Pearson plc (PSO) Earnings History
Steady Earner35 years of earnings data (1991–2025) · Positive but moderate multi-year EPS trajectory
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Pearson plc (PSO) Earnings Overview
As of July 8, 2026, Pearson plc (PSO) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $768M, reflecting -20.6% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.18 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 9.2%.
Looking at the long-term picture, PSO's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +4.0%, reflecting modest earnings expansion. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $1.30B in fiscal 2010.
Pearson plc maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 52.0%, operating margin of 17.3%, and net margin of 9.2%. 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 (1991–2025)
35 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $328M | -24.5% | $618M | $0.50 | 9.2% | 17.3% |
| 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 -20.6% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +4.0%. Complete EPS history from 1991 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Pearson plc's net income?
Pearson plc (PSO) trailing twelve-month net income is $768M as of 2025. Earnings declined -20.6% year-over-year. Pearson plc has been profitable for 9 consecutive years.
Is PSO profitable?
Yes, PSO is profitable with a TTM net income of $768M and a net profit margin of +9.2%. Pearson plc has generated profits for 9 consecutive years.
What is PSO's earnings growth rate?
PSO compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -20.6%, 3-Year: +14.9%, 5-Year: +4.0%, 10-Year: -6.8%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1991 to 2025.
What are PSO's profit margins?
Pearson plc net profit margin is +9.2%, operating margin is +17.3%, and gross margin is +52.0%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +8.5%.
Is PSO growing earnings?
PSO earnings are declining — EPS fell -20.6% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $768M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of +4.0%.
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 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were PSO's earnings last quarter?
PSO's most recent reported quarter was Q4 2025. Net income was $170M with diluted EPS of $0.26. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.