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Pearson (PSON) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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GBX 1,278.50 +2.50 (+0.20%)
(As of 12:27 PM ET)

Pearson Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
1.80%
Annual Dividend
GBX 23
Recent
Dividend Payment
Sep. 16
Dividend Payout Ratio
4,600.00%

Pearson (PSON) pays an annual dividend of GBX 23 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.80%. The next payment of GBX 7.40 per share was paid on Monday, September 16, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Thursday, August 8. The company currently pays out 4,600.00% of its earnings and 31.47% of its cash flow as dividends.

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PSON Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Pearson's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

PSON Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Pearson's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Pearson vs. The Competition

Compare Pearson's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Communication and LON companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypePearsonCommunication CompaniesLON Companies
Annual DividendGBX 23GBX 0.17GBX 21.42
Dividend Yield1.80%6.96%11.77%

Pearson Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings4,600.00%
Based on Cashflow31.47%

Pearson Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
7/29/2024GBX 7.40-GBX 8.30
52.87%
0.7%8/8/20248/8/20249/16/2024
3/1/2024GBX 15.70+GBX 8.70
124.29%
1.63%3/21/20243/21/20245/3/2024
7/31/2023GBX 7-GBX 7.90
53.02%
0.8%8/10/20238/10/20239/18/2023
3/3/2023GBX 14.90+GBX 8.30
125.76%
1.62%3/23/20233/23/20235/5/2023

This table shows Pearson's dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Pearson Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Pearson is 1.80%. Learn more on PSON's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for PSON shares is GBX 23. Learn more on PSON's annual dividend history.

Pearson's most recent dividend payment of GBX 7.40 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, September 16, 2024.

Pearson's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, August 8, 2024.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was a decrease of GBX 8.30 on Monday, July 29, 2024.

The dividend payout ratio for PSON is:
  • 4,600.00% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 31.47% based on cash flow

Pearson's dividend yield of 2.21% is lower than the average Communication Services company that issues a dividend. Pearson's dividend payout ratio of 4,600.00% may not be sustainable.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Pearson stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.


This page (LON:PSON) was last updated on 12/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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