Pearson PLC
Research Pearson PLC (PSON) on Bullrun: market cap GBX 737.03B, P/E 24.5, dividend yield 1.4%. Explore financials, valuation history, model signals, and stock context.
Key Metrics
- TickerPSON
- ExchangeLSE
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- SectorCommunication Services
- IndustryPublishing
- CurrencyGBX
- Market capGBX 737.03B
- P/E24.5
- Dividend yield1.4%
- Financial periodFY2025
- RevenueGBP 3.58B
- Revenue growth0.7%
- Net incomeGBP 335.00M
- Free cash flowGBP 522.00M
- Gross margin52.0%
Valuation Snapshot
latest market cap is GBX 737.03B; P/E is 24.5; dividend yield is 1.4%.
Peer valuation comparison
Latest P/E is 24.5x versus a Communication Services sector median of 16.43x (49.1% above).
Latest dividend yield is 1.41% versus a Communication Services sector median of 3.46% (59.2% below).
Five-year financial history
| Year | Revenue | Net income | Free cash flow | Gross margin | Diluted EPS | Cash | Total debt | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | GBP 3.58B | GBP 335.00M | GBP 522.00M | 52.0% | 0.51 | GBP 333.00M | GBP 1.48B | GBP 3.65B |
| FY2024 | GBP 3.55B | GBP 434.00M | GBP 503.00M | 51.0% | 0.64 | GBP 543.00M | GBP 1.47B | GBP 4.04B |
| FY2023 | GBP 3.67B | GBP 378.00M | GBP 399.00M | 49.9% | 0.53 | GBP 312.00M | GBP 1.16B | GBP 3.97B |
| FY2022 | GBP 3.84B | GBP 242.00M | GBP 214.00M | 46.7% | 0.33 | GBP 558.00M | GBP 1.23B | GBP 4.40B |
| FY2021 | GBP 3.43B | GBP 178.00M | GBP 262.00M | 49.0% | 0.23 | GBP 937.00M | GBP 1.25B | GBP 4.28B |
Valuation history
| Year | Snapshot date | Market cap | P/E | Dividend yield | Annual dividend/share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026-08-24 | GBX 737.03B | 24.5 | 2.1% | 0.26 |
Dividend history
Latest trailing dividend snapshot: annual dividend/share 0.26 GBX, yield 1.4%.
| Year | Dividends/share |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | 24.4 GBP |
| FY2024 | 23.1 GBP |
| FY2023 | 21.9 GBP |
| FY2022 | 20.8 GBP |
| FY2021 | 19.8 GBP |
About 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, Enterprise Learning & Skills, and Higher Education.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pearson PLC's market cap?
Pearson PLC's market capitalization is GBX 737.03B.
What is Pearson PLC's P/E ratio?
Pearson PLC's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 24.5.
Does Pearson PLC pay a dividend?
Pearson PLC has a dividend yield of 1.4%.
What does Pearson PLC do?
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.