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Pearson Operating Expenses Growth & History (PSON)
Pearson's operating expenses was £3.07B for fiscal 2025.
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| Fiscal year | Period ended | Operating expenses | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025-12-31 | £3.07B | £58.0M | +1.92% |
| 2024 | 2024-12-31 | £3.01B | −£164.0M | −5.16% |
| 2023 | 2023-12-31 | £3.18B | −£394.0M | −11.03% |
| 2022 | 2022-12-31 | £3.57B | £325.0M | +10.01% |
| 2021 | 2021-12-31 | £3.25B | £255.0M | +8.53% |
| 2020 | 2020-12-31 | £2.99B | −£657.0M | −18.01% |
| 2019 | 2019-12-31 | £3.65B | £28.0M | +0.77% |
| 2018 | 2018-12-31 | £3.62B | −£520.0M | −12.56% |
| 2017 | 2017-12-31 | £4.14B | −£3.01B | −42.07% |
| 2016 | 2016-12-31 | £7.15B | £2.22B | +45.13% |
| 2015 | 2015-12-31 | £4.92B | — | — |
Pearson operating expenses trends
Over the last five fiscal years, Pearson's operating expenses increased from £2.99B to £3.07B, a change of £80.0M.
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What operating expenses mean
Operating expenses are the recurring costs of running a company’s business beyond the direct costs used to calculate gross profit. They commonly include selling, general and administrative expenses, research and development, and other operating costs.
Calculation and source
SEC-reported and calculated operating expenses
TickerStat uses operating expenses reported in company SEC filings when available. When a separate total is unavailable, it calculates operating expenses as aligned gross profit minus operating income for the same fiscal period. Fiscal periods can differ from calendar years, so exact period-end dates are included.
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