LON:PSON Pearson (PSON) Share Price, News & Analysis GBX 1,051 +12.00 (+1.15%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 1,039▼ 1,05150-Day Range 930▼ 1,03952-Week Range 809.60▼ 1,051Volume1.14 million shsAverage Volume1.77 million shsMarket Capitalization£7.06 billionP/E Ratio1,983.02Dividend Yield2.19%Price TargetGBX 1,101.75 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainability Get Pearson alerts: Email Address Pearson MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.60 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside4.8% UpsideGBX 1,101.75 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.61Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.36Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares£64.77 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.1.90 out of 5 stars 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingPearson has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoveragePearson has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Pearson's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for PSON. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldPearson pays a meaningful dividend of 2.40%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthPearson does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Pearson is 4,339.62%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about Pearson's dividend. Previous Next 4.9 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScorePearson has received a 80.50% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Distributing knowledge" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Standardised tests for higher education", "Standardised tests for secondary education", "Standardised tests for primary education", "E-learning platforms for secondary education", "E-learning platforms for higher education", and "E-learning platforms for primary education" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Pearson is -0.61. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPearson has a news sentiment score of 0.36. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Communication Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Pearson this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Pearson to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Pearson insiders have sold 17,069.68% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought £3,772.55 in company stock and sold £647,734.68 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.28% of the stock of Pearson is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions80.43% of the stock of Pearson is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Pearson's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Pearson is 1,983.02, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.26.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Pearson is 1,983.02, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Communication Services sector average P/E ratio of about 536.01.Price to Earnings Growth RatioPearson has a PEG Ratio of 0.83. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioPearson has a P/B Ratio of 1.84. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad WealthPressNew trading system called MSFT, NVDA & MSFTLook 2023 kind of sucked from a trading standpoint… Despite the market finishing 24% higher…. Just seven stocks did all of the work… Unless you were holding or actively trading those 7 stocks, your trading year probably wasn’t as fruitful as you had hoped… According to my research, my new trading system would have spotted all seven of the “Magnificent stocks” MONTHS before they reached the highs they are trading at today.Just follow this link here! About Pearson Stock (LON:PSON)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.Read More PSON Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart PSON Stock News HeadlinesJuly 19, 2024 | insidertrades.comPearson plc (LON:PSON) Insider Sally Johnson Sells 66,708 SharesJuly 2, 2024 | insidertrades.comPearson plc (LON:PSON) Insider Buys £3,772.55 in StockJuly 26, 2024 | American Hartford Gold Group (Ad)Prepare for a Recession Unlike Any OtherDave Ramsey Is Dangerously Wrong And Here’s Why>> Asked whether we’re on the cusp of a US Dollar crash, Dave Ramsey made a stunning miscalculation while live on air: “Am I worried about this? Absolutely not.” Frankly, I've never seen someone so confident in being wrong… Because what’s happening to the US Dollar is not something you should “keep an eye on”… But instead, is an imminent threat you should get ahead of right NOW.July 23 at 5:52 PM | uk.finance.yahoo.comPearson Announces Appointment of Ginny Cartwright Ziegler as Chief Marketing OfficerJuly 23 at 5:52 PM | marketwatch.comPearson falls Tuesday, still outperforms marketJuly 20, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comSally Johnson Sells 66,708 Shares of Pearson plc (LON:PSON) StockMay 3, 2024 | seekingalpha.comPearson: First Quarter Metrics Were GoodApril 26, 2024 | msn.comUK Stocks: Pearson (PSON) Shares Fall Despite In-Line Q1 UpdateJuly 26, 2024 | American Hartford Gold Group (Ad)Prepare for a Recession Unlike Any OtherDave Ramsey Is Dangerously Wrong And Here’s Why>> Asked whether we’re on the cusp of a US Dollar crash, Dave Ramsey made a stunning miscalculation while live on air: “Am I worried about this? Absolutely not.” Frankly, I've never seen someone so confident in being wrong… Because what’s happening to the US Dollar is not something you should “keep an eye on”… But instead, is an imminent threat you should get ahead of right NOW.April 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPearson's (LON:PSON) Returns On Capital Are Heading HigherApril 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPearson Awarded UK Government Contract for England’s National Curriculum Assessment (NCA) TestsApril 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPearson plc's (LON:PSON) Stock Financial Prospects Look Bleak: Should Shareholders Be Prepared For A Share Price Correction?March 2, 2024 | msn.comGlobal optimism lifts UK stocks ahead of budgetMarch 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPSO Sep 2024 17.500 callMarch 1, 2024 | uk.investing.comFTSE 100 Live: Stocks tick higher as Lloyds and Pearson surge; Ocado tumblesMarch 1, 2024 | msn.comPearson meets forecasts with 31% rise in operating profitFebruary 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPearson to Expand Generative AI Study Tools to More Pearson+ eTextbooksFebruary 9, 2024 | health.usnews.comJessica PearsonSee More Headlines Receive PSON Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Pearson and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings7/24/2020Ex-Dividend for 5/3 Dividend3/21/2024Dividend Payable5/03/2024Today7/26/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorCommunication Services Industry Publishing Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:PSON CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.pearson.com Phone+44-20-70102000FaxN/AEmployees17,612Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 1,101.75 High Stock Price TargetGBX 1,220 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 965 Potential Upside/Downside+4.8%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.60 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.53 Trailing P/E Ratio1,983.02 Forward P/E Ratio16.30 P/E Growth0.83Net Income£378 million Net Margins10.29% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity9.04% Return on Assets4.76% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio30.19 Current Ratio1.73 Quick Ratio1.07 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£3.67 billion Price / Sales1.92 Cash FlowGBX 60.08 per share Price / Cash Flow17.49 Book ValueGBX 572 per share Price / Book1.84Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares671,670,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£7.06 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.32 Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Sally Kate Miranda Johnson (Age 51)CFO & Executive Director Comp: $1.6MMr. Omar Paul Abbosh (Age 58)CEO & Executive Director Ms. Marykay Wells (Age 61)Chief Information Officer Ms. Joanne RussellSenior Vice President of Investor Relations, Financial Communications & ESGMs. Cinthia Nespoli (Age 43)Chief Legal Officer Ms. Lynne Frank (Age 57)Chief Marketing Officer & Co-President of Direct-to-Consumer Ms. Allison P. Bebo (Age 55)Chief Human Resources Officer Mr. Tim Bozik (Age 62)President of Higher Education, Interim Chief Product Officer & Co-President of Direct to Consumer Mr. Albert Roger Hitchcock (Age 59)Head of Telecom & Technology Partnerships Mr. Giovanni Giovannelli Ph.D. (Age 51)President of English Language Learning More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsInformaLON:INFEuromoney Institutional InvestorLON:ERMFutureLON:FUTRBloomsbury PublishingLON:BMYDods GroupLON:DODSView All CompetitorsInsidersAnnette ThomasBought 383 shares on 6/28/2024Total: £377,255.00 ($985.00/share)Sally JohnsonSold 66,708 sharesTotal: £64.77 M ($971.00/share)Graeme PitkethlyBought 210 shares on 3/28/2024Total: £217,770.00 ($1,037.00/share)Graeme PitkethlyBought 228 shares on 12/15/2023Total: £214,548.00 ($941.00/share)View All Insider Transactions PSON Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have PSON shares performed this year? Pearson's stock was trading at GBX 964.20 at the beginning of the year. Since then, PSON shares have increased by 9.0% and is now trading at GBX 1,051. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Pearson's earnings last quarter? Pearson plc (LON:PSON) issued its earnings results on Friday, July, 24th. The company reported ($5.10) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($1.00) by $4.10. Pearson had a net margin of 10.29% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.04%. How do I buy shares of Pearson? Shares of PSON stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Pearson own? 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