Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.23
Pearson plc (PSO) Dividend History
Income profile from 1997 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.0%
Payout Ratio
35.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
PSO Dividend Income Check
Safety
35.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.5% and trend is rising.
PSO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.0%
Trailing DPS$0.23
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout35.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout12.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR6.5%
5Y CAGR5.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.1%
Total Shareholder Yield7.1%
1Y Total Return4.4%
5Y Total Return38.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,89010Y ago$14,51420Y ago$18,967
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
PSO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (30 years of payments)
PSO Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Pearson plc distributes 35.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 12.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
PSO has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.5% and 5-year CAGR of 5.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PSO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.0% dividend yield, 5.1% buyback yield, 7.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 38.9%, with dividends contributing 12.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,514 today.
PSO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.13
Avg/Payment$0.1566
Latest Change+122.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026Latest | $0.2362 | ↑ +122.5% | 2.69% | May 15, 2026 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.1062 | ↓ -51.8% | 2.26% | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.2201 | ↑ +125.8% | 2.05% | May 16, 2025 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.0975 | ↓ -50.4% | 2.22% | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.1967 | ↑ +127.5% | 2.17% | May 8, 2024 |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $0.0865 | ↓ -52.4% | 2.52% | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Mar 23, 2023 | $0.1815 | ↑ +124.1% | 2.63% | May 10, 2023 |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $0.0810 | ↓ -57.2% | 2.50% | Sep 23, 2022 |
PSO Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.0%
#2 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
35.9% payout
Streak
3Y
5.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.1%
#4 of 5
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LAURPSO Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.24 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2025 | $0.33 | 10.9% | 2 | — | — | — | 3.5% |
| 2024 | $0.29 | 9.8% | 2 | $0.63 | 46.7% | 2.14x | 3.2% |
| 2023 | $0.27 | -0.9% | 2 | $0.53 | 50.6% | 1.98x | 2.9% |
| 2022 | $0.27 | -2.0% | 2 | $0.33 | 81.9% | 1.22x | 2.9% |
| 2021 | $0.28 | 9.6% | 2 | $0.23 | 120.0% | 0.83x | 3.0% |
| 2020 | $0.25 | 3.2% | 2 | $0.41 | 61.4% | 1.63x | 2.7% |
| 2019 | $0.24 | 2.3% | 2 | $0.34 | 71.8% | 1.39x | 2.7% |
| 2018 | $0.24 | -51.2% | 2 | $0.76 | 31.4% | 3.19x | 2.6% |
| 2017 | $0.49 | -32.0% | 2 | $0.50 | 97.7% | 1.02x | 5.3% |
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PSO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PSO stock.
How much dividend does PSO pay per share?
Pearson plc (PSO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.23 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is PSO's next ex-dividend date?
PSO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PSO typically pays dividends Annual.
Is PSO's dividend safe?
PSO's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +35.9% and FCF payout ratio of +12.6%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is PSO a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Pearson plc is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does PSO pay dividends?
Pearson plc pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.23 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 29+ years from 1997 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PSO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PSO five years ago would be worth approximately $13,890 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PSO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PSO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.