Pearson plc (NYSE:PSO)

Pearson plc PSO

Communication Services - Publishing - NYSE - GB

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$ 15.02

-0.53 %

$ 10.2 B

Market Cap

23.84

P/E

1. INTRINSIC VALUE

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.[ Read More ]

The intrinsic value of one PSO stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 15 USD, Pearson plc is HIDDEN

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2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart PSO

FINANCIALS

Annual
Quarterly

3.67 B REVENUE

Growth Rates

1Year -4.35%

3Years 2.65%

5Years -2.31%

7Years -3.01%

10Years -3.17%

498 M OPERATING INCOME

Growth Rates

1Year 83.76%

3Years 20.73%

5Years -2.07%

7Years 11.92%

10Years 0.84%

378 M NET INCOME

Growth Rates

1Year 17.03%

3Years 6.83%

5Years -8.52%

7Years 11.64%

10Years -3.49%

845 M OPERATING CASH FLOW

Growth Rates

1Year 134.07%

3Years 29.51%

5Years 12.83%

7Years 10.88%

10Years 9.03%

-301 M INVESTING CASH FLOW

Growth Rates

1Year -2315.38%

3Years -14.71%

5Years -19.40%

7Years -32.95%

10Years 0.92%

-450 M FINANCING CASH FLOW

Growth Rates

1Year 44.03%

3Years -14.60%

5Years 9.20%

7Years 6.06%

10Years -0.13%

877 M REVENUE

Growth Rates

1Year -4.35%

3Years 2.65%

5Years -2.31%

7Years -3.01%

10Years -3.17%

110 M OPERATING INCOME

Growth Rates

1Year 83.76%

3Years 20.73%

5Years -2.07%

7Years 11.92%

10Years 0.84%

78.5 M NET INCOME

Growth Rates

1Year 17.03%

3Years 6.83%

5Years -8.52%

7Years 11.64%

10Years -3.49%

37.5 M OPERATING CASH FLOW

Growth Rates

1Year 134.07%

3Years 29.51%

5Years 12.83%

7Years 10.88%

10Years 9.03%

-40.5 M INVESTING CASH FLOW

Growth Rates

1Year -2315.38%

3Years -14.71%

5Years -19.40%

7Years -32.95%

10Years 0.92%

18 M FINANCING CASH FLOW

Growth Rates

1Year 44.03%

3Years -14.60%

5Years 9.20%

7Years 6.06%

10Years -0.13%

Balance Sheet Decomposition Pearson plc

6.73 B ASSETS
2.74 B LIABILITIES

Current Assets	2.43 B
Cash & Short-Term Investments	312 M
Receivables	725 M
Other Current Assets	1.39 B
Non-Current Assets	4.3 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	72 M
Other Current Liabilities	1.02 B
Non-Current Liabilities	1.34 B
Long-Term Debt	1.13 B
Other Non-Current Liabilities	203 M

EFFICIENCY

Earnings Waterfall Pearson plc

Revenue	3.67 B
Cost Of Revenue	2.01 B
Gross Profit	1.66 B
Operating Expenses	1.34 B
Operating Income	498 M
Other Expenses	120 M
Net Income	378 M

RATIOS

45.29% GROSS MARGIN

Averages

1Year 45.29%

3Years 47.02%

5Years 48.20%

7Years 49.74%

10Years 51.27%

13.55% OPERATING MARGIN

Averages

1Year 13.55%

3Years 8.65%

5Years 8.28%

7Years 9.25%

10Years 0.90%

10.29% NET MARGIN

Averages

1Year 10.29%

3Years 7.25%

5Years 7.66%

7Years 8.79%

10Years 3.83%

9.51% ROE

Averages

1Year 9.51%

3Years 6.38%

5Years 6.66%

7Years 8.06%

10Years 2.33%

5.62% ROA

Averages

1Year 5.62%

3Years 3.78%

5Years 3.84%

7Years 4.54%

10Years 1.98%

8.29% ROIC

Averages

1Year 8.29%

3Years 5.33%

5Years 5.38%

7Years 6.80%

10Years 1.55%

FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS

Free Cash Flow Analysis Pearson plc

Net Income	378 M
Depreciation & Amortization	543 M
Capital Expenditures	-426 M
Stock-Based Compensation	40 M
Change in Working Capital	-96 M
Others	720 M
Free Cash Flow	419 M

3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES

Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Pearson plc

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 -26.76%

PSO Average Price Target Wall Street Target

11 USD -26.76%

PSO Highest Price Target Wall Street Target

11 USD -26.76%

4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS

0.79% DIVIDEND YIELD

0.095 USD DIVIDEND PER SHARE

5. COMPETITION

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6. Ownership

Insider Ownership Pearson plc

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7. News

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 - 6 days 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 - 1 week 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 - 3 weeks 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month ago

Expanded Partnership Between Pearson and Degreed Helps Organizations Identify, Develop and Validate Future Skills for Business Transformation HOBOKEN, N.J. , Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, and Degreed are expanding their partnership to help organizations future-proof their talent in the AI era. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago

Pearson Unveils Generative AI Foundations Certification AI proficiency is emerging as a must-have skill across all industries. Pearson's new program offers training and verification of Generative AI knowledge. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago

Ingenovis Health Names Catherine Pearson President of Springboard, Fastaff Travel Nursing and HealthCare Support PHOENIX & GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ingenovis Health, a leading healthcare talent provider, announced the promotion of Catherine Pearson to President of Springboard, Fastaff and HealthCare Support. In her new role, Pearson will lead all aspects for three leading workforce solution brands within the Ingenovis Health portfolio. She will maximize the cross-brand capabilities to accelerate delivery of exceptional talent opportunities for clinicians and client workforce solutions to. businesswire.com - 1 month ago

8. Profile Summary

Pearson plc PSO

COUNTRY GB

INDUSTRY Publishing

MARKET CAP $ 10.2 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 Ms. Joanne Russell Senior Vice President of Investor Relations, Financial Communications & ESG Ms. Allison P. Bebo Chief Human Resources Officer Mr. Tim Bozik President of Higher Education, Interim Chief Product Officer & Co-President of Direct to Consumer Mr. Dave Treat Chief Technology Officer Ms. Marykay Wells Chief Information Officer Ms. Sally Kate Miranda Johnson Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director Ms. Cinthia Nespoli General Counsel 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

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