Pearson plc (PSO) Earnings History
Growth Compounder34 years of earnings data (1991–2024) · Consistent double-digit EPS growth over 5 years
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Pearson plc (PSO) Earnings Overview
As of June 22, 2026, Pearson plc (PSO) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $790M, reflecting +18.9% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.18 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 12.2%.
Looking at the long-term picture, PSO's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +13.1%, showing solid earnings momentum. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $1.30B in fiscal 2010.
Pearson plc maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 51.0%, operating margin of 15.2%, and net margin of 12.2%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including SCHL ($63M net income, -0.1% margin), STRA ($130M net income, 10.0% margin), PRDO ($170M net income, 18.9% margin), PSO has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare PSO vs SCHL →
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PSO Historical Earnings Data (1991–2024)
34 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $434M | +14.8% | $541M | $0.63 | 12.2% | 15.2% |
| 2023 | $378M | +56.2% | $498M | $0.53 | 10.3% | 13.6% |
| 2022 | $242M | +36.7% | $271M | $0.33 | 6.3% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | $177M | -46.4% | $183M | $0.23 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| 2020 | $330M | +25.0% | $411M | $0.41 | 9.7% | 12.1% |
| 2019 | $264M | -55.1% | $275M | $0.34 | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| 2018 | $588M | +44.8% | $553M | $0.76 | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| 2017 | $406M | +117.4% | $451M | $0.50 | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| 2016 | -$2.34B | -384.0% | -$2.50B | $-2.87 | -51.3% | -54.9% |
| 2015 | $823M | +74.7% | -$404M | $1.01 | 18.4% | -9.0% |
| 2014 | $471M | -12.5% | $398M | $0.58 | 9.7% | 8.2% |
| 2013 | $538M | +65.0% | $458M | $0.67 | 10.6% | 9.0% |
| 2012 | $326M | -65.9% | $515M | $0.41 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| 2011 | $957M | -26.2% | $1.23B | $2.39 | 16.3% | 20.9% |
| 2010 | $1.30B | +205.2% | $743M | $1.62 | 22.9% | 13.1% |
| 2009 | $425M | +45.5% | $619M | $0.53 | 8.3% | 12.0% |
| 2008 | $292M | +2.8% | $676M | $0.37 | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| 2007 | $284M | -36.3% | $574M | $0.36 | 6.8% | 13.8% |
| 2006 | $446M | -28.5% | $522M | $0.56 | 11.2% | 13.1% |
| 2005 | $624M | +138.2% | $516M | $0.78 | 16.4% | 13.6% |
| 2004 | $262M | +376.4% | $404M | $0.33 | 7.1% | 10.9% |
| 2003 | $55M | +149.5% | $226M | $0.32 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
| 2002 | -$111M | +71.7% | $143M | $-0.14 | -2.6% | 3.3% |
| 2001 | -$392M | -318.2% | $13M | $-0.49 | -9.2% | 0.3% |
| 2000 | $179M | -39.0% | -$149M | $0.25 | 4.6% | -3.8% |
| 1999 | $294M | -32.7% | $318M | $0.42 | 8.8% | 9.5% |
| 1998 | $437M | +1041.0% | $250M | $0.65 | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1997 | $38M | -84.1% | $323M | $0.06 | 1.7% | 14.1% |
| 1996 | $241M | -7.9% | $148M | $0.38 | 11.0% | 6.8% |
| 1995 | $261M | +17.1% | $238M | $0.42 | 14.3% | 13.0% |
| 1994 | $223M | +50.6% | $272M | $0.36 | 14.4% | 17.6% |
| 1993 | $148M | +40.6% | $190M | $0.24 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| 1992 | $105M | -21.5% | $144M | $0.17 | 6.4% | 8.8% |
| 1991 | $134M | - | $169M | $0.22 | 8.4% | 10.6% |
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PSO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PSO stock.
What is PSO earnings per share (EPS)?
PSO trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $1.18, reflecting +18.9% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +13.1%. Complete EPS history from 1991 to 2024 is available in the table on this page.
What is Pearson plc's net income?
Pearson plc (PSO) trailing twelve-month net income is $790M as of 2024. Earnings grew +18.9% year-over-year. Pearson plc has been profitable for 8 consecutive years.
Is PSO profitable?
Yes, PSO is profitable with a TTM net income of $790M and a net profit margin of +12.2%. Pearson plc has generated profits for 8 consecutive years.
What is PSO's earnings growth rate?
PSO compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +18.9%, 3-Year: +39.9%, 5-Year: +13.1%, 10-Year: +0.8%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1991 to 2024.
What are PSO's profit margins?
Pearson plc net profit margin is +12.2%, operating margin is +15.2%, and gross margin is +51.0%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +10.8%.
Is PSO growing earnings?
Yes, PSO earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +18.9% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of +13.1%. TTM net income reached $790M. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was PSO's best earnings year?
Pearson plc's highest annual net income on record is $1.3B, achieved in fiscal year 2010. Earnings history on this page spans 1991 to 2024 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were PSO's earnings last quarter?
PSO's most recent reported quarter was Q2 2025. Net income was $164M with diluted EPS of $0.25. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.