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    Publishing
Pearson plc

Pearson plc

PSORF
Pearson plcUS flagOther OTC
14.80
USD
- -
- -
8.92BMarket Cap
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
6.28
5.6
5.49
5.59
5.55
5.31
4.98
4.5
4.55
5.2
5.16
5.28
5.49
6.01
Basic EPS, GAAP
0.67
0.58
1.01
-2.87
0.5
0.76
0.34
0.44
0.23
0.33
0.53
0.64
0.51
0.36
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.22
0.34
-0.04
0.2
0.08
0.34
0.23
0.34
0.2
0.29
0.56
0.75
0.8
- -
Dividend per Share
0.46
0.49
0.52
0.52
0.39
0.17
0.19
0.19
0.2
0.21
0.22
0.23
0.25
- -
Book Value per Share
4.13
4.2
4.8
1.13
1.06
1.59
1.42
1.39
1.67
1.44
1.29
1.48
1.21
2.36
Tangible Book Value per Share
-0.12
-0.4
1.54
1.11
1.3
1.95
1.83
1.84
2
1.68
1.26
1.53
1
-0.41
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
808
811
813
815
813
778
777
755
754
738
712
673
651
797
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
5,069
4,540
4,468
4,552
4,513
4,129
3,869
3,397
3,428
3,841
3,674
3,552
3,577
4,790
Operating Margin (%)
11.44
10.09
9.58
6.22
7.18
9.03
9.36
6.71
9.71
10.31
13.96
15.32
16.66
-25.13
Depreciation Expense
309
401
1,200
2,912
313
253
389
597
687
618
543
526
571
- -
Net Income, GAAP
538
471
823
-2,337
406
588
264
330
177
242
378
434
335
290
Effective Tax Rate (%)
22.77
21.96
- -
- -
3.09
- -
- -
13.16
- -
24.46
22.92
14.71
26.48
- -
Profit Margin (%)
10.61
10.37
18.42
-51.34
9
14.24
6.82
9.71
5.16
6.3
10.29
12.22
9.37
6.05
Working Capital
689
737
2,192
2,161
1,080
1,242
1,681
1,695
1,641
1,339
1,029
1,250
1,159
1,310
LT Debt
1,693
1,883
2,048
2,424
1,066
674
1,572
1,397
1,245
1,144
1,094
1,157
1,419
2,019
Total Equity
5,706
5,985
6,418
4,348
4,021
4,525
4,323
4,134
4,280
4,415
3,988
4,053
3,663
5,024
Return on Invested Capital (%)
5.45
4.32
- -
- -
5.06
6.98
6.36
3.32
5.7
5.21
7.28
8.64
8.15
- -
Return on Capital (%)
10.99
9.56
- -
- -
18.7
32.06
13.87
14.51
9.07
11.76
19.24
21.88
16.34
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
16.71
13.98
22.52
-96.89
45.54
56.11
22.56
30.57
15.33
20.9
38.2
45.4
37.64
15.22

Capital Structure

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.
Jun'08
Sep'08
Dec'08
ST Debt
251
- -
344
LT Borrowings
1,897
- -
2,019
LT Finance Leases
- -
- -
3
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
808
- -
809
Market Capitalization
3,387
3,380
3,513

Working Capital

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.
Jun'08
Sep'08
Dec'08
Total Current Assets
2,514
- -
3,280
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
467
- -
742
Accounts Receivable, Net
1,032
- -
1,342
Inventories
486
- -
501
Total Current Liabilities
1,343
- -
1,970
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
251
- -
344
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
-4.7%
-2.2%
-9.62%
Free Cash Flow
-19.15%
23.56%
3.78%
Net Income, GAAP
-44.8%
7.71%
-22.81%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
-2%
1.2%
0.7%
Total Cash Common Dividend
-6.53%
1.87%
2.56%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2023
- -
- -
- -
- -
3,674
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
3,552
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
3,577

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2023
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.53
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.64
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.51

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2023
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.22
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.23
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.25

Company Description

APIChat
CEO
Omar Paul Abbosh
Full Time Employees
17,116
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Publishing
Address
80 Strand London United Kingdom WC2R 0RL
IPO Date
Feb 22, 2012
CIK
0000938323
Website
plc.pearson.com
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Business
Pearson plc (PSORF) operates as a leading global education company, providing digital learning platforms, assessments, qualifications, and related services to schools, higher education institutions, governments, enterprises, and individual learners worldwide. The company offers core products and services including digital learning environments such as MyLab, Mastering, Revel, and Pearson+ eTextbooks; assessment and qualification solutions through Edexcel and NCS Pearson; virtual learning platforms; English language learning programs like Pearson English Express Test; workforce skills training with vocational qualifications, BTEC, and T Levels; higher education courseware and resources by discipline; and enterprise solutions encompassing Career and Technical Education (CTE) curriculum via eDynamic Learning. Founded in 1844 and headquartered at 80 Strand in London, United Kingdom, Pearson conducts operations in over 70 countries through principal subsidiaries Pearson Education Inc., Pearson Education Ltd., and NCS Pearson, Inc., with business divisions spanning Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills, and Higher Education. Recent developments include the July 2025 acquisition of eDynamic Learning to bolster early careers strategy; strategic partnerships with Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, HCLTech, and McGraw Hill for AI transformation, enterprise momentum, and formative assessments; launches of AI-powered features like "Go Deeper" study tools and Pearson English Express Test; divestitures such as Pearson Online Learning Services and Pearson College; and a £350 million share buyback program announced in early 2025 alongside strong H1 sales growth of 2% to £1.72 billion.