LON:PSON Pearson (PSON) Share Price, News & Analysis → America could fall from this event (From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free PSON Stock Alerts GBX 987.20 +3.00 (+0.30%) (As of 05/14/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 978.80▼ 99150-Day Range 967.40▼ 1,04252-Week Range 793.20▼ 1,046.50Volume1.82 million shsAverage Volume1.60 million shsMarket Capitalization£6.68 billionP/E Ratio1,862.64Dividend Yield2.33%Price TargetGBX 1,092.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainability Get Pearson alerts: Email Address Pearson MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside10.7% UpsideGBX 1,092.50 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.61Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews SentimentN/AInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£217,770 Bought 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.2.96 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 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, 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 2.33%, 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 2.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPearson has a news sentiment score of 0.70. 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 is a higher news sentiment than the 0.41 average news sentiment score of Communication Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Pearson this week, compared to 1 article on an average week. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Pearson insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £2,177.70 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.28% of the stock of Pearson is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions79.98% 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 1,862.64, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.06.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Pearson is 1,862.64, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Communication Services sector average P/E ratio of about 511.90.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 1.73. 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 InvestorPlaceElon Musk’s Next Move Will Disrupt AI ForeverA revolutionary venture that is set to get rolled out by May 16. One well-connected Silicon Valley VC has uncovered a way for anybody to claim a stake in "Elon Musk's AI 2.0" with as little as $100.Get all the information 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 HeadlinesMay 14 at 3:41 AM | americanbankingnews.comPearson (LON:PSON) Share Price Passes Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $976.23May 4, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comPearson (LON:PSON) Share Price Passes Above 200 Day Moving Average of $971.41May 3, 2024 | seekingalpha.comPearson: First Quarter Metrics Were GoodApril 26, 2024 | msn.comUK Stocks: Pearson (PSON) Shares Fall Despite In-Line Q1 UpdateApril 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 PearsonFebruary 8, 2024 | msn.comThis FTSE 100 company could be more than 30% undervaluedFebruary 6, 2024 | msn.comU.K. shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.94%February 6, 2024 | msn.comJust released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to buy in February [PREMIUM PICKS]February 6, 2024 | seekingalpha.comPearson: Consider 2023 Results Preview And 2024 ProspectsFebruary 2, 2024 | lse.co.ukLondon midday: FTSE maintains gains ahead of payrolls reportFebruary 1, 2024 | health.usnews.comCathaline L. PearsonJanuary 17, 2024 | msn.comPearson Provides Fiscal 2023 Trading Update, Shares DropJanuary 17, 2024 | msn.comUK's Pearson meets upgraded guidance for 2023December 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPearson to Expand Generative AI to Millions of US College StudentsNovember 28, 2023 | msn.comFTSE 100 touches two-week low, Burberry weighsNovember 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHow Gen AI Proof is Your job?November 25, 2023 | morningstar.comPearson PLC PSONlSee 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 Payable5/03/2024Today5/14/2024Get 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 1,092.50 High Stock Price TargetGBX 1,220 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 965 Potential Upside/Downside+10.8%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.53 Trailing P/E Ratio1,860.89 Forward P/E Ratio15.07 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 / Sales1.82 Cash FlowGBX 56.38 per share Price / Cash Flow17.49 Book ValueGBX 572 per share Price / Book1.72Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares677,150,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£6.68 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.31 12 Stocks Corporate Insiders are AbandoningIf a company's CEO, COO, and CFO were all selling shares of their stock, would you want to know?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:INFAuto Trader GroupLON:AUTOWPPLON:WPPRightmoveLON:RMVAirtel AfricaLON:AAFView All CompetitorsInsidersGraeme 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 Should I buy or sell Pearson stock right now? 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Pearson in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PSON shares. View PSON analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Pearson's stock price target for 2024? 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Pearson's shares. Their PSON share price targets range from GBX 965 to GBX 1,220. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 1,092.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 10.7% 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 2024? Pearson's stock was trading at GBX 964.20 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, PSON shares have increased by 2.4% and is now trading at GBX 987.20. 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 (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($1.00) by $4.10. Pearson had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.04% and a net margin of 10.29%. How often does Pearson pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Pearson? Pearson declared a dividend on Friday, March 1st. Investors of record on Thursday, March 21st will be paid a dividend of GBX 15.70 per share on Friday, May 3rd. This represents a dividend yield of 1.63%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 21st. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 7. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for PSON. Is Pearson a good dividend stock? Pearson (LON:PSON) pays an annual dividend of GBX 23 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.33%. The dividend payout ratio is 4,339.62%. 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 Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF (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). 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. 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