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Pearson (PSO) Dividend

Pearson plc · Communication Services · Publishing · semiannual payer

$17.64

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As of Nov 5, 2026, Pearson (PSO) pays a twice-yearly dividend, or $0.35 a year, a 1.95% yield at its $17.64 share price. It pays twice a year, usually in May and September. It has raised its dividend 3 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of B.

Forward Yield

1.95%

Annual Dividend

$0.35

Payout Ratio

51%

5-Yr Growth

3.4%

Ex-Date

Aug 14, 2026

Frequency

Semiannual

Key facts about PSO's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, Pearson plc (PSO) has a forward dividend yield of 1.95%, based on an annual dividend of $0.35 per share and a share price of $17.64.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, PSO's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (71 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Pearson plc (PSO) has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • PSO last cut its regular dividend in 2017.
  • PSO's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 14, 2026, for a dividend of $0.11 per share.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, PSO pays out 51% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • PSO's dividend has grown at an average rate of 3.4% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, PSO's 1.95% yield is 19% below its five-year average yield of 2.41%.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for PSO is $14.89 per share, 16% below the $17.64 share price, so PSO screens as overvalued.
  • Pearson plc (PSO) pays its dividend semiannual, 2 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "PSO Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/PSO

Is PSO a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Pearson plc (PSO) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 1.95% ($0.35/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (51%)
  • 116% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2017

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.95%
Payout Ratio
51%
Annual Dividend
$0.35
5-Yr Avg Growth
3.4%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 14, 2026
Years of Growth
3
Frequency
semiannual
Beta
-0.05
Market Cap
$10.6B
P/E Ratio
26.3
5-Yr Total Return
116%
52-Week Range
$12.02 – $18.43
Dividend Safety
B · 71/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2017)

PSO dividend changes

Pearson plc (PSO) pays a variable dividend: across the 52 payments on record since 2001, 27 were higher than the one before and 14 lower. The latest change was up 23.6% to $0.110 per share, going ex-dividend on Aug 14, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Aug 14, 2026Higher$0.0890 → $0.110+23.6%
Mar 20, 2026Higher$0.209 → $0.235+12.4%
Aug 15, 2025Lower$0.0950 → $0.0890−6.3%
Mar 21, 2025Higher$0.199 → $0.209+5.0%
Aug 9, 2024Higher$0.0900 → $0.0950+5.6%
Mar 21, 2024Higher$0.182 → $0.199+9.3%
Aug 10, 2023Higher$0.0810 → $0.0900+11.1%
Mar 23, 2023Lower$0.189 → $0.182−3.7%
Aug 11, 2022Lower$0.0880 → $0.0810−8.0%
Aug 12, 2021Higher$0.0780 → $0.0880+12.8%
Mar 25, 2021Higher$0.174 → $0.189+8.6%
Aug 13, 2020Higher$0.0730 → $0.0780+6.8%
Every PSO payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
PSO ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 14, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →PSO dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →PSO dividend calculator100 shares pay $35.00 a year, $17.50 every six monthsCalculate →PSO total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PSO a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Pearson plc (PSO) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 1.95% ($0.35/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is PSO undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, PSO's fair value is about $14.89 versus a $17.64 share price — so it looks overvalued (-16% vs. fair value).

Is PSO's dividend safe?

PSO has a dividend-safety grade of B (71/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 3-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2017, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is PSO's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for PSO is about $14.89 per share, about 16% below the current $17.64 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is PSO a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data PSO screens as "yes, with caveats" and overvalued. Pearson plc (PSO) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 1.95% ($0.35/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will PSO cut its dividend?

PSO earns a dividend-safety grade of B (71/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2017). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does PSO pay a dividend?

Yes. Pearson plc pays a semiannual dividend of about $0.35 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.95%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of PSO pay?

At $0.35 per share a year, 100 shares of PSO pay $35.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $17.50 every six months. Buying them costs about $1,764 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is PSO's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, PSO's forward dividend yield is 1.95%, based on a $0.35 annual dividend and a $17.64 share price.

What is PSO's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, PSO pays $0.35 per share per year, distributed on a semiannual basis.

What is PSO's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, PSO's payout ratio is 51% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has PSO grown its dividend?

As of Nov 5, 2026, PSO has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

When is the next PSO ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 5, 2026, PSO's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 14, 2026, for $0.11 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.35 / yr per share

Per payment (semiannual)$17.50
Annual$35.00
Monthly avg$2.92
Full PSO dividend calculator →

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