Pearson (PSON.LSE) Dividend 2026: History, Ex-Dividend Dates & Yield

GBX1,233.00
+GBX3.50+0.28%Tuesday 00:00
Dividend Yield
2.08%
Dividend amount
GBX8.20
Last ex-date
Aug 13, 2026
Last pay date
Sep 14, 2026

Summary

Pearson (PSON.LSE) dividends are paid semi-annual. The latest dividend per share was GBX8.20 with an ex date of August 13, 2026 and a payment date of September 14, 2026. The next dividend per share will be GBX17.40 with an ex date of March 19, 2027 and a payment date of May 7, 2027. The current dividend yield of Pearson (PSON.LSE) is 2.08%.

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Past

DateAmountChange
GBX25.60
+4.92%
Sep 14, 2026
GBX8.20
-52.87%
May 8, 2026
GBX17.40
+123.08%
GBX24.40
+5.63%
Sep 15, 2025
GBX7.80
-53.01%
May 9, 2025
GBX16.60
+124.32%
GBX23.10
+5.48%
Sep 16, 2024
GBX7.40
-52.87%
May 3, 2024
GBX15.70
+124.29%
GBX21.90
+5.29%
Sep 18, 2023
GBX7.00
-53.02%
May 5, 2023
GBX14.90
+125.76%
GBX20.80
+5.05%
Sep 20, 2022
GBX6.60
-53.52%
May 6, 2022
GBX14.20
+125.4%
GBX19.80
+1.54%
Sep 20, 2021
GBX6.30
-53.33%
May 7, 2021
GBX13.50
+125%
GBX19.50
+2.63%
Sep 21, 2020
GBX6.00
-55.56%
May 7, 2020
GBX13.50
+125%
GBX19.00
+8.57%
Sep 13, 2019
GBX6.00
-53.85%
May 10, 2019
GBX13.00
+136.36%
GBX17.50
-55.13%
Sep 14, 2018
GBX5.50
-54.17%
May 11, 2018
GBX12.00
+140%
GBX39.00
-25%
Sep 15, 2017
GBX5.00
-85.29%
May 12, 2017
GBX34.00
+88.89%
10Y Growth
-6.84%
5Y Growth
5.27%
3Y Growth
5.34%
1Y Growth
4.92%

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FAQs

How much dividend does Pearson pay?▼
Pearson pays an annual dividend of GBX25.60 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.08%.
What is the dividend yield of Pearson?▼
The current dividend yield of Pearson is 2.08%.
When does Pearson pay dividends?▼
Pearson pays dividends semi-annual. The next payment is expected on May 7, 2027.
When is the next dividend from Pearson?▼
The next dividend payment from Pearson is estimated for May 7, 2027.
How safe is the dividend of Pearson?▼
Pearson has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years, with a payout ratio of 33.02% and 5-year dividend growth of 5.27%.
What is the dividend of Pearson?▼
Pearson currently pays a dividend of GBX8.20 per share.
When did I have to buy the shares of Pearson to receive the previous dividend?▼
To receive the previous dividend from Pearson, you needed to own the shares before the ex-dividend date of August 13, 2026.
When did Pearson pay the last dividend?▼
The last dividend payment from Pearson was made on September 14, 2026.
What was the dividend of Pearson in 2025?▼
In 2025, Pearson paid a total dividend of GBX24.40 per share.
In which currency does Pearson distribute the dividend?▼
Pearson distributes its dividends in GBX.