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Pearson plc

TickerPSON.LVenueLSESectorCommunication ServicesPrimary listingBeta-0.03
1,378pGBX+0.22%
FinScore63

Pearson plc is a United Kingdom-based company in the Communication Services sector with a market capitalisation of $11.0B. Its FinScore is 63/100; its highest-scoring layer is Momentum (90) and its lowest is Growth (37). The shares trade at 25.9x trailing earnings and are up 35% year to date.

Market cap
$11.0B
P/E (TTM)
25.9x
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.27%
ROE
9.1%

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About Pearson plc

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Pearson plc operates internationally, providing a comprehensive array of educational materials, assessment solutions, and related services across the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific region, and numerous other European countries. The company organizes its extensive offerings into five primary segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Higher Education, and Workforce Skills. The Assessment & Qualifications division is responsible for products like Pearson VUE, student and clinical assessments in the U.S., UK GCSEs and A levels, and other international academic accreditations. Virtual Learning focuses on delivering virtual schools and online program management. Its English Language Learning segment offers the Pearson Test of English, institutional educational content, and digital English learning resources. The Higher Education segment provides courseware for tertiary education markets in the U.S., Canada, and globally. Lastly, the Workforce Skills division includes BTEC, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Pearson College, and apprenticeship programs. Founded in 1844, Pearson plc is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Profile
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Publishing
HQ
United Kingdom
Fiscal year-end
December
Trading currency
GBP
Reporting currency
GBP
Fundamentals updated
79 days ago
Market
Market cap
$11.0B
Shares outstanding
601.1M
P/E (TTM)
25.9x
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.27%
Beta (issuer)
-0.03
Revenue (latest FY)
£3.6B

Revenue breakdown

FY 2020£2.7B
  • UNITED STATES
    87.2%£2.3B
  • Asia Pacific
    9.4%£251.0M
  • CANADA
    3.4%£91.0M

FinScore

As of 2026-10-19
Overall63
Quality76
Growth37
Value49
Momentum90
Relative Strength87

Snapshot

Ownership

As of 2026-03-31
Institutional
0.5%
Insider
—
Free float
93.1%
Top-5 institutional holders
1.1%
Shares outstanding
601.1M
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