PSO — Pearson plc
Dividend Grades
vs Communication Services sector| Metric | PSO | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.13% | 3.00% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 3.44% | 3.64% |
| Payout Ratio | — | 34.7% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 30 | 12 |
| 1Y Total Return | -2.2% | 11.7% |
Grades compare this stock to Communication Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
1.54%
3-Year Growth
3.31%
5-Year Growth
3.44%
10-Year Growth
0.59%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Mar 20, 2026
Last Payment
May 15, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.2346 | +163.64% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.0890 | -57.45% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.2092 | +120.24% |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.0950 | -52.20% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.1987 | +129.76% |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $0.0865 | -52.36% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | $0.1815 | +124.09% |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $0.0810 | -57.23% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | $0.1894 | +116.35% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $0.0875 | -53.56% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | $0.1885 | +142.30% |
| Aug 13, 2020 | $0.0778 | -55.29% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | $0.1740 | +138.36% |
| Aug 15, 2019 | $0.0730 | -57.31% |
| Apr 4, 2019 | $0.1710 | +137.83% |
| Aug 16, 2018 | $0.0719 | -56.84% |
| Apr 5, 2018 | $0.1666 | +156.31% |
| Aug 16, 2017 | $0.0650 | -84.66% |
| Apr 5, 2017 | $0.4236 | +77.98% |
| Aug 17, 2016 | $0.2380 | -50.52% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
N/A
FCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Peer Comparison
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.