Pearson plc (LON:PSON - Get Free Report) insider Alison Dolan purchased 1,200 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 31st. The stock was bought at an average price of GBX 1,224 ($15.82) per share, for a total transaction of £14,688 ($18,989.01).
Pearson Price Performance
Pearson stock opened at GBX 1,222.38 ($15.80) on Wednesday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of GBX 1,298.81 and a 200-day moving average of GBX 1,212.09. The company has a quick ratio of 1.07, a current ratio of 1.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 42.49. Pearson plc has a 52-week low of GBX 925.20 ($11.96) and a 52-week high of GBX 1,401 ($18.11). The firm has a market capitalization of £8.25 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.69, a PEG ratio of 0.83 and a beta of 0.31.
Pearson (LON:PSON - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Friday, February 28th. The company reported GBX 62.10 ($0.80) EPS for the quarter. Pearson had a return on equity of 8.98% and a net margin of 9.83%.
Pearson Increases Dividend
The company also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 9th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 20th will be given a dividend of GBX 16.60 ($0.21) per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 20th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.33%. This is a positive change from Pearson's previous dividend of $7.40. Pearson's dividend payout ratio is currently 44.58%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Separately, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on Pearson from GBX 1,400 ($18.10) to GBX 1,450 ($18.75) and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 14th.
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At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to add life to a lifetime of learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That's why our c.20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world's leading learning company, serving customers in c.200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data.
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