Pearson plc (PSON) Stock Overview
London Stock Exchange · Communication Services · Publishing
About 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,…
Source: Yahoo Finance
Sector & Industry
Pearson plc operates in the Communication Services sector, within the Publishing industry group. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange exchange.
Pearson plc at a Glance
| Company | Pearson plc |
| Ticker | PSON |
| Exchange | London Stock Exchange |
| Currency | GBP |
| Price | £12.55 |
| Market cap | £7.54B |
| P/E ratio (trailing) | 24.62 |
| EPS (trailing) | £0.01 |
| 52-week high | £13.18 |
| 52-week low | £8.75 |
| Dividend yield | 2.01% |
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Publishing |
| Employees | 13,665 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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What is Pearson plc's P/E ratio?
Pearson plc (PSON) has a trailing P/E ratio of 24.62 as of our latest data snapshot.
What is Pearson plc's market cap?
Pearson plc's market capitalisation is £7.54B based on the most recent snapshot.
What is PSON's 52-week range?
Over the past 52 weeks, PSON has traded between £8.75 and £13.18.
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