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Pearson PLC(PSON)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward58Moderate
Risk28Low
75%Data
2.1% dividend yield
PSON
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Pearson PLC | Communication Services
Defensive Anchor
Market Cap:7.20Bn
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Reward Rating
58
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Top 50% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
28
Low
Risk Assessment
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New listing — limited trading history
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Earnings Ex-dividend

Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 1238p.

What is Pearson PLC?

Pearson plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally.

PSON · Verdict

Solid reward · low risk

PSON scores well on cash flow and volatility with no major weaknesses flagged in the model.

Based on 88% data coverage

PSON · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 4

  • Cash flow85/100

    18% free-cash-flow margin

  • Volatility75/100

    Above average

  • Profitability68/100

    9% net margin · 9% ROE

  • Valuation68/100

    P/E 20.3× · PEG 1.90

No major weaknesses flagged.

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Pearson PLC?

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, Enterprise Learning & Skills, and Higher Education. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Communication Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 7.20B, and a P/E ratio of 23.9x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
Profitability
Adequate profitability with some margin variability in recent periods.
Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
Valuation
Valuation appears fair relative to current fundamentals.

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Reward: Moderate (58)

The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with profitability and valuation as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are low, suggesting a relatively contained downside profile.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorCommunication Services
IndustryPublishing
Market Cap7.20B
P/E Ratio23.94
Dividend Yield2.15%
Beta-0.031
Insider Activity
12M windowAwaiting coverage
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