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Pearson plc (GB:PSON)
:PSON
PSON Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range923.60p - 1,401.00p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume55.82K
Average Volume (3M)1.82M
Market Cap
£8.09B
Enterprise Value8.11B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£312.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.16B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.1
Beta0.51
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2025EPS Estimate
26.8Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 20, 2025Dividend Yield1.95%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.65
Shares Outstanding665,687,500
10 Day Avg. Volume2,186,771
30 Day Avg. Volume1,818,149
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.94
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)2.21
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)52.30
P/FCF Ratio66.20
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
1,356.00pPrice Target Upside10.33% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
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Pearson News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Pearson Advances Share Buyback Program with Recent Share Purchase
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Pearson PLC Advances Share Buyback Program with Recent Purchase
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Pearson Advances £350 Million Share Buyback Program
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Pearson PLC Updates Shareholder Voting Rights and Capital StructurePremiumCompany Announcements
Pearson PLC Directors Acquire Shares to Strengthen Stakeholder Alignment
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Higher Education DivisionPearson delivered the long-awaited inflection in the Higher Education division in its 3Q24 results, and reassuringly reiterated 2024 guidance.
Strategic ExecutionPearson's FY24 results highlight execution against strategic priorities.
Bears Say
Market PositionAnalysts are reiterating questions about Pearson's current market position.
Regulatory EnvironmentPotential US regulatory changes may impact Pearson's operations.
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Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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Ownership Overview
0.06% Insiders
11.41%
Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
78.10% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
PSON FAQ
What was Pearson plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Pearson plc lowest share price was 923.60p and its highest was 1401.00p in the past 12 months.
What is Pearson plc’s market cap?
Pearson plc’s market cap is £8.09B.
When is Pearson plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Pearson plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2025 which is in 123 days.
How were Pearson plc’s earnings last quarter?
Pearson plc released its earnings results on Feb 28, 2025. The company reported 0.358p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of 0.367p by -0.009p.
Is Pearson plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Pearson plc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Pearson plc pay dividends?
Pearson plc pays a Annually dividend of 16.599p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.95%. See more information on Pearson plc dividends here
What is Pearson plc’s EPS estimate?
Pearson plc’s EPS estimate is 26.8.
How many shares outstanding does Pearson plc have?
Pearson plc has 665,687,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to Pearson plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Pearson plc reported an EPS of 0.358p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of 0.367p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.947%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Pearson plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:PSON
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Pearson Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
1,356.00p (10.33% Upside)
1,356.00p (10.33% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £1.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
20.36%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.83%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Pearson plc
Pearson plc, headquartered in London, United Kingdom, is one of the world's leading education companies. It operates in various sectors including higher education, K-12, English language learning, and workforce skills. Pearson specializes in providing educational content, digital learning tools, and assessments, with a strong focus on leveraging technology to enhance learning outcomes. The company serves a global market, delivering products and services to educational institutions, corporations, and individual learners.
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PSON Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
1,356.00p
▲(10.33% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering PSON
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
18/23 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+16.54%
reiterated a buy rating 3 months ago
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