PEARSON ORD GBP0.25

Symbol: PSON

This security went ex-dividend on 21/03/2024. Pay date is 03/05/2024

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Overview

Core Data
Latest Dividend Information

Ex-Dividend Date 21 Mar 2024
Pay Date 3 May 2024
Total Dividends - Year to Date22.7
Dividend Yield (%)2.2632

Historical Data & Ratios

Avg Volume Over 10 Days1.7721
Market Cap (M)6881.6770
Price/Earnings (PE)18.8605
Earnings Per Share53.18
Revenue Per Share5.1220
Return on Equity %9.0258

1 Month Performance Chart

One Month Chart

Broker View
Data shown is based on the past 75 days of broker views.

ActionBrokers

Strong Buy3

Buy4

Neutral4

Sell0

Strong Sell1

Brokers 3 4 4 0 1
Consensus

ConsensusBuy

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Cost and Charges Information

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Account Type

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  • Stocks & Shares ISA
  • SIPP

Annual charges

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Our annual fee

Our annual fee

Includes our platform fee at 0.35% per annum for Funds (up to £250,000) and Stocks & Shares (min £24 max £240), plus SIPP administration fee (if applicable, only charged if <£30,000 held) - see here
0.35%
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      Company

      Business Summary

      Pearson plc is a learning company with its principal operations in the education, assessment and certifications markets. The Company provides digital content, learning experiences, assessments, qualifications and data in the learning market. The Company’s divisions include Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. The Assessment & Qualifications division includes Pearson VUE, US Student Assessment, Clinical Assessment, UK GCSE and A Levels and International academic qualifications and associated courseware including the English-speaking Canadian and Australian K-12 businesses. The Virtual Learning division includes virtual schools and online program management. The English Language Learning division includes Pearson Test of English, Institutional Courseware and English Online Solutions. The Workforce Skills division includes BTEC, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Credly, Pearson College and Apprenticeships.

      Financial Summary

      BRIEF: For the fiscal year ended 31 December 2023, Pearson plc revenues decreased 4% to £3.67B. Net income increased 56% to £378M. Revenues reflect Virtual Learning segment decrease of 25% to £616M, Strategic Review segment decrease of 94% to £9M, USA segment decrease of 6% to £2.5B, Other European Countries segment decrease of 32% to £130M. Net income reflects Administrative and other expenses decrease of 12% to £1.14B (expense).

      Financials


      Income Statement - All values are in GBP (M).

      Year Ending

      31/12/2023

      31/12/2022

      31/12/2021

      31/12/2020

      31/12/2019

      31/12/2018

      Total Revenue 3,674.00 3,841.00 3,428.00 3,397.00 3,869.00 4,129.00
      Gross profit 1,835.00 1,795.00 1,681.00 1,630.00 2,011.00 2,186.00
      Operating Profit/Loss 498.00 271.00 183.00 411.00 275.00 553.00
      Profit Before Tax 493.00 323.00 177.00 380.00 232.00 498.00
      Profit After Tax 380.00 244.00 178.00 330.00 266.00 590.00
      Equity Holders of Parent Company 378.00 242.00 177.00 330.00 264.00 588.00
      Minority Interest 12.00 11.00 9.00 9.00 8.00 7.00


      Balance Sheet - All values are in GBP (M).

      Year Ending

      31/12/2023

      31/12/2022

      31/12/2021

      31/12/2020

      31/12/2019

      31/12/2018

      Total Non-Current Assets 4,296.00 4,522.00 4,129.00 4,184.00 4,874.00 5,177.00
      Total Current Assets 2,431.00 2,802.00 3,214.00 3,267.00 2,776.00 2,728.00
      Total Assets 6,727.00 7,324.00 7,343.00 7,451.00 7,650.00 7,905.00
      Total Liabilities 2,739.00 2,909.00 3,063.00 3,317.00 3,327.00 3,380.00
      Total Net Assets 3,988.00 4,415.00 4,280.00 4,134.00 4,323.00 4,525.00
      Shareholders Funds 3,974.00 4,402.00 4,270.00 4,125.00 4,313.00 4,516.00
      Minority Interests 12.00 11.00 9.00 9.00 8.00 7.00
      Total Equity 3,988.00 4,415.00 4,280.00 4,134.00 4,323.00 4,525.00

      Outlook

      Broker View
      Data shown is based on the past 75 days of broker views.

      ActionBrokers

      Strong Buy3

      Buy4

      Neutral4

      Sell0

      Strong Sell1

      Brokers 3 4 4 0 1
      Consensus

      ConsensusBuy

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      Forecasts

      Year 2024 2025 2026
      Revenue £3,674.26mn £3,837.79mn £3,988.87mn
      Pre-tax-Profit £614.21mn £660.93mn £686.90mn
      EPS £0.63p £0.70p £0.77p
      EPS Growth 7.67% 11.38% 10.01%
      P/E 15.85 14.23 12.94
      PEG Ratio 2.07 1.25 1.29
      Dividend 23.92p 26.35p 28.87p
      Yield 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%

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      Time & Sales

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