Pearson plc (PSO)
| Market Cap | 8.36B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 4.65B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 478.48M |
| Shares Out | 679.27M |
| EPS (ttm) | 0.65 |
| PE Ratio | 18.64 |
| Forward PE | 15.29 |
| Dividend | $0.29 (2.32%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Volume | 254,161 |
| Open | 12.37 |
| Previous Close | 12.30 |
| Day's Range | 12.26 - 12.39 |
| 52-Week Range | 9.29 - 13.18 |
| Beta | 0.31 |
| Analysts | n/a |
| Price Target | n/a |
| Earnings Date | Mar 3, 2023 |
About PSO
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 L... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2023, Pearson's revenue was 3.67 billion, a decrease of -4.35% compared to the previous year's 3.84 billion. Earnings were 378.00 million, an increase of 56.20%.
Financial numbers in GBP Financial StatementsNews
Pearson Awarded UK Government Contract for England's National Curriculum Assessment (NCA) Tests
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, has been selected by the UK Department for Education's Standards and Testing Agency (STA) to manage the administr...
PDRI by Pearson CEO Elaine Pulakos to Co-Lead Pre-Conference Workshop, Speak on Two Panels at 39th Annual SIOP Conference
A platinum sponsor of the conference, PDRI will exhibit at Booth 605 ARLINGTON, Va. , April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PDRI by Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), a workforce assessment provider that transforms evi...
Pearson Accelerates and Increases the Development of AI Learning Content To Meet Growing Demand From Students and Professionals
HOBOKEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As Generative AI rapidly evolves and demand soars for AI-related skills, Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, is bringing to market new learnin...
Pearson Announces Three New Connections Academy Full-Time, Online Public School Programs in Pennsylvania, California, and Missouri
HOBOKEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, today announced three new Connections Academy virtual school offerings in Pennsylvania, California, and Mi...
PDRI by Pearson to Lead New Research Program to Investigate Applications for Generative AI in Assessment and Job Analysis
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PDRI by Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), a workforce assessment provider that transforms evidence-based insights into talent management solutions, today announced it will be le...
Pearson Study Reveals English Language Fluency Key to AI-Proofing Florida Jobs
Floridians who speak English as a second language focused on reducing AI-related job uncertainty MIAMI , March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, t...
Pearson Releases 2023 Annual Report and Form 20-F
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, announces that the following documents have been published today and are available on its investor relations webs...
Pearson and British Esports Federation Launch First Internationally Recognised Higher National BTEC Qualifications in Esports
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--British Esports, the UK's national esports federation, and Pearson (FTSE: PSON,L), the world's leading learning company, have launched a new suite of higher-tier BTEC qualific...
Pearson Appoints Vishaal Gupta as President of Workforce Skills
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pearson Appoints Vishaal Gupta as President of Workforce Skills.
Pearson Profit Meets Guidance, Upgrades Buyback
Pearson reported higher operating profits for 2023 that came within its guidance range, as sales fell, and it said it would extend its share buyback by a further $253 million.
Pearson to Expand Generative AI Study Tools to More Pearson+ eTextbooks
HOBOKEN, N.J. , Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) today announced plans to further expand its beta AI study tools into additional Pearson+ eTextbooks.
New Tech and AI platform Keep Passengers Moving Safely and Efficiently at Toronto Pearson Airport
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Pearson to Expand Generative AI to Millions of US College Students
Encouraged by student response to Fall semester AI beta, Pearson takes next step to evolve its product offering HOBOKEN, N.J. , Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As students wrap up the fall semester, Pe...
White-collar workers most likely to be affected by generative AI, Pearson says
White-collar jobs are more likely to be hit by generative AI technology than blue-collar roles, according to Oli Latham, VP of strategy and growth, at Pearson Workforce Skills.
Pearson Airport Limousine & Taxi Service Expands Transportation Fleet for Niagara Falls Taxi Trips
Summary: Pearson Airport Limousine & Taxi Service, a leading provider of convenient and reliable transportation in Canada, has announced plans to expand its transportation services for Niagara Falls T...
Pearson Teams Up with Forage to Offer Virtual Job Simulations to Millions of College Students Through Leading Higher Ed Products
First-of-its-kind Partnership helps students gain skills and explore careers while they study HOBOKEN, N.J. , Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company...
Nepsis® Appoints Matt Pearson as President
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nepsis, Inc. (“Nepsis®”), a national financial advisor and investment management firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Matt Pearson to the role of president. Matt...
Korro Bio Announces Appointment of Tim Pearson to Board of Directors Upon Closing of the Proposed Merger and Promotion of Todd Chappell to Chief Operating Officer
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Korro Bio, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize a new class of genetic medicines based on editing...
Pearson launches first of its kind Global Scale of Languages in French, Italian and Spanish to mark European Day of Languages
LONDON , Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson, the world's leading learning company, today launched its Global Scale of Languages (GSL) - a first of its kind scale which will bring unparalleled clar...
Pearson Appoints Omar Abbosh as Chief Executive Officer
Andy Bird to retire LONDON , Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Pearson PLC (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, today announced the appointment of Omar Abbosh as its new Chi...
Elion Announces Elevation of Dalia Pearson to Partner
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elion Announces Elevation of Dalia Pearson to Partner - Elevating Key Senior Team Member and Strengthening Partnership Ranks.
Pearson H1 financial update: ‘I see gen AI as a net positive'
Pearson plc (LON: PSON) says its adjusted operating profit in the first half of the year was up 44% on a year-over-year basis. Shares are up only slightly on Monday.
Pearson's Profits Surge In First Half, 2023 Guidance Maintained
Sales, profits, and cash flow all rose in a solid first half for the FTSE 100 company.
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