PSO Dividend History & Yield
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Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 (in 156 days) | Feb 26, 2027 | $0.11 | $11.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 13, 2027 (in 338 days) | Aug 27, 2027 | $0.11 | $11.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from PSO's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.22 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much PSO do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 5,455 | $85,527 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 27,273 | $427,636 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 54,546 | $855,273 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.40%. $10,000 in PSO would currently pay about $140 a year ($12 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
PSO dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $0.11 | -53.2% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.235 | +164.0% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.089 | -57.4% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | — | $0.209 | +120.0% |
| Aug 9, 2024 | — | $0.095 | -52.3% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.199 | +121.1% |
| Aug 10, 2023 | — | $0.09 | -50.5% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.182 | +124.7% |
| Aug 11, 2022 | — | $0.081 | -57.1% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.189 | +114.8% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | — | $0.088 | -53.4% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.189 | +142.3% |
| Aug 13, 2020 | — | $0.078 | -55.2% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | — | $0.174 | +138.4% |
| Aug 15, 2019 | — | $0.073 | -57.3% |
| Apr 4, 2019 | — | $0.171 | +137.5% |
| Aug 16, 2018 | — | $0.072 | -56.9% |
| Apr 5, 2018 | — | $0.167 | +156.9% |
| Aug 16, 2017 | — | $0.065 | -84.7% |
| Apr 5, 2017 | — | $0.424 | +78.2% |
| Aug 17, 2016 | — | $0.238 | -50.5% |
| Apr 6, 2016 | — | $0.481 | +71.2% |
| Aug 12, 2015 | — | $0.281 | -46.5% |
| Apr 2, 2015 | — | $0.525 | +81.7% |
PSO dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Raised 23.6% | $0.089 | $0.11 | Paid |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Raised 12.4% | $0.209 | $0.235 | Paid |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Cut 6.3% | $0.095 | $0.089 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
PSO scores 20/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Pearson plc
Pearson plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Enterprise Learning & Skills, and Higher Education. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers pearson professional assessments, US student assessment, clinical assessment, UK GCSE, and A levels and international academic qualifications and associated courseware, including the English-speaking Canadian and Australian K-12 businesses, and PDR.
Sector: Communication Services. Industry: Publishing. First dividend on our records: Mar 14, 2001. 52 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
PSO dividend FAQ
When is PSO's next ex-dividend date?
PSO's next ex-dividend date is Feb 12, 2027 (in 156 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.11 per share, expected on Feb 26, 2027.
How often does PSO pay dividends?
PSO pays dividends twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.11 per share with an ex-date of Aug 14, 2026.
What is PSO's dividend yield?
PSO's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.20%, based on $0.345 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $15.68. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.22 per share, is 1.40%.
How much does PSO pay per share?
PSO pays about $0.11 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.22 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $22.00 a year.
Has PSO grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.5% a year (+15.8% over the last year). PSO did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of PSO do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.40%, you would need about 5,455 shares of PSO (roughly $85,527 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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