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Pearson Plc(LSE) PSON

Market Cap£7.08BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1992)+1,094%
5 Year+54%
1 Year+11%
1 Month-5%
£11.79
-0.38%
-0.04Today
Pearson Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 1,173.002026-09-04
Pearson Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-4.9%GBX 1,233.502026-08-28
1 month-5.33%GBX 1,239.002026-08-05
3 month+1.16%GBX 1,159.502026-06-05
Year to date+11.71%GBX 1,050.002025-12-31
1 year+10.71%GBX 1,059.502025-09-04
3 year+37.64%GBX 852.202023-09-05
5 year+53.94%GBX 762.002021-09-03
Since inception+1,093.75%GBX 0.991992-01-02

Pearson Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£7.08BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

£7.15B

Net Income (TTM)

£760.00M

EPS (TTM)

£0.50

P/E Ratio

23.76

Dividend

£0.26

Beta (Volatility)

0.02 (Low)

Price

£11.79

Volume

1,170,175

Open

£11.87

Previous Close

£11.79

Daily Range

£11.69 - £11.89

52-Week Range

£8.75 - £13.37

Estimated Earnings Date

Feb 26, 2027

PSON News

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FTSE Shares That Soared and Plunged This Week

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3 FTSE 100 Shares Going Ex-Dividend Next Week

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Is Now the Time to Buy Pearson?

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About Pearson Plc

Pearson plc is a leading global education company that provides a wide range of educational materials, assessment solutions, and related services. With a strong presence in the UK, US, Canada, and various international markets, Pearson operates through five primary segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Higher Education, and Workforce Skills.

Products and Services
  • Assessment & Qualifications, including Pearson VUE and international academic accreditations
  • Virtual Learning, offering online program management and virtual schools
  • Higher Education courseware for tertiary education markets globally
Growth Outlook
  • Recent revenue of £1.78 billion in Q2 2026 shows strong market demand
  • Operating income margin of 14.2% indicates effective cost management
  • Continued investment in digital learning solutions supports future growth
Financial Highlights
  • Net income of £148 million in Q2 2026 reflects solid profitability
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue of £6.9 billion demonstrates consistent performance
  • Dividend yield of 1.3% offers attractive returns to shareholders
Pearson plc has established itself as a key player in the education sector, focusing on innovative solutions that cater to diverse learning needs. The company's commitment to digital transformation and educational excellence positions it well for future growth. Recent financial performance highlights a robust revenue stream and effective cost management, making it an appealing option for investors interested in the education industry. With a strong market presence and a focus on digital learning, Pearson is poised to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the global education landscape.
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Industry

Diversified Consumer Services

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

Employees

16,665

CEO

Omar P. Abbosh, MBA

Website

plc.pearson.com

Headquarters

London, GL WC2R 0RL, GB

PSON Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

52.04%

Operating Margin

14.53%

Net Income Margin

8.78%

Return on Equity

9.13%

Return on Capital

12.32%

Return on Assets

5.01%

Earnings Yield

4.21%

Dividend Yield

2.16%

Payout Ratio

49.53%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£7.08BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

598.75M

Volume

1.17M

Avg. Volume

1.85M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£3.70B

Operating Income

£1.08B

EBITDA

£2.21B

Operating Cash Flow

£1.89B

Capital Expenditure

-£70.00M

Free Cash Flow

£1.82B

Cash & ST Invst.

£339.00M

Total Debt

£1.76B

Pearson Plc Performance Analysis

Pearson Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31GBP 3,841,000,00012.0%
20232023-12-31GBP 3,674,000,000-4.3%
20242024-12-31GBP 3,552,000,000-3.3%
20252025-12-31GBP 3,577,000,0000.7%
Pearson Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-312.5%
Q22025-06-30-4.2%
Q42025-12-317.7%
Q22026-06-30-4.1%
Pearson Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31GBP 0.3339.9%
20232023-12-31GBP 0.5361.6%
20242024-12-31GBP 0.6320.4%
20252025-12-31GBP 0.51-20.0%
Pearson Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-3178.3%
Q22025-06-30-41.5%
Q42025-12-318.3%
Q22026-06-30-7.7%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

£1.78B

+1.4%

Gross Profit

£910.00M

+3.5%

Gross Margin

51.15%

N/A

Market Cap

£7.08BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

£467.08K

N/A

Employees

15,165

N/A

Net Income

£148.00M

-5.7%

EBITDA

£497.00M

+67.9%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

£339.00M

+2.1%

Total Debt

£1.76B

+8.9%

Accounts Receivable

£1.03B

-4.9%

Inventory

£72.00M

-19.1%

Long Term Debt

£1.69B

+29.8%

Short Term Debt

£70.00M

-77.6%

Return on Assets

5.01%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

10.09%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

£328.00M

+475.4%

Operating Cash Flow

£354.00M

+372.0%

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Questions About PSON

What is the current price of Pearson Plc?

Pearson Plc is trading at £11.79 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Pearson Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Pearson Plc has traded between £8.75 and £13.37.

How much debt does Pearson Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Pearson Plc reported total debt of £1.48B.

How much cash does Pearson Plc have on hand?

Pearson Plc reported £327.00M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Pearson Plc’s dividend yield?

Pearson Plc currently has a dividend yield of 2.16%.

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