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LON:PSON

Pearson (PSON) Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 820.60
+10.80 (+1.33%)
(As of 06/2/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
802.80
823.30
50-Day Range
754
887
52-Week Range
722.60
1,006.29
Volume
1.22 million shs
Average Volume
1.84 million shs
Market Capitalization
£5.88 billion
P/E Ratio
2,486.67
Dividend Yield
2.56%
Price Target
GBX 1,015

Pearson MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.67 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
23.7% Upside
GBX 1,015 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.61
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
N/A
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
£49.70 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.06 out of 5 stars


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About Pearson (LON:PSON) Stock

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

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PSON Stock News Headlines

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Analysts Set Pearson plc (LON:PSON) Target Price at GBX 1,015
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PSON Price History

PSON Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/24/2020
Ex-Dividend for 5/5 Dividend
3/23/2023
Dividend Payable
5/05/2023
Today
6/04/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Publishing
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
21,350
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
GBX 1,015
High Stock Price Forecast
GBX 1,230
Low Stock Price Forecast
GBX 780
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+23.7%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.67
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£242 million
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£3.84 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 46.91 per share
Book Value
GBX 617 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£5.88 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.26

Key Executives

  • Mr. Adam Bird CBE (Age 59)
    CEO & Director
    Comp: $7.11M
  • Ms. Sally Kate Miranda Johnson (Age 49)
    CFO & Exec. Director
    Comp: $1.16M
  • Ms. Marykay Wells (Age 60)
    Chief Information Officer
  • Ms. Joanne Russell
    Sr. VP of Investor Relations, Financial Communications & ESG
  • Ms. Cinthia Nespoli (Age 42)
    Chief Legal Officer
  • Ms. Lynne Frank (Age 56)
    Chief Marketing Officer & Co-Pres of Direct-to-Consumer
  • Ms. Allison P. Bebo (Age 54)
    Chief HR Officer
  • Mr. Tim Bozik (Age 60)
    Pres of Higher Education, Interim Chief Product Officer & Co-Pres of Direct to Consumer
  • Mr. Deepak Mehrotra (Age 59)
    Managing Director of India Bus.
  • Mr. Albert Roger Hitchcock (Age 58)
    Head of Telecom & Technology Partnerships













PSON Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Pearson stock right now?

6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Pearson in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" PSON shares.
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What is Pearson's stock price forecast for 2023?

6 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Pearson's shares. Their PSON share price forecasts range from GBX 780 to GBX 1,230. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 1,015 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 23.7% from the stock's current price.
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How have PSON shares performed in 2023?

Pearson's stock was trading at GBX 939.20 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, PSON shares have decreased by 12.6% and is now trading at GBX 820.60.
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How were Pearson's earnings last quarter?

Pearson plc (LON:PSON) announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July, 24th. The company reported ($5.10) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($1.00) by $4.10. Pearson had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.61% and a net margin of 6.30%.

How often does Pearson pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Pearson?

Pearson announced a dividend on Friday, March 3rd. Investors of record on Thursday, March 23rd will be given a dividend of GBX 14.90 per share on Friday, May 5th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.62%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 23rd. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 6.60. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for PSON
.

Is Pearson a good dividend stock?

Pearson (LON:PSON) pays an annual dividend of GBX 21 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.68%. The dividend payout ratio is 6,363.64%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for PSON.

What other stocks do shareholders of Pearson own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Pearson investors own include CA (CA), BlackRock (BLK), Endologix (ELGX), Pearson (PSO), Athabasca Oil (ATH), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Prudential (PRU), NIC (EGOV), Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW) and Centrica (CNA).

What is Pearson's stock symbol?

Pearson trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "PSON."

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.
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What is Pearson's stock price today?

One share of PSON stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 820.60.

How much money does Pearson make?

Pearson (LON:PSON) has a market capitalization of £5.88 billion and generates £3.84 billion in revenue each year. The company earns £242 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.33 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Pearson have?

The company employs 21,350 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Pearson?

Pearson's mailing address is 80 Strand, LONDON, WC2R 0RL, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.pearson.com. The company can be reached via phone at +44-20-70102000.

This page (LON:PSON) was last updated on 6/4/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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