Pearson PLC
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ISIN GB0006776081 / Valor 400018
Pearson PLC
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About company
Pearson PLC is a multinational publishing and education company that provides educational materials, learning technologies, assessments, and services to schools, universities, and corporations worldwide.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Consumer Non-CyclicalsLatest Results (13.11.2025):
Pearson PLC's Q4 2022 financial results demonstrate a year of robust performance and strategic progress. The company reported an underlying sales growth of 3% and an adjusted operating profit margin of 16.9%, alongside a proposed final dividend of 24.0p per share and an intention to initiate a £350m share buyback. Moreover, the report outlines clear strategic guidance for 2025 with a focus on growth across core business segments and operational improvements.
Financial Performance
The results showcase steady revenue momentum with a 3% underlying sales increase and a strong adjusted operating profit of 16.9%, underpinning Pearson PLC’s solid financial foundation in Q4 2022.
Capital Returns
Alongside the earnings performance, Pearson PLC has proposed a final dividend of 24.0p per share and plans to commence a share buyback valued at £350m, emphasizing its commitment to delivering shareholder value.
Strategic Outlook
The report provides a detailed 2025 outlook, highlighting expectations of continued growth in underlying sales and operating profit. Strategic investments in areas like AI-driven product innovations in Higher Education and enhancements in Enterprise Learning and Skills are key drivers for future margin expansion, with free cash flow conversion projected at 90-100% and additional support from anticipated State Aid.
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1,485,944
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12.905 / 12.77
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