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Pearson plc (GB:PSON)
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PSON Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range923.60p - 1,401.00p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume55.82K
Average Volume (3M)1.96M
Market Cap
£7.71B
Enterprise Value8.11B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£312.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.16B
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.2
Beta0.52
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2025EPS Estimate
26.9Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 20, 2025Dividend Yield2.06%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.65
Shares Outstanding662,765,500
10 Day Avg. Volume1,442,632
30 Day Avg. Volume1,963,886
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.89
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
£1,304.40Price Target Upside10.97% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
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Pearson News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Pearson Initiates Share Buyback Program
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Pearson PLC Advances Share Buyback Program with Recent Purchase
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Pearson PLC Advances Share Buyback Program
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Pearson Advances Share Buyback Program with Recent Share Purchase
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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.
Revenue GrowthPearson reported underlying 9M24 revenue growth of 3% with the Higher Education division’s pick-up to 4% growth in Q3.
Strategic ExecutionPearson's FY24 results highlight execution against strategic priorities.
Bears Say
Market PositionAnalysts are reiterating questions about Pearson's current market position.
Performance ScrutinyThe company's performance is being scrutinized ahead of the first quarter preview.
Regulatory ChangesPotential US regulatory changes may impact Pearson's operations.
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Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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Ownership Overview
0.05% Insiders
11.34%
Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
77.98% 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 £7.71B.
When is Pearson plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Pearson plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2025 which is in 101 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 23.999p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.06%. See more information on Pearson plc dividends here
What is Pearson plc’s EPS estimate?
Pearson plc’s EPS estimate is 26.9.
How many shares outstanding does Pearson plc have?
Pearson plc has 662,765,500 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:
£1,304.40 (10.97% Upside)
£1,304.40 (10.97% 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 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
19.59%
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 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, Higher Education, and Workforce Skills. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers Pearson VUE, US student assessment, clinical assessment, UK GCSE, and A levels and international academic qualifications. The Virtual Learning segment provides virtual schools and online program management services. The English Language Learning segment offers Pearson test of English, institutional courseware, and English online solutions. The Higher Education segment provides the US, Canadian, and international higher education courseware businesses. The Workforce Skills offers BTEC, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Pearson college, and apprenticeships. Pearson plc was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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PSON Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
1,304.40p
▲(10.97% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering PSON
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
18/23 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+15.62%
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