PEARSON PLC-СПОНСОВАНІ ADR

PSO represents Pearson plc, a global education and publishing company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company provides digital learning tools, assessments, and textbooks to schools, universities, and professionals worldwide. Its businesses span higher education, English language learning, workforce skills, and virtual schools. Pearson has expanded into digital services, including AI-powered study tools. PSO is the U.S. ticker for Pearson's American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) traded on the New York Stock Exchange, giving U.S. investors exposure to the company's international operations.

Recent performance of PSO stock can be tracked through the latest price chart and percentage change displayed on this page. Short-term moves often reflect quarterly earnings, shifts in education spending, currency fluctuations, or broader market sentiment. Because PSO trades as an ADR, its U.S. price also responds to changes in the GBP/USD exchange rate. For the most current performance figures, including daily, weekly, and year-to-date returns, refer to the live data shown on this page rather than relying on historical summaries.

Evaluating PSO's valuation typically involves comparing its price relative to earnings, sales, and book value, as well as free cash flow. Investors may look at the trailing and forward price-to-earnings ratios, price-to-book, and enterprise value multiples, while also considering Pearson's growth outlook, margins, and debt levels. Because PSO is an ADR, it is useful to compare these metrics with both U.S. education and media peers and U.K.-listed publishers. Current valuation ratios are available in the financial data on this page.

PSO can be bought through most U.S. brokerage accounts, since it trades as an ADR on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker PSO. Investors can place a market or limit order during regular trading hours, typically from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Some brokers also offer extended-hours trading. Before placing an order, confirm commissions, foreign transaction fees, and any ADR custody charges, as these can vary by broker and affect the total cost of the investment.

Pearson plc pays dividends, and PSO shareholders receive them through the ADR structure, typically after taxes and currency conversion. Dividends are generally declared in British pounds and paid semiannually, though the exact timing and amounts can vary. The dividend yield, payment schedule, and payout history are shown in the dividend section on this page. Investors should note that ADR dividends may be subject to U.K. withholding tax and foreign exchange fluctuations, which can impact the net amount received.

Key risks include shifts in education spending and government funding, intense competition from digital learning platforms, and the pace of Pearson's transition from print to digital. Because PSO is a U.K.-based ADR, currency movements between the pound and the dollar can affect returns. Regulatory changes, content piracy, and economic downturns in key markets may also pressure results. Additionally, ADR-specific risks such as withholding taxes and different voting rights should be considered when evaluating PSO.