Pearson plc (LON:PSON)

London flag London · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBX
1,134.00
+2.00 (0.18%)
May 26, 2026, 10:45 AM GMT
Market Cap6.82B -11.4%
Revenue (ttm)3.58B +0.7%
Net Income335.00M -22.8%
EPS0.51 -20.2%
Shares Out 602.52M
PE Ratio22.33
Forward PE16.24
Dividend0.25 (2.23%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 19, 2026
Volume439,246
Open1,130.00
Previous Close1,132.00
Day's Range1,125.50 - 1,135.50
52-Week Range874.80 - 1,225.34
Beta-0.05
AnalystsBuy
Price Target1,183.00 (+4.32%)
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 Publishing
Founded 1844
Employees 16,665
Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol PSON
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

News

Pearson PLC (PSO) Shares Surge 4.9% -- What GF Score of 77 Tells Investors

Pearson PLC (PSO) Shares Surge 4.9% -- What GF Score of 77 Tells Investors

7 days ago - GuruFocus

Pearson, Salesforce announce expanded strategic partnership

Pearson (PSO) and Salesforce (CRM) announced an expanded strategic partnership aimed at accelerating AI readiness and skills development across Salesforce’s global workforce. The multi-year collaborat...

13 days ago - TheFly

Pearson and Salesforce Expand Partnership to Accelerate Workforce AI Readiness

Pearson will provide role insights, identify skills gaps, and deliver targeted learning for Salesforce employees HOBOKEN, N.J., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) and Salesforce today...

13 days ago - PRNewsWire

New Pearson data shows students build proficiency with AI-powered practice

Students were 90% more likely to build proficiency with the same amount of study time HOBOKEN, N.J., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New data from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) shows that college students who us...

20 days ago - PRNewsWire

Pearson chief rocked by investor backlash over £13m pay

The maximum payout possible is 45 per cent higher than last year's potential package of £8.9m and was branded 'excessive' by advisory groups Glass Lewis and ISS.

24 days ago - This is Money

Pearson reaffirms medium term outlook

The company said, “Over the medium term, Pearson (PSO) continues to be positioned to deliver a mid-single digit underlying sales growth CAGR, sustained margin improvement that will equate to an…

24 days ago - TheFly

Pearson says ‘on track’ to deliver 2026 guidance

The company expects, “Assessment & Qualifications: Low to mid-single digit underlying sales growth, driven by new contracts, products and pricing. Returning to growth from Q2, supported by new busines...

24 days ago - TheFly

Pearson reports Q1 underlying sales growth of 4%

Assessment & Qualifications sales were down 1%, as expected. Growth in Pearson (PSO) Professional Assessments was driven by continued momentum from new contracts launched last year, partially offset b...

24 days ago - TheFly

Pearson expects Assessment & Qualifications to ‘return to growth’ in Q2

06:05 EDT Pearson (PSO) expects Assessment & Qualifications to ‘return to growth’ in Q2

24 days ago - TheFly

Pearson says making ‘continued progress’ against 2026 priorities

The company said, “Advancing core business and enterprise power metrics, with an Enterprise strategic partnership with Salesforce and US Student Assessment contract win in Wyoming. Leading with the ap...

24 days ago - TheFly

Pearson CEO says ‘confident in the momentum’ for 2026

“We have had an encouraging start to the year, with a good performance in line with our expectations and continued progress against our strategy. We are executing with discipline, advancing…

24 days ago - TheFly

Pearson sees FY26 underlying sales growth in mid-single digits

The company said, “For 2026, we expect to deliver mid-single digit underlying sales growth, adjusted operating profit of GBP 640M-GBP 685M at FX rates as at the end of 2025,…

24 days ago - TheFly

Pearson Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 saw 4% revenue growth, led by strong Virtual Learning and enterprise segments, with confidence in full-year guidance. New contracts and AI-driven initiatives support future growth, while risks from the Middle East remain limited.

25 days ago - Transcripts

Pearson Earnings release: Q1 2026

Pearson released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 1, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

25 days ago - Filings

Pearson Sticks to Guidance After Key Metric Rises

Pearson said it remains on track to meet its full-year guidance after reporting higher underlying sales for the first quarter, mainly driven by growth in its virtual learning division.

25 days ago - WSJ

UK Stock Market News: Pearson, NatWest, Gleeson

Robust Q1 at Pearson despite fragile economic backdrop, NatWest reinforces FY outlook, reservation rates higher at Gleeson

25 days ago - The Armchair Trader

Pearson Q1 2026 Trading Update (Unaudited)

Continued execution drives good Q1 result. On track to deliver 2026 guidance.

25 days ago - PRNewsWire

Cevian Capital II GP LTD Increases Stake in Pearson PLC

Cevian Capital II GP LTD Increases Stake in Pearson PLC

4 weeks ago - GuruFocus

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...

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Pearson price target raised to 1,430 GBp from 1,420 GBp at JPMorgan

JPMorgan analyst Daniel Kerven raised the firm’s price target on Pearson (PSO) to 1,430 GBp from 1,420 GBp and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.

6 weeks ago - TheFly

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...

7 weeks 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...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Pearson price target lowered to $13.90 from $15.70 at BofA

BofA lowered the firm’s price target on Pearson (PSO) to $13.90 from $15.70 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm lowered its multiple to be in line…

2 months ago - TheFly

Pearson price target lowered to 1,120 GBp from 1,170 GBp at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on Pearson (PSO) to 1,120 GBp from 1,170 GBp and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm updated its model…

2 months ago - TheFly