Pearson plc ADR Dossier
Financial Snapshot
Revenue, profitability, returns, debt, and capital allocation
Revenue $4.8B+8.2% YoYTTM through 31 Dec 2025
Net Income $450.5M-17.1% YoYTTM through 31 Dec 2025
Free Cash Flow $797.3MTTM through 31 Dec 2025
Margins
| Current | |
|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 52.0% |
| EBITDA Margin | 13.1% |
| Operating Margin | 14.2% |
| Net Margin | 9.4% |
Returns
9.2%ROE
5.2%ROA
11.3%ROIC
Balance Sheet Health
Debt / Equity0.40x
Current Ratio2.00x
Net Debt$1.1B
Cash & Equivalents$333M
Quality Metrics
Piotroski F-Score5 / 9
FCF Margin16.6%
Rule of 4020.8
Multi-Year Trend
RevenueFY2025: $3.6B
Diluted EPSFY2025: $0.51
Dividend
$0.24Per share, FY20261.48%Yield-3.2%5-yr growth
Capital Allocation
Capex Intensity1.3%
Segment Performance
| Segment | Revenue | YoY | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment & Qualifications | +4.0% | View detailsExpected to drive growth through continued contract wins and expansion of professional certifications. | |
| Virtual Learning | +8.0% | View detailsStrong momentum heading into 2026 supported by favorable mix and funding. | |
| Higher Education | +2.0% | View detailsFocus remains on digital courseware adoption and platform convergence. | |
| English Language Learning | +1.0% | View detailsContinued expansion of digital language tutoring solutions. | |
| Enterprise Learning & Skills | +6.0% | View detailsGrowth to be driven by vocational qualifications and strategic account growth. |
Financials converted at 0.7425 from GBP.
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