PSO Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield
PSO has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 0.35 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUB PA Publicis e |
27,687 M | 4.55% | 7.93% |
| OMC NYSE Omnicom |
21,544 M | 4.08% | 5.28% |
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| DEC PA JC Decaux |
5,994 M | 3.59% | 3.79% |
| WLY NYSE John Wiley & Sons |
2,410 M | 3.71% | 3.23% |
| PSO NYSE Pearson |
9,556 M | 2.49% | 4.02% |
| SCHL NASDAQ Scholastic |
650 M | 2.42% | 2.69% |
| NYT NYSE New York Times |
11,324 M | 1.17% | 1.76% |
| FOX NASDAQ Fox |
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYT NYSE New York Times |
11,324 M | 25.68% | 100.0% |
| NXST NASDAQ Nexstar Broadcasting |
4,994 M | 21.97% | 91.7% |
| PUB PA Publicis e |
27,687 M | 11.75% | 100.0% |
| EVC NYSE Entravision Communications |
684 M | 16.02% | 98.3% |
| PSO NYSE Pearson |
9,556 M | 6.30% | 100.0% |
| FOX NASDAQ Fox |
23,841 M | 3.84% | 100.0% |
| FOXA NASDAQ Fox |
26,920 M | 3.84% | 100.0% |
| WLY NYSE John Wiley & Sons |
2,410 M | 0.71% | 100.0% |
| SCHL NASDAQ Scholastic |
650 M | 3.43% | 98.3% |
| OMC NYSE Omnicom |
21,544 M | 2.36% | 98.3% |
PSO Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.5 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-14 | 2026-09-21 | Semiannual | 0.11 | -53.2% | 0.67% |
| 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-20 | 2026-05-15 | Semiannual | 0.235 | +164% | 1.83% |
| 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% | 1.36% |
| 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 | 0% | 1.87% |
PSO Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, PSO's dividend yield is 2.49%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.35 USD by the current share price of 15.94.
As of September 2026, PSO paid a dividend of 0.35 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-14 and the payout was 0.11 USD.
PSO pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, PSO has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-14.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for PSO for the next payments are between 0.123 (+11.8%) and 0.13 (+18.2%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.59%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.11 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for Pearson (PSO) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Pearson (PSO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
PSO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.30% per year. Strong growth: PSO's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
PSO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.02%. If you bought PSO's shares at 8.58 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.35 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.02% of your original purchase price.
PSO Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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.
PSO's 2.49% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of PSO is 51.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
PSO's Overall Dividend Rating is 58.80%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
PSO Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-24 02:38 UTC