Pearson plc
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $11.35B
- P/E (TTM)
- 11.17
- Forward P/E
- 10.09
- Dividend yield
- 1.88%
- 52-week range
- $12.02$18.40
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 713.74K
Pearson (PSO) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $18.14 - $18.35 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $18.40 |
| 52-Week Low | $12.02 |
| Open | $18.24 |
| Volume (last close) | 547.41K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 713.74K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 9.57B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 1.02B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 1.87B |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.55 |
| Profit Margin | 10.62% |
| Operating Margin | 15.24% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 22.74% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.39 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.35 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.88% |
| Payout Ratio | 22.27% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 11.35B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 622.40M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 11.17 |
| Forward P/E | 10.09 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 1.19 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 2.54 |
| EV/EBITDA | 4.27 |
| 50-Day MA | $16.38 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $14.91 |
| 1-Year Change | +23.84% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Pearson at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Pearson (PSO) has a market capitalization of $11.35B. The stock trades at 11.2× trailing earnings, 10.1× forward earnings and 1.2× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $1.02B on revenue of $9.57B (a 10.6% profit margin) and generated $1.87B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 0.7% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $453.23M in cash and securities against $1.74B of debt, a net debt position of $1.29B.
Pearson pays a semi-annual dividend totaling $0.34 per share a year, a 1.88% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 22% payout ratio and 3 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 23.8% over the past year. At $18.24 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits near the top of its 52-week range of $12.02 to $18.40, above its 200-day moving average of $14.91.
Based on 1 professional analyst rating from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pearson
What is the current stock price for PSO?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, PSO stock trades at $18.24. The 52-week range is $12.02–$18.40, with a day range of $18.14–$18.35.
What is the P/E ratio for PSO?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Pearson's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 11.2, meaning investors pay $11.2 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 10.1, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Pearson operates in the Communication Services sector.
Does PSO pay dividends?
Yes, Pearson pays a 1.88% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($0.34 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 22.3%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 14, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for PSO?
Based on ratings from 1 professional analyst over the last 90 days, the consensus for PSO is Buy.
What is the market cap of PSO?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Pearson's market capitalization is $11.35B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Pearson operates in the Communication Services sector within the Publishing industry.