Pearson plc (FRA:PES)

Germany flag Germany · Delayed Price · Currency is EUR
12.41
+0.05 (0.40%)
At close: Apr 23, 2026
Market Cap7.56B -13.8%
Revenue (ttm)4.10B +0.7%
Net Income384.01M -22.8%
EPS0.58 -20.2%
Shares Outn/a
PE Ratio19.70
Forward PE15.00
Dividend0.29 (2.30%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 19, 2026
Volumen/a
Average Volumen/a
Open12.41
Previous Close12.36
Day's Range12.41 - 12.41
52-Week Range10.19 - 14.79
Betan/a
RSI65.13
Earnings DateFeb 27, 2026

About Pearson

Pearson plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Enterprise Learning & Skills, and Higher Education. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers pearson professional assessments, US student assessment, clinical assessment, UK GCSE, and A levels and international academic qualifications and associated... [Read more]

Industry Educational Services
Founded 1844
Employees 16,665
Stock Exchange Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol PES

Financial Performance

In 2025, Pearson's revenue was 3.58 billion, an increase of 0.70% compared to the previous year's 3.55 billion. Earnings were 335.00 million, a decrease of -22.81%.

Financial numbers in GBP Financial Statements

News

Employers Use IT Certification to Close High‑Risk Skills Gaps and Gain Competitive Advantage, Pearson Study Finds

HOBOKEN, N.J., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Organizations facing persistent IT and AI skills gaps are increasingly turning to professional certification as a core workforce strategy and are seeing m...

1 day ago - PRNewsWire

United Steelworkers welcomes 146 Porter Airlines customer service workers at Toronto Pearson

USW welcomes 146 Porter Arlines customer service workers at Toronto Pearson, as they join together for fair wages, better conditions and a voice at work.

2 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Why Is Salesforce Stock Charging Higher On Monday?

Salesforce Inc. (NYSE: CRM) shares are trading higher on Monday. CEO Marc Benioff took to X to tout the success of the company’s Agentforce AI platform. The Nasdaq is down 0.57% while the S&P 500 has...

3 days ago - Benzinga

Salesforce's Mark Benioff Counters 'Software Bears' With Agentforce's Impressive Performance: 'Opportunity Has Never Been Greater'

Mark Benioff , CEO of Salesforce Inc. (NYSE: CRM), refuted the “software bears” who predict a bleak future for the software industry. Benioff’s rebuttal on X, on Monday, comes amid the impressive per...

3 days ago - Benzinga

Councillors, residents concerned Bishop jet expansion could restrict new waterfront housing

Building restrictions around airports, like Pearson, limit the height of new buildings, sparking concerns among councillors and residents that Billy Bishop’s potential expansion could put housing prop...

9 days ago - CBC News

Pearson CEO: the AI job apocalypse is a Silicon Valley story. The data tells a different one

The loudest warnings about AI killing white-collar work are coming from the one industry feeling the disruption. That's no coincidence or reason to panic.

17 days ago - Fortune

Blue Bell Private Wealth Management Welcomes Joshua Pearson, CFP®, as Investment Advisor Representative

BLUE BELL, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bell Private Wealth Management, a fiduciary wealth management firm serving individuals and families across the greater Philadelphia region, is pleased to announce...

23 days ago - Business Wire

TCS and Pearson partner to accelerate AI-powered learning for global industries

The multi‑year partnership will help enterprises build future‑ready workforces by combining AI‑powered learning, assessment, and cloud‑led transformation at scale. LONDON and MUMBAI, March 18, 2026 /P...

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

'We don't have to accept an AI job apocalypse': Pearson CEO

CEO of British education provider Pearson, Omar Abbosh, says it's very hard to predict the types of jobs that will exist in the future, while it is easy to see the ones which will disappear. He argues...

7 weeks ago - CNBC International TV

Pearson 2025 Preliminary Results (Unaudited)

Confident in outlook, guiding to mid-single digit sales growth for 2026 and beyond. Strong financial position, with £350m share buyback well underway.

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Pearson appoints Simon Robson as Chief Financial Officer in CFO succession

LONDON, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) today announced the appointment of Simon Robson as Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), succeeding Sally Johnson, who has informed the Boar...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

AI Won't Lift Human Productivity Without Learning, New Pearson Research Finds

Pairing AI with skilling could add up to $6.6T to the U.S. economy by 2034 and deliver the return on investment businesses want DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Pear...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Pearson 2025 Trading Update (Unaudited)

Strong execution delivers 2025 financial performance in line with guidance, with all business units contributing to growth. Good strategic progress underpins our confidence for 2026 and beyond.

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Pearson and Deloitte announce new alliance to equip enterprises and government organizations with AI-powered learning and address the global skills gap

NEW YORK and LONDON, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) and Deloitte today announced an alliance to co-develop and deliver end-to-end talent, leadership, and workforce development so...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Pearson School Report 2025: UK Educators Voice Concerns Over AI Readiness

LONDON , Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Research from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, reveals growing concern among educators about how well young people across the UK are...

5 months ago - PRNewsWire

CORRECTING and REPLACING Dickey's Teams Up with Drew Pearson for Cowboy Alumni Event

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Please replace the release dated November 19, 2025 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The updated release reads: DICKEY'S TEAMS UP WITH DREW PEARS...

5 months ago - Business Wire

Dickey's Teams Up with Drew Pearson for Cowboy Alumni Event

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--There's nothing more Texas than barbecue and football, and this Thanksgiving season, Dickey's Barbecue Pit is bringing both together for an unforgettable hometown celebration....

5 months ago - Business Wire

Fintech Welcomes Joel Pearson as CRO to Lead Revenue Strategy and Market Growth

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Financial Information Technologies, LLC (Fintech), a leading provider of B2B automation technology for the retail, hospitality, and alcohol industries, today announced th...

5 months ago - Business Wire

Pearson Launches AI-Powered Communication Coach to Transform Everyday Work into Continuous Learning

Integrated into the Microsoft 365 productivity and collaboration suite, Communication Coach delivers real-time communication feedback—directly in the flow of work. SAN FRANCISCO , Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNew...

5 months ago - PRNewsWire

Real Estate Expert Marilyn Pearson Adams Shares Three Things You Should Know Before Visiting Spring Hill, FL in HelloNation

SPRING HILL, Fla., Nov. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What should travelers consider before visiting Spring Hill, Florida?

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Healthcare Value-Creators Jim Pearson and Joseph Mark Reunite to Scale HoloMD's AI-Powered Psychiatry Platform

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HoloMD, the AI-powered remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) platform for psychiatry, today announced the appointment of veteran med-tech operator Jim Pearson as Executiv...

6 months ago - Business Wire

Pearson's Connections Academy and the Center for Energy Workforce Development Announce Partnership to Power the Future Workforce

HOBOKEN, N.J. , Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced a partnership with the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD).

6 months ago - PRNewsWire

Pearson 2025 Nine Month Trading Update (Unaudited)

Continued execution against our strategic priorities; on track to deliver on 2025 market expectations 1 with clear drivers for stronger growth in Q4. LONDON , Oct. 17 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlights P...

6 months ago - PRNewsWire

Pearson Launches Revibe Wearable to Help People Build Focus, Boost Learning in a World of Distractions

Developed by Pearson Clinical Assessment and powered by Samsung, Revibe supports attention and self-regulation through discreet, AI-driven reminders HOBOKEN, N.J. , Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For mi...

7 months ago - PRNewsWire

Pearson Becomes Exclusive Provider of Salesforce Certification Exams

Strategic collaboration underscores commitment to strengthen the global workforce with certified, in-demand expertise HOBOKEN, N.J. , Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTS: PSON.L) and its Pearso...

8 months ago - PRNewsWire