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Pearson plc
PSO NYSEPearson plc Sponsored ADR represents the American Depositary Receipts of Pearson plc, a major British publishing and education company. Pearson plc focuses on educational publishing and assessment services, making it a significant player in the educational and professional training sectors worldwide. Through its operations, Pearson provides content, curricula, assessment tools, and digital learning solutions aimed at improving teaching and learning outcomes. The Sponsored ADR facilitates investment access for U.S. investors into Pearson's equity by trading on American stock exchanges, simplifying the process compared to direct investments in foreign stock markets. Pearson’s impact is substantial, as it influences educational institutions, learners, and professionals by offering resources and technology to support lifelong learning. Its presence in both physical and digital domains underscores its importance in adapting to shifting educational trends, particularly in today's technology-driven environments. The company's initiatives in digital transformation and accessibility further enhance its relevance in the global market.
Earnings Schedule
Checked daily · calendar updated Aug 13| Print date | EPS est. | EPS actual | Revenue est. | Revenue actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | $2.55 | $2.72 +6.7% | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2026 | $0.96 | $1.00 +4.2% | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2026 | $1.94 | $2.13 +9.8% | — | — |
| Jul 27, 2009 | $0.06 | $0.02 -66.7% | — | — |
Green = beat the estimate, red = missed. An earnings print is the fastest way a thesis changes — our designations should be re-read after each one.
Recent SEC Filings
| Filed | Form | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 6-K | View |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 6-K | View |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 6-K | View |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 6-K | View |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 6-K | View |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 6-K | View |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 6-K | View |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 6-K | View |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 6-K | View |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 6-K | View |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 6-K | View |
| May 20, 2026 | 6-K | View |
Filings link to the SEC’s EDGAR system. Annual/quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q, 20-F) carry the full story; 8-K/6-K current reports are the fastest signal that something material happened.
Price Overview
Last updated: Aug 13, 2026 3:00pm (just now)Price History (1 Year)
Revenue & Net Income Trend
This company does not file structured financial statements with the U.S. SEC, so quarterly figures aren't available from our filings-based data engine. Annual figures shown here come from the sources that do cover it.
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | Net Margin | YoY/QoQ |
|---|
Key Metrics
EPS (Diluted): 0.68
Total Equity: $4.94B
Shares: 660,300,000
Total Debt: $2.00B
Cash: $449.51M
EBITDA: $741.08M
Total Debt: $2.00B
Cash: $449.51M
Revenue: $4.83B
Revenue: $4.83B
Revenue: $4.83B
Total Equity: $4.94B
Tax Rate: 26.5%
Equity: $4.94B
Total Debt: $2.00B
Cash: $449.51M
Current Liabilities: N/A
Long-Term Debt: $1.92B
Total Debt: $2.00B
Total Equity: $4.94B
Shares: 660,300,000
Shares: 660,300,000
CapEx: $0.00
Shares: 660,300,000
Stock Price: $16.23
Net Income: $452.21M
Income Statement (Annual)
Last updated: Aug 11, 2026 4:08am (2d ago)| Metric | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.6B | $5.2B | $5.0B | $4.8B | $4.8B |
| Cost of Revenue | $2.4B | $2.8B | $2.5B | $2.4B | $2.3B |
| Gross Profit | $2.3B | $2.4B | $2.5B | $2.4B | $2.5B |
| Operating Expenses | $2.0B | $2.1B | $1.8B | $1.7B | $1.8B |
| Operating Income | $247.0M | $365.8M | $672.2M | $730.3M | $684.4M |
| Net Income | $214.6M | $326.7M | $510.3M | $585.8M | $452.2M |
| EBITDA | $315.9M | $441.4M | $737.0M | $785.6M | $741.1M |
| EPS | $0.28 | $44.28 | $0.72 | $0.87 | $0.69 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.28 | $44.01 | $0.71 | $0.86 | $0.68 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Last updated: Aug 11, 2026 4:08am (2d ago)| Metric | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $1.3B | $753.2M | $421.2M | $733.0M | $449.5M |
| Total Current Assets | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total Assets | $9.9B | $9.9B | $9.1B | $9.3B | $8.7B |
| Current Liabilities | — | — | — | — | — |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.7B | $1.5B | $1.5B | $1.6B | $1.9B |
| Total Liabilities | $4.1B | $3.9B | $3.7B | $3.8B | $3.8B |
| Total Equity | $5.8B | $6.0B | $5.4B | $5.5B | $4.9B |
| Retained Earnings | $1.4B | $1.2B | $1.0B | $1.1B | $849.1M |
Cash Flow (Annual)
Last updated: Aug 11, 2026 4:08am (2d ago)| Metric | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $440.1M | $487.3M | $708.7M | $846.4M | $885.5M |
| Capital Expenditure | -$86.4M | — | — | — | — |
| Free Cash Flow | $353.7M | — | — | — | — |
| Acquisitions (net) | -$74.2M | -$307.8M | -$230.8M | -$52.6M | -$225.4M |
| Net Debt Issued / (Repaid) | -$225.4M | -$230.8M | $0 | $464.4M | $58.0M |
| Dividends Paid | -$201.1M | -$211.9M | -$209.2M | -$210.6M | -$216.0M |
| Stock Buybacks | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net Change in Cash | -$237.6M | -$531.9M | -$315.9M | $315.9M | -$283.5M |
Growth Trends (YoY %)
Last updated: Aug 11, 2026 4:08am (2d ago)| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth | +12.0% | -4.3% | -3.3% | +0.7% |
| Gross Profit Growth | +6.8% | +2.2% | -1.3% | +2.7% |
| Operating Income Growth | +48.1% | +83.8% | +8.6% | -6.3% |
| Net Income Growth | +52.2% | +56.2% | +14.8% | -22.8% |
| EBITDA Growth | +39.7% | +67.0% | +6.6% | -5.7% |
Dividend History (Last 20)
Last updated: Aug 11, 2026 4:08am (2d ago)| Date | Dividend | Declaration | Record | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-20 | $0.24 | — | — | — |
| 2025-08-15 | $0.09 | — | — | — |
| 2025-03-21 | $0.21 | — | — | — |
| 2024-08-09 | $0.09 | — | — | — |
| 2024-03-21 | $0.20 | — | — | — |
| 2023-08-10 | $0.09 | — | — | — |
| 2023-03-23 | $0.18 | — | — | — |
| 2022-08-11 | $0.08 | — | — | — |
| 2022-03-24 | $0.17 | — | — | — |
| 2021-08-12 | $0.09 | — | — | — |
| 2021-03-25 | $0.19 | — | — | — |
| 2020-08-13 | $0.08 | — | — | — |
| 2020-03-26 | $0.17 | — | — | — |
| 2019-08-15 | $0.07 | — | — | — |
| 2019-04-04 | $0.17 | — | — | — |
| 2018-08-16 | $0.07 | — | — | — |
| 2018-04-05 | $0.16 | — | — | — |
| 2017-08-16 | $0.07 | — | — | — |
| 2017-04-05 | $0.44 | — | — | — |
| 2016-08-17 | $0.24 | — | — | — |
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