.49%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.19%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
39.68%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.39%
What the Analysts think about Pearson
Analyst Ratings
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Pearson stock.
Pearson Financial Performance
Income Statement
Revenues and expenses
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
$37B
-39.75%
Net income
$45B
107.52%
Profit margin
37.65%
6.78%
Pearson Earnings Performance
Earnings per share (EPS)
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 News
AllArticlesVideos
Pearson says 2025 outlook on track as Q1 performance builds momentum
Proactive Investors·2 weeks 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·1 month ago
ExtensisHR's David R. Pearson Honored as CHRO of the Year by C-Suite Insider
Business Wire·1 month ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Pearson stock?
Pearson (PSON) has a market cap of £7.8B as of May 14, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Pearson stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Pearson (PSON) stock is 18.56 as of May 14, 2025.
Does Pearson stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Pearson (PSON) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of May 14, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.24 and the yield is 2.04%. 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.