Pearson plc (PSO)
Company Info
Highlights
$10.98B
$0.85
19.58
0.68
$1.75B
$879.00M
$296.00M
$11.54 - $17.66
$17.00
0.31%
1.63
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Pearson plc (PSO) returned 3.53% year-to-date (YTD) and 39.72% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, PSO returned 1.35% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.88%.
PSO
3.53%
4.97%
7.74%
39.72%
22.80%
26.65%
1.35%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.68%
7.17%
-1.66%
11.63%
12.51%
14.34%
10.88%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of PSO, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.41% | 3.54% | -6.01% | 1.50% | 1.35% | 3.53% | |||||||
| 2024 | -0.57% | -0.33% | 9.73% | -7.45% | -0.90% | 3.40% | 8.25% | 3.47% | -2.23% | 7.59% | 7.06% | 3.13% | 34.16% |
| 2023 | 0.27% | -2.83% | -3.07% | 5.65% | -10.78% | 6.40% | 5.25% | -3.36% | -0.28% | 9.49% | 2.69% | 3.71% | 12.00% |
| 2022 | 1.19% | 4.00% | 14.89% | -2.81% | -0.72% | -4.16% | 0.43% | 9.24% | -4.88% | 16.44% | 8.00% | -6.16% | 37.70% |
| 2021 | 20.37% | -5.16% | 3.84% | 7.58% | 1.57% | -0.60% | 4.74% | -12.21% | -8.69% | -14.37% | -2.78% | 4.35% | -6.11% |
| 2020 | -11.98% | -2.96% | -1.43% | -14.95% | -1.02% | 24.65% | -3.18% | 7.45% | -4.56% | -6.05% | 28.89% | 6.62% | 13.25% |
| 2019 | -0.50% | -4.46% | -3.26% | 0.26% | -8.40% | 4.33% | 1.74% | -3.54% | -10.41% | -2.65% | -5.00% | 0.84% | -27.76% |
| 2018 | -0.51% | 2.25% | 5.41% | 10.20% | 4.90% | -3.17% | 4.05% | -1.38% | -2.62% | -1.04% | 7.63% | -2.69% | 24.32% |
| 2017 | -22.52% | 7.62% | 1.80% | 1.78% | 10.37% | -0.88% | -4.12% | -8.55% | 4.36% | 14.00% | 2.37% | 3.37% | 4.32% |
| 2016 | 4.17% | 5.34% | 6.00% | -2.52% | 3.32% | 7.09% | -10.01% | -0.78% | -13.82% | -5.72% | 6.93% | 1.22% | -1.48% |
| 2015 | 9.81% | 7.85% | -1.10% | -4.00% | -0.54% | -5.81% | -1.58% | -5.29% | -1.38% | -22.38% | -7.43% | -12.57% | -39.17% |
| 2014 | -18.35% | -6.62% | 4.27% | 8.70% | 4.58% | 0.92% | -3.03% | -2.56% | 8.63% | -6.34% | 2.99% | -4.45% | -13.72% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 93, PSO is among the top 7% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Pearson plc (PSO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Pearson plc provided a 1.85% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.30 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.30 | $0.29 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.28 | $0.25 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.49 | $0.72 | $0.81 | $0.82 |
Dividend yield | 1.85% | 1.82% | 2.21% | 2.40% | 3.30% | 2.75% | 2.89% | 2.00% | 4.98% | 7.20% | 7.48% | 4.46% |
Monthly Dividends
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 |
| 2014 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Pearson plc has a dividend yield of 1.85%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Pearson plc has a payout ratio of 36.17%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Pearson plc strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
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 5.98%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -74.78% | Sep 5, 2000 | 620 | Feb 26, 2003 | 2354 | Jun 29, 2012 | 2974 |
| -70.58% | Mar 19, 2015 | 1262 | Mar 23, 2020 | 1185 | Dec 5, 2024 | 2447 |
| -25.89% | Jan 2, 2014 | 54 | Mar 20, 2014 | 231 | Feb 19, 2015 | 285 |
| -15.45% | Mar 5, 2025 | 25 | Apr 8, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -14.25% | Oct 5, 2012 | 97 | Feb 27, 2013 | 104 | Jul 26, 2013 | 201 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
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.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Pearson plc, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -100.1%.
Valuation
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.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for PSO, comparing it with other companies in the Publishing industry. Currently, PSO has a P/E ratio of 19.6. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for PSO compared to other companies in the Publishing industry. PSO currently has a PEG ratio of 0.7. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for PSO relative to other companies in the Publishing industry. Currently, PSO has a P/S ratio of 3.1. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for PSO in comparison with other companies in the Publishing industry. Currently, PSO has a P/B value of 2.0. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
Income Statement
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