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Pearson plc

Pearson plc's most recent dividend was 17.4p per share, its final dividend, paid on 08 May 2026. Pearson plc usually pays a single dividend a year, in September. No further dividend has been declared yet — this page updates when the next one is filed.

Data updated 24 Jul 2026

Recent dividends

Dividend per share, as declared, since 2021. Hover a bar for its value; the table below is the full record, each row linked to its source filing.
DividendAmountEx-dividendRecordPaymentSource
Final dividend17.4 p19 Mar 202620 Mar 202608 May 2026Filing ↗
Interim dividend7.8 p14 Aug 202515 Aug 202515 Sep 2025Filing ↗
Interim dividend7.4 p08 Aug 202409 Aug 202416 Sep 2024Filing ↗
Interim dividend6.3 p——20 Sep 2021Filing ↗
Final dividend13.5 p——07 May 2021Filing ↗

Questions about Pearson plc dividends

How often does Pearson plc pay dividends?

Based on its filing history, Pearson plc usually pays a single dividend a year, in September. In recent years the payment months have been September. Dates can move year to year, so always check the specific dividend's timetable above.

What was Pearson plc's most recent dividend?

The most recent dividend recorded for Pearson plc was 17.4p per share (final), paid on 08 May 2026. Every figure is taken directly from the company's own announcement and links back to it.

What is Pearson plc's ex-dividend date?

Pearson plc's most recent ex-dividend date is 19 Mar 2026. Buy the shares on or after this date and you are not entitled to that dividend — the seller keeps it.

Does Pearson plc offer a scrip dividend alternative?

Pearson plc has offered a scrip alternative on recent dividends, letting shareholders take new shares instead of cash. Where it applies, it is noted on the dividend concerned; the election terms are in the linked filing.

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Every date and amount above is extracted from Pearson plc’s own announcement, filed under UK listing rules, and links back to it. This is general information, not investment advice — always confirm against the issuer’s announcement before acting. Figures are shown in the currency the company declared; a sterling equivalent appears only when the company itself stated one.

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