Pearson plc (LON:PSON - Get Free Report) insider Sherry Coutu acquired 1,016 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 30th. The stock was acquired at an average price of GBX 1,077 ($14.70) per share, with a total value of £10,942.32 ($14,938.32).
Pearson Price Performance
Shares of LON PSON traded up GBX 10.50 ($0.14) during midday trading on Friday, reaching GBX 1,076.50 ($14.70). 971,367 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 5,397,786. The stock's 50-day simple moving average is GBX 1,134.10 and its 200-day simple moving average is GBX 1,222.23. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 42.49, a quick ratio of 1.07 and a current ratio of 1.78. Pearson plc has a 12 month low of GBX 984.80 ($13.44) and a 12 month high of GBX 1,401 ($19.13). The firm has a market cap of £7.27 billion, a PE ratio of 20.87, a PEG ratio of 0.83 and a beta of 0.31.
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At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to add life to a lifetime of learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That's why our c.20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world's leading learning company, serving customers in c.200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data.
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