Pearson plc
Pearson plc (NYSE: PSO) is trading at $15.96, about ₹1,533 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, up 0.13% today. Indian residents can buy Pearson from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$15.88
Today's high
$16.04
52 week low
$12.02
52 week high
$17.75
PSO opened at $15.96, closed previously at $15.94, and has traded between $12.02 and $17.75 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Pearson plc is a prominent international provider of educational content, evaluations, and related services. Its operations span the globe, with a significant presence in regions such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, and various other European countries. The company structures its diverse offerings across five main divisions: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Higher Education, and Workforce Skills. The Assessment & Qualifications segment oversees a wide array of examinations and certifications. This includes professional and vocational testing through Pearson VUE, standardized student assessments for the US and UK (such as GCSEs and A-levels), clinical assessments, and various international academic qualifications. Virtual Learning is dedicated to digital education, delivering virtual school environments and managing online learning programs for institutions. The English Language Learning division focuses on English language instruction, offering the Pearson Test of English, institutional courseware, and online English learning solutions. The Higher Education segment is responsible for developing and distributing educational materials and resources specifically for post-secondary institutions across the US, Canada, and other international markets. Finally, Workforce Skills aims to equip individuals with career-ready competencies. Its portfolio features vocational qualifications like BTEC and GED, talent assessment tools such as TalentLens, workforce intelligence provided by Faethm, direct education through Pearson College, and apprenticeship programs. Founded in 1844, Pearson plc maintains its corporate headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
759.47K
Market cap
$9.58B
P/E Ratio
23.50
Price-to-sales ratio
1.98
Enterprise value
£7.94B
Free cash flow yield
9.53%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.53
Return on equity
9.00%
ROIC
8.40%
Beta
-0.03
Dividend yield
2.14%
Last dividend
$0.35
Financial overview
Revenue
£3.58B
Earnings per share
£0.50
Free cash flow
£646.51M
Net profit margin
8.78%
Gross margin
52.04%
EBITDA
£1.10B
Revenue growth
0.70%
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How to buy Pearson from India
Indian residents can buy Pearson shares through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open a Paasa account
Complete digital KYC with your PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds under LRS
Transfer INR from your Indian bank account. Your bank reports the remittance under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and converts it to US dollars.
Search for Pearson and place an order
Find Pearson by name or by its ticker, PSO, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Pearson trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Pearson position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Read the full guide: how to invest in Pearson from India
Trading and taxes when buying Pearson from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateDividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. Pearson’s current yield is 2.14%.Dividend tax explained
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Pearson stock?
Yes. Pearson (PSO) has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 1996, in the Publishing industry, and Indian residents can buy it through Paasa. You fund the account from your Indian bank under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the money is converted to US dollars. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
How much does one Pearson share cost in rupees?
One Pearson share is $15.96 — about ₹1,533 at a USD/INR rate of 96.06 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Pearson price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for buying Pearson from India?
Remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Banks collect 20% tax at source on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year; the TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability. FX and the LRS declaration are handled by your bank when you fund your account.
Can I buy whole shares of Pearson?
Yes. One Pearson share is $15.96, and you can buy as many whole shares as you like. You can also buy by amount rather than by quantity: there is no minimum trade size, and Paasa supports fractional investing in Pearson.
How are gains on Pearson shares taxed in India?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents, so the tax is an India-side one. Gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is computed in rupees using the USD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Pearson price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Pearson pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Pearson pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.14%; the last declared dividend was $0.35 per share, about ₹33.29. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade Pearson from India?
The New York Stock Exchange trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST in Indian time, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is Pearson a United States company, and does that change how it is taxed?
Pearson trades on the New York Stock Exchange in US dollars, but the company is domiciled in United Kingdom. Pearson trades as an American Depositary Receipt rather than an ordinary share. Some non-US companies list in the US through American Depositary Receipts, which can carry dividend withholding at the company's home-country rate. Your India-side capital-gains treatment is the same either way.
Do I have to declare Pearson shares in my Indian tax return?
Yes. Foreign shares held on 31 March must be reported in Schedule FA of your Indian income-tax return. Paasa gives you a Schedule FA-ready statement listing your Pearson holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Pearson and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in USD in your Paasa account. From there you can hold the balance, reinvest, or repatriate. Funds can be withdrawn in any currency to any bank account in your own name. Whether the sale is short- or long-term is decided by the 24-month holding period.