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Pearson plc Analysis (PSO)
Is Pearson plc a good investment? Pearson plc (PSO) is currently trading at 16.15 USD. Market analysts have a consensus price target of 15.70 USD. This suggests the asset is currently trading above analyst expectations.
In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 23.75. This valuation is generally in line with the broader market.
Earnings Schedule: Pearson plc is expected to release its next earnings report on Feb. 26, 2027. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 0.98.
For income investors, Pearson plc pays a dividend yield of 2.11%. With a payout ratio of 50%, the dividend appears sustainable.
Investor FAQ
Does Pearson plc pay a dividend?
Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 0.25 USD (2.11% yield).
What asset class is Pearson plc?
Pearson plc is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against its peer in the "Related Symbols" list.
When is the next earnings date?
The next earnings date is projected to be Feb. 26, 2027. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 0.68.
Company Profile
Pearson plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Enterprise Learning & Skills, and Higher Education. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers pearson professional assessments, US student assessment, clinical assessment, UK GCSE, and A levels and international academic qualifications and associated courseware, including the English-speaking Canadian and Australian K-12 businesses, and PDR. The Virtual Learning segment provides virtual schools and online program management. The English Language Learning segment offers Pearson test of English, institutional courseware, and English online solutions. The Enterprise Learning & Skills segment provides vocational qualifications, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Credly, Pearson College, and Enterprise content and training. The Higher Education segment engages in the US, Canadian, and international higher education courseware businesses. Pearson plc was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| ▸2027 |
0.24 USD
|
| May 17, 2027 (estimated) | 0.2426 |
| ▸2026 |
0.35 USD
|
| Sept. 21, 2026 | 0.1103 |
| May 15, 2026 | 0.2350 |
| ▸2025 |
0.33 USD
|
| Sept. 22, 2025 | 0.1062 |
| May 16, 2025 | 0.2201 |
| ▸2024 |
0.29 USD
|
| Sept. 19, 2024 | 0.0975 |
| May 8, 2024 | 0.1967 |
| ▸2023 |
0.27 USD
|
| Sept. 21, 2023 | 0.0865 |
| May 10, 2023 | 0.1820 |
| ▸2022 |
0.27 USD
|
| Sept. 23, 2022 | 0.0810 |
| May 11, 2022 | 0.1890 |
| ▸2021 |
0.28 USD
|
| Sept. 23, 2021 | 0.0880 |
| May 12, 2021 | 0.1890 |
| ▸2020 |
0.25 USD
|
| Sept. 24, 2020 | 0.0780 |
| May 12, 2020 | 0.1740 |
| ▸2019 |
0.24 USD
|
| Sept. 18, 2019 | 0.0730 |
| May 15, 2019 | 0.1690 |
| ▸2018 |
0.24 USD
|
| Sept. 19, 2018 | 0.0720 |
| May 16, 2018 | 0.1670 |
| ▸2017 |
0.49 USD
|
| Sept. 20, 2017 | 0.0677 |
| May 17, 2017 | 0.4240 |
| ▸2016 |
0.73 USD
|
| Sept. 21, 2016 | 0.2363 |
| May 11, 2016 | 0.4911 |
| ▸2015 |
0.79 USD
|
| Sept. 16, 2015 | 0.2774 |
| May 6, 2015 | 0.5174 |
| ▸2014 |
0.81 USD
|
| Sept. 17, 2014 | 0.2757 |
| May 7, 2014 | 0.5330 |
| ▸2013 |
0.70 USD
|
| Sept. 18, 2013 | 0.2460 |
| May 8, 2013 | 0.4550 |
| ▸2012 |
0.69 USD
|
| Sept. 19, 2012 | 0.2428 |
| May 9, 2012 | 0.4521 |
| ▸2011 |
0.64 USD
|
| Sept. 21, 2011 | 0.2207 |
| May 16, 2011 | 0.4190 |
| ▸2010 |
0.54 USD
|
| Sept. 27, 2010 | 0.2040 |
| May 17, 2010 | 0.3384 |
| ▸2009 |
0.53 USD
|
| Sept. 28, 2009 | 0.1985 |
| May 18, 2009 | 0.3299 |
| ▸2008 |
0.61 USD
|
| Aug. 20, 2008 | 0.2130 |
| April 9, 2008 | 0.3992 |
| ▸2007 |
0.59 USD
|
| Aug. 22, 2007 | 0.2230 |
| April 5, 2007 | 0.3718 |
| ▸2006 |
0.50 USD
|
| Aug. 23, 2006 | 0.2000 |
| April 5, 2006 | 0.2980 |
| ▸2005 |
0.48 USD
|
| Aug. 24, 2005 | 0.1740 |
| April 6, 2005 | 0.3010 |
| ▸2004 |
0.44 USD
|
| Aug. 25, 2004 | 0.1743 |
| April 8, 2004 | 0.2640 |
| ▸2003 |
0.35 USD
|
| Aug. 6, 2003 | 0.0950 |
| March 12, 2003 | 0.2540 |
| ▸2002 |
0.34 USD
|
| Aug. 7, 2002 | 0.1422 |
| March 13, 2002 | 0.1929 |
| ▸2001 |
0.35 USD
|
| Aug. 8, 2001 | 0.1380 |
| March 14, 2001 | 0.2150 |
| ▸2000 |
0.38 USD
|
| Aug. 9, 2000 | 0.1464 |
| March 15, 2000 | 0.2308 |
| ▸1999 |
0.39 USD
|
| Sept. 8, 1999 | 0.1561 |
| March 24, 1999 | 0.2316 |
| ▸1998 |
0.17 USD
|
| Aug. 12, 1998 | 0.1675 |
| ▸1997 |
0.19 USD
|
| Sept. 3, 1997 | 0.0750 |
| April 9, 1997 | 0.1110 |
| Name | Payment Date | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson plc | Sep 21, 2026 | Upcoming | 0.11027 USD |
| Pearson plc | May 15, 2026 | Paid | 0.235 USD |
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