Pearson, Plc
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- Pearson, Plc is well-positioned in the publishing industry, leveraging digital transformation to enhance its educational offerings and maintain a competitive edge.
- The company has a market capitalization of approximately $9.81 billion, indicating strong investor confidence.
- Pearson's revenue for 2023 was $3.674 billion, with a projected increase to $3.577 billion by 2025, showcasing a stable revenue trajectory.
- The publishing industry faces significant challenges from digital competitors, which may impact Pearson's market share and growth potential.
- Pearson's earnings growth has declined by 2.9% year-over-year, reflecting potential operational inefficiencies.
- The company's profit margin stands at 8.78%, which is relatively low compared to industry peers, indicating potential struggles in cost management.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $10.00B | Enterprise value | $11.69B | Trailing P/E | 24.82 | Forward P/E | 17.11 |
| PEG | 1.76 | Price / book | 2.25 | Beta | -0.05 | Dividend yield | 2.08% |
| Revenue growth | 3.3% | Earnings growth | -2.9% | Gross margin | 52.0% | Operating margin | 13.3% |
| Profit margin | 8.8% | ROE | 9.2% | ROA | 5.1% | Debt / equity | 0.52 |
| Current ratio | 2.00 | Free cash flow | $838.50M | Analyst recommendation | none | Mean target | $15.70 |
| 52w high | $17.75 | 52w low | $12.02 |
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Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.6B | $3.6B | $3.7B | $3.8B | — |
| Op margin | 16.7% | 15.3% | 14.0% | 10.3% | — |
| Net income | $335M | $434M | $378M | $242M | — |
| Gross margin | 52.0% | 51.0% | 49.9% | 46.7% | — |
| Gross profit | $1.9B | $1.8B | $1.8B | $1.8B | — |
| Operating income | $596M | $544M | $513M | $396M | — |
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News
2026-10-08 · Oil Stocks Screening For Profit Winners As Gulf Supply Risks Return
2026-09-29 · Pearson Acquires Workera, a Pioneer in AI-Native Enterprise Assessment and Skills Verification
2026-09-22 · Pearson explores credentialing platform to verify AI agents, CTO says
2026-09-18 · Pearson acquires ITS as it bets on verified skills in the AI era
2026-09-18 · Pearson Expands Assessment Technology Portfolio With ITS Acquisition
2026-09-18 · Pearson Acquires Assessment Technology Provider, ITS
2026-09-08 · All You Need to Know About Pearson (PSO) Rating Upgrade to Buy
2026-09-08 · Pearson and Illinois Tech to Explore Employability Pathways and Workforce-Focused Learning Credentials
2026-09-03 · Bank First Director Tracy Pearson Buys 1,024 Shares
2026-08-24 · European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Track Slightly Lower in Monday Trading
2026-08-14 · McGraw Hill Delivers Solid Q1 Beat, Morgan Stanley Says
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