Pearson plc (PSO)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Pearson plc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Pearson plc (PSO) has returned -4.78% so far this year and -15.99% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PSO has returned 4.34% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 1, 2000, PSO's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.32%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 18.1 years.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Oct 2002 with a return of +29.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2001 at -24.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.

On a daily basis, PSO closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 11, 2022 with a return of +17.7%, while the worst single day was Jan 18, 2017 at -28.6%.

Pearson plc has an annualized alpha of -0.56%, beta of 0.79, and R² of 0.23 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 05, 2000.

• This stock participated in 91.50% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 64.86% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.23 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

PSO ranks 17 for risk / return — in the bottom 17% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Pearson plc (PSO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Pearson plc provided a 2.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.32 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Pearson plc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Pearson plc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Pearson plc was 74.78%, occurring on Feb 26, 2003. Recovery took 2354 trading sessions.

The current Pearson plc drawdown is 23.21%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Pearson plc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Pearson plc is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Publishing industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.