Sherry Coutu Buys 1,016 Shares of Pearson plc (LON:PSON) Stock

Pearson plc (LON:PSON - Get Free Report) insider Sherry Coutu purchased 1,016 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 30th. The stock was purchased at an average price of GBX 1,077 ($14.79) per share, with a total value of £10,942.32 ($15,026.53).

Pearson Stock Performance

LON:PSON traded up GBX 16 ($0.22) during trading hours on Tuesday, reaching GBX 1,087.50 ($14.93). 1,784,586 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 5,464,507. The stock has a market capitalization of £7.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.08, a P/E/G ratio of 0.83 and a beta of 0.31. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of GBX 1,139.23 and a 200-day simple moving average of GBX 1,225.58. The company has a quick ratio of 1.07, a current ratio of 1.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 42.49. Pearson plc has a 52 week low of GBX 975 ($13.39) and a 52 week high of GBX 1,401 ($19.24).

Pearson Company Profile

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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