LON:PSON Pearson (PSON) Share Forecast, Price & News GBX 868.40 +2.20 (+0.25%) (As of 04:27 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 848.80▼ 870.6050-Day Range 812▼ 894.2052-Week Range 749.40▼ 1,006.29Volume553,975 shsAverage Volume1.61 million shsMarket Capitalization£6.23 billionP/E Ratio2,171.00Dividend Yield2.53%Price TargetGBX 1,010 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlinesSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlinesSustainability Pearson MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside16.5% UpsideGBX 1,010 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.61Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.44Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.15 out of 5 stars 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingPearson has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 1,010, Pearson has a forecasted upside of 16.5% from its current price of GBX 867.Amount of Analyst CoveragePearson has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. 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 2.46%, 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 5,500.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. 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 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPearson has a news sentiment score of 0.44. 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 0 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows1 people have added Pearson to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Pearson insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.67% of the stock of Pearson is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions86.75% of the stock of Pearson is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Pearson is 2,167.50, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 118.41.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Pearson is 2,167.50, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Communication Services sector average P/E ratio of about 626.03.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 1.48. 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 About Pearson (LON:PSON) StockPearson 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, 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 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 Higher Education segment engages in the US, Canadian, and international higher education courseware businesses. The Workforce Skills offers BTEC, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Credly, Pearson college, and apprenticeships. The company was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.Read More PSON Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart PSON Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 20, 2023 | reuters.comPearson names Microsoft executive Abbosh CEO as Bird retiresSeptember 20, 2023 | reuters.comPearson’s pricey CEO will rile shareholdersSeptember 22, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)6.5 Million Americans Are DESPERATE for This New Drug from One Tiny CompanyDecades of pent-up demand for this "first-ever" treatment could give you WINDFALL PROFITS... Click here to learn more >>>September 20, 2023 | msn.comFTSE 100: Pearson Welcomes Omar Abbosh from Microsoft as New CEOSeptember 17, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comPearson plc (LON:PSON) Receives Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" from BrokeragesSeptember 15, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJPMorgan Chase & Co. Boosts Pearson (LON:PSON) Price Target to GBX 1,210September 13, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comPearson (LON:PSON) Stock Price Passes Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $837.92August 7, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comAI could disrupt this FTSE 100 giant, but here’s why I’d buy its sharesSeptember 22, 2023 | Chaikin Analytics (Ad)This is the #1 Stock to Buy for the AI Tidal WaveMarc Chaikin warned people about NVDA before its 2023 bull run - now he’s naming his next pick or the AI tidal wave. Learn more here.August 2, 2023 | marketwatch.comPearson falls Wednesday, still outperforms marketJuly 31, 2023 | uk.movies.yahoo.comThe Pearson share price is down in 2023. Time to buy?July 31, 2023 | uk.investing.comPearson reiterates outlook after strong demand boosts profitJuly 31, 2023 | msn.comUK's FTSE 100 flat at open; Pearson shinesJuly 31, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comPearson H1 Profit Climbs; Confirms FY23 View - Quick FactsJune 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPearson Launches AI Summer Reading ListJune 7, 2023 | msn.comJP Morgan Cazenove Reiterates Pearson (LSE:PSON) Prior RecommendationMay 31, 2023 | fool.comPearson Plc (LSE: PSON)May 12, 2023 | marketwatch.comPearson rises Thursday, outperforms marketMay 10, 2023 | marketwatch.comPearson rises Tuesday, outperforms marketMay 10, 2023 | marketwatch.comPearson falls Wednesday, underperforms marketMay 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPearson Announces Alison Dolan and Alex Hardiman as Non-Executive DirectorsApril 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPearson Appoints Tony Prentice Chief Product OfficerJanuary 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPearson full-year underlying sales rise 5%October 25, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.comPearson Q3 Underlying Sales Rise; Confirms FY22 View - Quick FactsOctober 10, 2022 | ft.comPearson now a 'growth stock' as it bids to be digital-first education group - Financial TimesSeptember 30, 2022 | nypost.comAdams' aide inked doc barring second jobs while keeping casino gig - New York Post September 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comGTAA Announces Changes to Aeronautical Rates and Charges and Airport Improvement Fee at Toronto Pearson - Yahoo FinanceSee 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 PSON Company Calendar Last Earnings7/24/2020Ex-Dividend for 9/18 Dividend8/10/2023Dividend Payable9/18/2023Today9/22/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON Industry Publishing Sub-IndustryN/A SectorCommunication Services Current SymbolLON:PSON CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.pearson.com Phone+44-20-70102000FaxN/AEmployees20,169Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price ForecastGBX 1,010 High Stock Price ForecastGBX 1,210 Low Stock Price ForecastGBX 780 Forecasted Upside/Downside+16.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.40 Trailing P/E Ratio2,165.50 Forward P/E Ratio13.16 P/E Growth0.83Net Income£292 million Net Margins7.43% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity6.80% Return on Assets4.10% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio34.17 Current Ratio2.16 Quick Ratio1.07 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£3.93 billion Price / Sales1.58 Cash FlowGBX 49.51 per share Price / Cash Flow17.49 Book ValueGBX 585 per share Price / Book1.48Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares717,070,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£6.21 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.31 5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Adam Bird CBE (Age 59)CEO & Director Comp: $8.48MMs. Sally Kate Miranda Johnson (Age 49)CFO & Exec. Director Comp: $1.3MMs. Marykay Wells (Age 60)Chief Information Officer Ms. Joanne RussellSr. VP of Investor Relations, Financial Communications & ESGMs. 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 61)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 More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsInformaLON:INFAuto Trader GroupLON:AUTOAirtel AfricaLON:AAFWPPLON:WPPRightmoveLON:RMVView All CompetitorsInsidersSally JohnsonSold 65,220 sharesTotal: £49.70 M ($762.00/share)Graeme PitkethlyBought 257 shares on 3/31/2023Total: £213,824.00 ($832.00/share)View All Insider Transactions 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 "moderate buy" PSON shares. View PSON analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Pearson's stock price forecast for 2023? 6 brokerages have issued 12-month target prices for Pearson's shares. Their PSON share price forecasts range from GBX 780 to GBX 1,210. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 1,010 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 16.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for PSON or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have PSON shares performed in 2023? Pearson's stock was trading at GBX 939.20 at the beginning of the year. Since then, PSON shares have decreased by 7.8% and is now trading at GBX 866.20. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. How were Pearson's earnings last quarter? Pearson plc (LON:PSON) posted its quarterly earnings results 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 6.80% and a net margin of 7.43%. How often does Pearson pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Pearson? Pearson announced a dividend on Monday, July 31st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 10th will be paid a dividend of GBX 7 per share on Monday, September 18th. This represents a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 10th. 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 22 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.46%. The dividend payout ratio is 5,500.00%. 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.Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Pearson's stock price today? One share of PSON stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 866.20. How much money does Pearson make? Pearson (LON:PSON) has a market capitalization of £6.21 billion and generates £3.93 billion in revenue each year. The company earns £292 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.40 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Pearson have? The company employs 20,169 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 9/22/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Pearson plc Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. 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