PSO is Pearson, PLC (Communication Services). Trading at $18.39. Current dividend yield: 1.26%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.22 |
| Current yield | 1.26% |
| Payment frequency | Semi-Annually |
| Next ex-dividend date | Feb 15, 2027(in 115 days) |
| Next payment (estimated) | Apr 01, 2027 · $0.1104 |
| Most recent payment date | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1104 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 6.03% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 9.30% |
| Payout ratio | 51% |
| Market cap | $10.91B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | $0.1104 |
| 2026-03-20 | $0.2362 |
| 2025-08-15 | $0.1062 |
| 2025-03-21 | $0.2201 |
| 2024-08-09 | $0.0975 |
| 2024-03-21 | $0.1967 |
| 2023-08-10 | $0.0865 |
| 2023-03-23 | $0.1878 |
Price chart & technicals
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About PSO
UK-listed Pearson is a testing and educational provider. Pearson's primary operations are in assessment and qualifications, testing and higher education, but they also provide English education and testing, virtual learning, prehiring testing and screening, and upskilling/reskilling. The company divested noncore businesses, including the Financial Times, The Economist, and the publishing house Penguin, and is now focused on serving as an educational resource and testing provider.
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Frequently asked
What is PSO's dividend yield?
PSO (Pearson, PLC) currently has a dividend yield of 1.26%, which works out to about $0.22 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is PSO's next ex-dividend date?
PSO's next ex-dividend date is Feb 15, 2027 (in 115 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did PSO last pay a dividend?
PSO's most recent dividend payment date was Sep 21, 2026.
How often does PSO pay dividends?
PSO pays dividends on a semi-annually schedule.
How fast is PSO growing its dividend?
PSO has been growing its dividend at a 9.30% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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