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Pearson plc (PSO)

12.42 -0.09 (-0.72%)
At close: April 25 at 4:00 PM EDT
12.25 -0.17 (-1.37%)
After hours: April 25 at 4:06 PM EDT
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  • Previous Close 12.51
  • Open 12.22
  • Bid 9.22 x 4000
  • Ask 13.05 x 3100
  • Day's Range 12.17 - 12.46
  • 52 Week Range 9.29 - 13.18
  • Volume 524,021
  • Avg. Volume 416,050
  • Market Cap (intraday) 8.471B
  • Beta (5Y Monthly) 0.31
  • PE Ratio (TTM) 18.82
  • EPS (TTM) 0.66
  • Earnings Date --
  • Forward Dividend & Yield 0.29 (2.30%)
  • Ex-Dividend Date Mar 21, 2024
  • 1y Target Est 13.10

Pearson plc offers educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. The company operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills, and Higher Education. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers Pearson VUE, US student assessment, clinical assessment, UK GCSE, and A levels and international academic qualifications and associated courseware. 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 Workforce Skills offers BTEC, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Credly, Pearson college, and apprenticeships. The Higher Education segment engages in the US, Canadian, and international higher education courseware businesses. The company was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

www.pearsonplc.com

17,612

Full Time Employees

December 31

Fiscal Year Ends

Publishing

Industry

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Performance Overview: PSO

Trailing total returns as of 4/25/2024, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is

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YTD Return

PSO
2.63%
FTSE 100
4.47%

1-Year Return

PSO
20.35%
FTSE 100
2.11%

3-Year Return

PSO
19.88%
FTSE 100
16.43%

5-Year Return

PSO
28.10%
FTSE 100
8.12%

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Statistics: PSO

Valuation Measures

Annual
As of 4/25/2024
  • Market Cap

    8.47B

  • Enterprise Value

    9.53B

  • Trailing P/E

    18.93

  • Forward P/E

    15.38

  • PEG Ratio (5yr expected)

    --

  • Price/Sales (ttm)

    1.95

  • Price/Book (mrq)

    1.70

  • Enterprise Value/Revenue

    2.59

  • Enterprise Value/EBITDA

    8.68

Financial Highlights

Profitability and Income Statement

  • Profit Margin

    10.29%

  • Return on Assets (ttm)

    4.76%

  • Return on Equity (ttm)

    9.04%

  • Revenue (ttm)

    3.67B

  • Net Income Avi to Common (ttm)

    378M

  • Diluted EPS (ttm)

    0.66

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

  • Total Cash (mrq)

    312M

  • Total Debt/Equity (mrq)

    30.19%

  • Levered Free Cash Flow (ttm)

    840.25M

Research Analysis: PSO

Analyst Price Targets

13.10
13.10 Average
12.42 Current
13.10 High
 

Analyst Recommendations

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  • Buy
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Company Insights: PSO

Fair Value

12.42 Current
 

Dividend Score

0 Low
PSO
Sector Avg.
100 High
 

Hiring Score

0 Low
PSO
Sector Avg.
100 High
 

Insider Sentiment Score

0 Low
PSO
Sector Avg.
100 High
 

Research Reports: PSO

  • Analyst Report: Pearson plc

    U.K.-listed Pearson is the world’s largest educational provider. The company has been disposing of noncore businesses such as the Financial Times, The Economist, and publishing house Penguin, and is now focused on being an educational resource and testing provider. While Pearson’s primary activity centres on higher-level education, the firm also has significant operations in providing clinical assessments, professional certification and testing.

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  • Analyst Report: Pearson plc

    U.K.-listed Pearson is the world’s largest educational provider. The company has been disposing of noncore businesses such as the Financial Times, The Economist, and publishing house Penguin, and is now focused on being an educational resource and testing provider. While Pearson’s primary activity centres on higher-level education, the firm also has significant operations in providing clinical assessments, professional certification and testing.

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  • Analyst Report: Pearson plc

    U.K.-listed Pearson is the world’s largest educational provider. The company has been disposing of noncore businesses such as the Financial Times, The Economist, and publishing house Penguin, and is now focused on being an educational resource and testing provider. While Pearson’s primary activity centres on higher-level education, the firm also has significant operations in providing clinical assessments, professional certification and testing.

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  • Analyst Report: Pearson plc

    U.K.-listed Pearson is the world’s largest educational provider. The company has been disposing of noncore businesses such as the Financial Times, The Economist, and publishing house Penguin, and is now focused on being an educational resource and testing provider. While Pearson’s primary activity centres on higher-level education, the firm also has significant operations in providing clinical assessments, professional certification and testing.

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