Stock Overview

Pearson PLC ADR (PSO)

NYSE · Communication Services · Publishing

Pearson PLC ADR is a Communication Services company with a market capitalization of $9.78B, a trailing P/E ratio of 24.3, and a dividend yield of 1.99%.

Market Cap
$9.78B
P/E (TTM)
24.3
Forward P/E
20.1
Price/Sales
2.7
Price/Book
2.2
EV/EBITDA
7.8
Dividend Yield
1.99%
Beta
-0.03
EPS (TTM)
$0.67
Profit Margin
10.8%
ROE
9.2%
Short % of Float
0.5%
Days to Cover
3.1
52W High
$17.64
52W Low
$11.84

5-Year Price History

Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025 · in GBP

Revenue
3.50B GBP
Gross Profit
1.82B GBP
Operating Income
497.85M GBP
Net Income
327.66M GBP
Free Cash Flow
646.51M GBP
Total Debt
1.06B GBP
Cash & Equivalents
332.41M GBP
Shareholder Equity
3.64B GBP

Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)

QuarterReportedActual EPSEstimateSurprise
Q2 2025August 1, 2025$0.25
Q4 2024February 27, 2025$0.41$0.00
Q4 2022March 3, 2023$0.00$0.00
Q2 2022July 28, 2022$0.00$0.00
Q4 2021March 14, 2022$0.00$0.00
Q2 2021July 30, 2021$0.00$0.00

Short Interest

FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.

SettlementShares Short% of Shares OutDays to CoverChange
July 15, 20263,134,9773.1-12.5%
June 30, 20263,582,4715.0-15.1%
June 15, 20264,218,0864.9-11.5%
May 29, 20264,764,9295.3+43.2%
May 15, 20263,327,5663.2-25.6%
April 30, 20264,472,0994.1+25.7%
April 15, 20263,558,3633.3+32.4%
March 31, 20262,688,2342.1-17.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pearson PLC ADR's market cap?

As of August 13, 2026, Pearson PLC ADR (PSO) has a market capitalization of $9.78B.

What is Pearson PLC ADR's P/E ratio?

Pearson PLC ADR trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 24.3. Its forward P/E is 20.1.

Does Pearson PLC ADR pay a dividend?

Yes — Pearson PLC ADR pays a dividend yielding 1.99%, an annual payout of $0.26 per share.

What sector is PSO in?

Pearson PLC ADR is in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Publishing industry.

What is Pearson PLC ADR's short interest?

As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 3,134,977 PSO shares were sold short. Days to cover: 3.1. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.

What was Pearson PLC ADR's revenue?

In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), Pearson PLC ADR reported revenue of 3.50B GBP and net income of 327.66M GBP.

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Data as of August 13, 2026. Figures are sourced from company filings and market data and may be delayed or revised. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.