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Pearson, PLC’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $4.7 billion, up 3.92% from fiscal 2024.
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Pearson, PLC (PSO) Operating cash flow
Pearson, PLC's operating cash flow for fiscal 2025 was $865.1M, up 7.97% from $801.2M in fiscal 2024. Over the twelve months to 30 June 2026 it was $2.4B. Over the past ten years it has ranged from $322.6M (fiscal 2015) to $865.1M (fiscal 2025) — the current reading is the highest in ten years. Operating cash flow has risen for 3 consecutive fiscal years. Pearson, PLC ranks 1st of 9 Publishing companies by operating cash flow.
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Annual newest first
| Period | Operating cash flow | Change |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $865.1M | 7.97% |
| FY2024 | $801.2M | 22.69% |
| FY2023 | $653.0M | 46.25% |
| FY2022 | $446.5M | (0.39%) |
| FY2021 | $448.3M | (10.25%) |
| FY2020 | $499.5M | 6.01% |
| FY2019 | $471.2M | (23.59%) |
| FY2018 | $616.7M | 60.57% |
| FY2017 | $384.1M | (30.88%) |
| FY2016 | $555.7M | 72.24% |
Against its own ten years
Operating cash flow against peers
| Company | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|
| PSO Pearson, PLC | $2.4B |
| NYT The New York Times Company compare | $626.4M |
| WLYB John Wiley & Sons, Inc. compare | $290.3M |
| WLY John Wiley & Sons, Inc. compare | $290.3M |
| TDAY USA TODAY Co., Inc. compare | $114.7M |
| SCHL Scholastic Corporation compare | $38.1M |
| EDUC Educational Development Corporation compare | $599.5K |
| LEE Lee Enterprises, Incorporated compare | −$167.0K |
| TNMG TNL Mediagene compare | −$17.9M |
What Operating cash flow is
Operating Cash Flow shows how much cash a company’s day-to-day business actually brings in, after paying suppliers, staff and taxes.
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