Pearson PLC ADR (PSO) Dividend History and Yield
Pearson PLC ADR (PSO) paid $0.34 per share over the trailing twelve months, equal to a trailing twelve month (TTM) dividend yield of 2.06%. Its record includes semi-annual payments, a 2-year growth streak, a flat dividend policy. The history below summarizes split-adjusted payments and the public dividend record available to investors.
Dividend Facts
- TTM Dividend Yield: 2.06%
- Annual Dividend (TTM): $0.34
- Frequency: Semi-Annual
- Dividend Policy: Flat
- Growth Streak: 2 years
- No-Cut Streak: 2 years
- Paying Since: 1997
- Last Ex-Dividend Date: Mar 20, 2026 $0.2346
- Payment Date: May 15, 2026
Annual Dividends Per Share
| Year | Dividend Per Share | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | $0.2362 | N/A |
| 2025 | $0.3262 | +10.9% |
| 2024 | $0.2942 | +9.8% |
| 2023 | $0.268 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | $0.2704 | -2.0% |
| 2021 | $0.2761 | +9.6% |
| 2020 | $0.2518 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | $0.244 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | $0.2385 | -51.2% |
| 2017 | $0.4886 | -32.0% |
| 2016 | $0.719 | -10.8% |
| 2015 | $0.806 | -2.0% |
| 2014 | $0.8222 | +17.2% |
| 2013 | $0.7014 | +3.0% |
| 2012 | $0.681 | +5.1% |
| 2011 | $0.648 | +16.8% |
| 2010 | $0.555 | +6.9% |
Dividend Payment History
All payment amounts below are split-adjusted.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | $0.2346 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 22, 2025 | $0.1062 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 21, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | $0.2201 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 | $0.0975 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 21, 2024 | May 8, 2024 | $0.1967 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Sep 21, 2023 | $0.0865 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 23, 2023 | May 10, 2023 | $0.1815 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 11, 2022 | Sep 23, 2022 | $0.081 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 24, 2022 | May 11, 2022 | $0.189 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Sep 23, 2021 | $0.088 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 25, 2021 | May 12, 2021 | $0.1885 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 13, 2020 | Sep 24, 2020 | $0.078 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 26, 2020 | May 12, 2020 | $0.174 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 15, 2019 | Sep 18, 2019 | $0.073 | Semi-Annual |
| Apr 4, 2019 | May 15, 2019 | $0.169 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 16, 2018 | Sep 19, 2018 | $0.072 | Semi-Annual |
| Apr 5, 2018 | May 16, 2018 | $0.1666 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 16, 2017 | Sep 20, 2017 | $0.0677 | Semi-Annual |
| Apr 5, 2017 | May 17, 2017 | $0.424 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 17, 2016 | Sep 21, 2016 | $0.2363 | Semi-Annual |
| Apr 6, 2016 | May 11, 2016 | $0.4911 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 12, 2015 | Sep 16, 2015 | $0.2774 | Semi-Annual |
| Apr 2, 2015 | May 6, 2015 | $0.5174 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 13, 2014 | Sep 17, 2014 | $0.2757 | Semi-Annual |
| Apr 2, 2014 | May 7, 2014 | $0.533 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 14, 2013 | Sep 18, 2013 | $0.2461 | Semi-Annual |
| Apr 3, 2013 | May 8, 2013 | $0.455 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 22, 2012 | Sep 19, 2012 | $0.2428 | Semi-Annual |
| Apr 5, 2012 | May 9, 2012 | $0.4521 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 17, 2011 | Sep 21, 2011 | $0.2207 | Semi-Annual |
| Apr 6, 2011 | May 16, 2011 | $0.4209 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 18, 2010 | Sep 27, 2010 | $0.2032 | Semi-Annual |
| Apr 7, 2010 | May 17, 2010 | $0.3384 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 19, 2009 | Sep 28, 2009 | $0.1985 | Semi-Annual |
| Apr 9, 2009 | May 18, 2009 | $0.3299 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 20, 2008 | Sep 29, 2008 | $0.213 | Semi-Annual |
| Apr 9, 2008 | May 19, 2008 | $0.3992 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 22, 2007 | Oct 1, 2007 | $0.223 | Semi-Annual |
| Apr 5, 2007 | May 21, 2007 | $0.3718 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 23, 2006 | Oct 2, 2006 | $0.2 | Semi-Annual |
| Apr 5, 2006 | May 15, 2006 | $0.298 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 24, 2005 | Oct 3, 2005 | $0.174 | Semi-Annual |
| Apr 6, 2005 | May 16, 2005 | $0.3011 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 25, 2004 | Oct 4, 2004 | $0.1743 | Semi-Annual |
| Apr 8, 2004 | May 17, 2004 | $0.264 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 6, 2003 | N/A | $0.095 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 12, 2003 | May 19, 2003 | $0.254 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 7, 2002 | N/A | $0.1422 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 13, 2002 | N/A | $0.1929 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 8, 2001 | N/A | $0.138 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 14, 2001 | N/A | $0.215 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 9, 2000 | N/A | $0.1464 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 15, 2000 | N/A | $0.2308 | Semi-Annual |
| Sep 8, 1999 | N/A | $0.1561 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 24, 1999 | N/A | $0.2316 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 12, 1998 | N/A | $0.1675 | Semi-Annual |
| Sep 3, 1997 | N/A | $0.075 | Semi-Annual |
| Apr 9, 1997 | N/A | $0.111 | Semi-Annual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does PSO pay dividends?
Yes. PSO's latest recorded dividend was $0.2346 per share with an ex-dividend date of Mar 20, 2026.
What is PSO's dividend yield?
PSO's trailing twelve month (TTM) dividend yield is 2.06%.
How often does PSO pay dividends?
PSO has a semi-annual dividend payment schedule.
How many years has PSO increased its dividend?
PSO has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
When was PSO's last ex-dividend date?
PSO's most recent ex-dividend date was Mar 20, 2026.
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