PSO Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield

PSO has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 0.3 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.97%
Payout Ratio 119.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.84%
Consistency Lifetime 94.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.39%
Payout FCF 45.0%
Streak Years 29
Dividend Rating 44.22%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -24.1%
Total Return 5y: 39.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Media

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
MMT 1,797 M 10.1% 12.2%
SESG 2,685 M 8.87% 11.6%
TFI 2,006 M 7.35% 11.2%
RRTL 6,762 M 6.56% 6.97%
NXST 6,441 M 4.20% 8.87%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SIRI 6,859 M 100% 64.5%
NXST 6,441 M 27.7% 100%
NYT 11,090 M 25.5% 84.8%
PUB 25,950 M 15.8% 97.6%
EVC 274 M 18.9% 93.2%

PSO Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-22 Semiannual 0.089 -57.4% 0.62%
2025-03-21 2025-03-21 2025-05-16 Semiannual 0.209 120% 1.35%
2024-08-09 2024-08-09 2024-09-19 Semiannual 0.095 -52.3% 0.72%
2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-05-08 Semiannual 0.199 121.1% 1.53%
2023-08-10 2023-08-11 2023-09-21 Semiannual 0.09 -50.5% 0.84%
2023-03-23 2023-03-24 2023-05-10 Semiannual 0.182 124.7% 1.82%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-09-22 Semiannual 0.081 -57.1% 0.75%
2022-03-24 2022-03-25 2022-05-11 Semiannual 0.189 114.8% 1.87%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-09-23 Semiannual 0.088 -53.4% 0.8%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-05-12 Semiannual 0.189 142.3% 1.79%
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-09-24 Semiannual 0.078 -55.2% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-05-12 Semiannual 0.174 138.4% N/A
2019-08-15 2019-08-16 2019-09-18 Semiannual 0.073 -57.3% N/A
2019-04-04 2019-04-05 2019-05-15 Semiannual 0.171 137.5% N/A
2018-08-16 2018-08-17 2018-09-19 Semiannual 0.072 -56.9% N/A
2018-04-05 2018-04-06 2018-05-16 Semiannual 0.167 156.9% N/A
2017-08-16 2017-08-18 2017-09-20 Semiannual 0.065 -84.7% N/A
2017-04-05 2017-04-07 2017-05-17 Semiannual 0.424 78.2% N/A
2016-08-17 2016-08-19 2016-09-21 Semiannual 0.238 -50.5% N/A
2016-04-06 2016-04-08 2016-05-11 Semiannual 0.481 71.2% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-09-16 Semiannual 0.281 -46.5% N/A
2015-04-02 2015-04-07 2015-05-06 Semiannual 0.525 81.7% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-09-17 Semiannual 0.289 -45.8% N/A
2014-04-02 2014-04-04 2014-05-07 Semiannual 0.533 116.7% N/A
2013-08-14 2013-08-16 2013-09-18 Semiannual 0.246 -45.9% N/A
2013-04-03 2013-04-05 2013-05-08 Semiannual 0.455 94.4% N/A
2012-08-22 2012-08-24 2012-09-19 Semiannual 0.234 -47.7% N/A
2012-04-05 2012-04-10 2012-05-09 Semiannual 0.447 95.2% N/A
2011-08-17 2011-08-19 2011-09-21 Semiannual 0.229 -45.3% N/A
2011-04-06 2011-04-08 2011-05-16 Semiannual 0.419 105.4% N/A
2010-08-18 2010-08-20 2010-09-27 Semiannual 0.204 -41.9% N/A
2010-04-07 2010-04-09 2010-05-17 Semiannual 0.351 69.6% N/A
2009-08-19 2009-08-21 2009-09-28 Semiannual 0.207 -33.7% N/A
2009-04-09 2009-04-14 2009-05-18 Semiannual 0.312 33.3% N/A
2008-08-20 2008-08-22 2008-09-29 Other 0.234 -42.9% N/A
2008-04-09 2008-04-11 2008-05-19 Other 0.41 81.4% N/A
2007-08-22 2007-08-24 2007-10-01 Other 0.226 -37.6% N/A
2007-04-05 2007-04-10 2007-05-21 Other 0.362 81% N/A
2006-08-23 2006-08-25 2006-10-02 Other 0.2 -32.9% N/A
2006-04-05 2006-04-07 2006-05-15 Other 0.298 71.3% N/A
2005-08-24 2005-08-26 2005-10-03 Other 0.174 -42.2% N/A
2005-04-06 2005-04-08 2005-05-16 Other 0.301 68.2% N/A
2004-08-25 2004-08-27 2004-10-04 Other 0.179 -34.2% N/A
2004-04-08 2004-04-13 2004-05-17 Other 0.272 186.3% N/A
2003-08-06 2003-08-08 2003-10-06 Other 0.095 -62.6% N/A
2003-03-12 2003-03-14 2003-05-19 Other 0.254 60.8% N/A
2002-08-07 2002-08-09 2002-11-04 Other 0.158 -26.2% N/A
2002-03-13 2002-03-15 2002-06-17 Other 0.214 55.1% N/A
2001-08-08 2001-08-10 2001-11-05 Other 0.138 -35.8% N/A
2001-03-14 2001-03-16 2001-06-11 Other 0.215 0% N/A

PSO Dividend FAQ

Pearson plc (NYSE: PSO) is a UK-based education-technology and publishing group that operates globally across the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Asia-Pacific, and other European markets. Founded in 1844, the firm now generates the majority of its revenue from digital learning solutions rather than traditional print, reflecting a strategic shift toward higher-margin, recurring-revenue models.

What is the Dividend Yield of PSO?

As of February 2026, PSO`s dividend yield is 1.97%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.30 USD by the current share price of 12.26.

Does PSO pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, PSO paid a dividend of 0.30 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-15 and the payout was 0.089 USD.

How often does PSO pay dividends?

PSO pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, PSO has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-15.

PSO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for PSO for the next 4 payments are between 0.147 (+65.2%) and 0.164 (+84.3%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will PSO pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.089 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Pearson (PSO) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for PSO?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Pearson (PSO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of PSO?

PSO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.84% per year.
Weak growth: PSO's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of PSO?

PSO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.39%. If you bought PSO's shares at 8.79 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.30 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.39% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of PSO?

PSO Payout Consistency is 94.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Pearson has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does PSO have a good Dividend Yield?

PSO`s 1.97% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of PSO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of PSO is 119.2%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of PSO?

PSO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 44.22%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

PSO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in PSO's Outstanding Shares?

Pearson's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.19% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has PSO ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 444,759,300
1986 456,105,200 +2.55%
1987 477,435,500 +4.68%
1988 521,457,600 +9.22%
1989 571,833,400 +9.66%
1990 608,140,200 +6.35%
1991 616,763,100 +1.42%
1992 618,918,800 +0.35%
1993 621,301,500 +0.38%
1994 625,839,800 +0.73%
1995 629,016,700 +0.51%
1996 636,278,100 +1.15%
1997 650,233,500 +2.19%
1998 682,611,400 +4.98%
1999 709,724,200 +3.97%
2000 868,906,500 +22.43%
2001 795,620,600 -8.43%
2002 812,847,000 +2.17%
2003 798,165,100 -1.81%
2004 795,600,000 -0.32%
2005 803,525,000 +1%
2006 801,521,900 -0.25%
2007 798,100,000 -0.43%
2008 797,500,000 -0.08%
2009 800,100,000 +0.33%
2010 803,000,000 +0.36%
2011 801,900,000 -0.14%
2012 805,600,000 +0.46%
2013 809,800,000 +0.52%
2014 813,100,000 +0.41%
2015 813,400,000 +0.04%
2016 814,600,000 +0.15%
2017 15,165,423,000 +1761.7%
2018 777,800,000 -94.87%
2019 778,840,900 +0.13%
2020 752,354,600 -3.4%
2021 759,400,400 +0.94%
2022 729,535,200 -3.93%
2023 715,660,800 -1.9%
2024 684,000,000 -4.42%
2025 670,700,000 -1.94%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:21