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Communication Services - Publishing - NYSE - GB
$ 15.75
0.382 %
$ 10.7 B
Market Cap
26.25
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jan, 19, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one PSO stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 15.8 USD, Pearson plc is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jan, 19, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one PSO stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 15.8 USD, Pearson plc is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jan, 19, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one PSO stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 15.8 USD, Pearson plc is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS
FINANCIALS
3.67 B REVENUE
-4.35%
498 M OPERATING INCOME
83.76%
378 M NET INCOME
17.03%
525 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
45.43%
-301 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-2315.38%
-450 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
44.03%
877 M REVENUE
0.00%
110 M OPERATING INCOME
-7.20%
78.5 M NET INCOME
0.00%
37.5 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
0.00%
-40.5 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-0.00%
18 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
0.00%
Balance Sheet Pearson plc
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Current Assets 2.43 B
Cash & Short-Term Investments 312 M
Receivables 725 M
Other Current Assets 1.4 B
Non-Current Assets 4.29 B
Long-Term Investments 165 M
PP&E 217 M
Other Non-Current Assets 3.91 B
Current Liabilities 1.4 B
Accounts Payable 317 M
Short-Term Debt 67 M
Other Current Liabilities 1.02 B
Non-Current Liabilities 1.34 B
Long-Term Debt 1.09 B
Other Non-Current Liabilities 241 M
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Pearson plc
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Revenue 3.67 B
Cost Of Revenue 1.84 B
Gross Profit 1.84 B
Operating Expenses 1.34 B
Operating Income 498 M
Other Expenses 120 M
Net Income 378 M
RATIOS
49.95% GROSS MARGIN
49.95%
13.55% OPERATING MARGIN
13.55%
10.29% NET MARGIN
10.29%
9.51% ROE
9.51%
5.62% ROA
5.62%
8.37% ROIC
8.37%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Pearson plc
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Net Income 378 M
Depreciation & Amortization 543 M
Capital Expenditures -126 M
Stock-Based Compensation 40 M
Change in Working Capital -96 M
Others -401 M
Free Cash Flow 399 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Pearson plc
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for PSO of $11 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $11 to a high of $11 .
PSO Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
11 USD -30.16%
PSO Average Price Target Wall Street Target
11 USD -30.16%
PSO Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
11 USD -30.16%
4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
0.79% DIVIDEND YIELD
0.095 USD DIVIDEND PER SHARE
5. COMPETITION
6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Pearson plc
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Sold
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7. News
With 100 Million Digital Credentials Issued Through Credly, Pearson Fosters a Future-proof Workforce for Enterprises in the AI Era and Beyond HOBOKEN, N.J. , Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, marks a pivotal milestone in its commitment to provide high-quality, meaningful credentials in a skills-based economy. prnewswire.com - 1 week ago
DIS or PSO: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? Investors interested in Media Conglomerates stocks are likely familiar with Walt Disney (DIS) and Pearson (PSO). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? zacks.com - 1 month ago
Porter Airlines Landing in Kelowna With New Toronto Pearson Flights TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines is expanding its presence in British Columbia with flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW). Service begins on May 14, 2025, with five weekly roundtrip flights, increasing to daily roundtrip flights on June 23. Kelowna will be the third city in British Columbia that Porter serves with its new 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, complementing existing flights to Vancouver and Victoria. The E195-E2. businesswire.com - 1 month ago
Pearson, ITV, LSEG eye windfall as HMRC hands back £700mln on EU tax ruling Pearson PLC (LSE:PSON), ITV PLC (LSE:ITV) and London Stock Exchange Group PLC (LSE:LSEG) are in line to benefit from some £700 million in refunds following an overturned ruling in Europe on tax exemptions. The Court of Justice of the European Union last month sided with the UK against a 2019 decision by Brussels to class exemptions for firms using overseas financing companies as illegal state aid. proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2 months ago
Pearson Medical Technologies Introduces m:Print Bar Code Labeling Software v4 for Pharmacy Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Compliance ALEXANDRIA, La., Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pearson Medical Technologies announces the international release of m:Print® Bar Code Labeling Software Version 4, a powerful new upgrade of its industry-leading pharmacy barcode label printing software. m:Print® v4 empowers pharmacies and other medication repackagers to utilize all the data contained in the new 2D Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) barcode by applying its 1-Click Print® technology with multiple rules-based logical algorithms to enable a safer and faster pharmacy repackaging and labeling process.  With its 1-Click Print® technology, any DSCSA-compliant barcode label or any other label can easily be configured and printed on any printer with a single mouse click.  The new m:Print® v4 automatically extracts all data contained in the DSCSA barcode, such as the drug's unique identifier (GTIN, UPC, and NDC), the DSCSA package serial number, manufacturer's expiration date, and lot number. This DSCSA data, combined with m:Print®'s proprietary algorithms and 1-Click Print® technology enables enhanced pharmacy workflow efficiency in packaging operations while increasing overall safety. globenewswire.com - 2 months ago
Pearson Medical Technologies Introduces m:Print Bar Code Labeling Software v4 for Pharmacy Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Compliance ALEXANDRIA, La., Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pearson Medical Technologies announces the international release of m:Print® Bar Code Labeling Software Version 4, a powerful new upgrade of its industry-leading pharmacy barcode label printing software. m:Print® v4 empowers pharmacies and other medication repackagers to utilize all the data contained in the new 2D Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) barcode by applying its 1-Click Print® technology with multiple rules-based logical algorithms to enable a safer and faster pharmacy repackaging and labeling process.  With its 1-Click Print® technology, any DSCSA-compliant barcode label or any other label can easily be configured and printed on any printer with a single mouse click.  The new m:Print® v4 automatically extracts all data contained in the DSCSA barcode, such as the drug's unique identifier (GTIN, UPC, and NDC), the DSCSA package serial number, manufacturer's expiration date, and lot number. This DSCSA data, combined with m:Print®'s proprietary algorithms and 1-Click Print® technology enables enhanced pharmacy workflow efficiency in packaging operations while increasing overall safety. globenewswire.com - 2 months ago
Pearson shares are early risers as AI makes a positive mark on performance Shares in Pearson PLC (LSE:PSON) rose 1.6% in early trading as the company reported early “commercial benefits” from integrating artificial intelligence across its services. In the first nine months of the year, Pearson's AI-powered higher education tools saw over five million student interactions, resulting in double-digit growth in billings for these products. proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2 months ago
AI helps Pearson grow sales 5% in back-to-school quarter British education company Pearson reported 5% growth in underlying sales in its third quarter on Tuesday, boosted by a stronger performance in assessment and qualifications, putting it on track to meet market expectations for the year. reuters.com - 2 months ago
Pearson 2024 Nine Month Trading Update (Unaudited) LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Highlights Advancing our 2024 strategic priorities: Progressing in Enterprise: signed a new meaningful multi-year enterprise deal with ServiceNow and expanded our partnership with Degreed. Scaling AI across our products and services: double-digit year-over-year billings growth in Higher Education products with AI study tools, and developing English Language Learning Teaching Pal to create customised lesson content and activities. Underlying Group sales growth1: up 5% in. businesswire.com - 2 months ago
All Jobs are Tech Jobs: Pearson's Skills Map U.S. Predicts Dramatic Shifts in Employment Landscape; 1.9m New Jobs Through 2028 Widespread adoption of advanced technologies makes tech skills essential in all sectors CEOs and CHROs need to rethink workforce and skilling strategies Healthcare sector booming as population ages HOBOKEN, N.J. , Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today launched the Skills Map of the United States, an in-depth analysis of the American job market through 2028. prnewswire.com - 2 months ago
School Assessment Tools Market Forecast Report 2025-2030, Featuring Profiles of CogniFit, Educomp Solutions, Edutech, LearningMate, Nearpod, Pearson Education, Renaissance Learning, Scantron and More Dublin, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "School Assessment Tools Market by Product, Level - Global Forecast 2025-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The School Assessment Tools Market grew from USD 10.44 billion in 2023 to USD 11.38 billion in 2024. It is expected to continue growing at a CAGR of 10.07%, reaching USD 20.44 billion by 2030. School assessment tools encompass a broad range of products and platforms designed to evaluate, measure, and enhance student learning, teacher effectiveness, and overall educational outcomes. These tools include standardized tests, online quizzes, adaptive learning platforms, formative and summative assessment software, and analytical dashboards. The necessity of these tools stems from their ability to provide accurate data which educators use to tailor instruction to meet students' needs, thereby fostering a personalized learning environment and improving school accountability. Their application spans K-12 and higher education, educational consulting, curriculum development, and teacher training programs. globenewswire.com - 3 months ago
Duke Energy names new state president for South Carolina Tim Pearson will manage state and local regulatory and government relations, and community affairs Mike Callahan will become senior vice president and treasurer GREENVILLE, S.C. , Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy today announced that Tim Pearson will become South Carolina state president, effective Nov. 1. prnewswire.com - 3 months ago
8. Profile Summary

Pearson plc PSO

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COUNTRY GB
INDUSTRY Publishing
MARKET CAP $ 10.7 B
Dividend Yield 0.79%
Description Pearson plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Higher Education, and Workforce Skills. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers Pearson VUE, US student assessment, clinical assessment, UK GCSE, and A levels and international academic qualifications. 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 Higher Education segment provides the US, Canadian, and international higher education courseware businesses. The Workforce Skills offers BTEC, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Pearson college, and apprenticeships. Pearson plc was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Contact 80 Strand, London, WC2R 0RL https://plc.pearson.com
IPO Date Nov. 18, 1996
Employees 17612
Officers Mr. Tim Bozik President of Higher Education, Interim Chief Product Officer & Co-President of Direct to Consumer Ms. Allison P. Bebo Chief Human Resources Officer Ms. Sally Kate Miranda Johnson Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director Ms. Joanne Russell Senior Vice President of Investor Relations, Financial Communications & ESG Ms. Marykay Wells Chief Information Officer Ms. Cinthia Nespoli General Counsel Mr. Dave Treat Chief Technology Officer Mr. Omar Paul Abbosh Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director Mr. Albert Roger Hitchcock Head of Telecom & Technology Partnerships Ms. Ginny Cartwright Ziegler Chief Marketing Officer