Pearson plc (PSORF)

OTCMKTS · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
14.80
-0.18 (-1.22%)
At close: May 29, 2026
Market Cap9.36B -1.6%
Revenue (ttm)4.81B +0.7%
Net Income450.87M -22.8%
EPS0.68 -20.2%
Shares Out n/a
PE Ratio20.75
Forward PE16.19
Dividend0.34 (2.28%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 19, 2026
Volume1,354
Open14.97
Previous Close14.98
Day's Range14.80 - 14.97
52-Week Range12.40 - 15.73
Beta-0.04
Analystsn/a
Price Targetn/a
Earnings DateJul 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 OTCMKTS
Ticker Symbol PSORF

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

Entry-Level Work Remains Essential: 94% of HR Leaders Expect AI to Create New Entry-Level Roles, Cognizant and Pearson Study Reveals

Cognizant and Pearson joint study finds 6 in 10 HR leaders admit L&D programs are failing to keep pace as AI rapidly reshapes entry-level roles TEANECK, N.J. and LONDON, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ...

9 days ago - PRNewsWire

Pearson Crowns Certiport 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Champions

HOBOKEN, N.J., June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) announced the winners of the 24th annual Certiport 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship.

9 days ago - PRNewsWire

Pearson Names Certiport 2026 Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Champion

HOBOKEN, N.J., June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) announced the winners of the 13th annual Certiport 2026 Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Championship.

9 days ago - PRNewsWire

North Carolina teachers named 2026 CERTIFIED Educators of the Year

HOBOKEN, N.J., June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) announced the recipients of the annual Certiport 2026 CERTIFIED Educators of the Year award at the Certiport 2026 CERTIFIED Educator...

10 days ago - PRNewsWire

Pearson launches AI modules to address "AI Readiness" gap between higher education and work

Students to earn Credly badges to signal AI proficiency in career fields HOBOKEN, N.J., May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced new ...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

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...

6 weeks 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...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

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.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Pearson Earnings release: Q1 2026

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

2 months 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.

2 months ago - WSJ

Pearson Q1 2026 Trading Update (Unaudited)

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

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

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...

2 months 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 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

3 months 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...

3 months 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...

4 months ago - CNBC International TV

Pearson Earnings Call Transcript: H2 2025

Delivered 4% revenue and 6% profit growth in 2025, with strong cash flow and margin expansion. AI-driven innovation, new enterprise contracts, and platform convergence underpin confidence in further growth and profitability for 2026.

4 months ago - Transcripts

Pearson Annual report: H2 2025

Pearson has published its H2 2025 annual report on February 27, 2026.

4 months ago - Filings

Pearson Annual report: H2 2025

Pearson has published its H2 2025 annual report on February 27, 2026.

4 months ago - Filings

Pearson Annual report: H2 2025

Pearson has published its H2 2025 annual report on February 27, 2026.

4 months ago - Filings

Pearson Slides: H2 2025

Pearson has posted slides in relation to its H2 2025 quarterly earnings report, which was published on February 27, 2026.

4 months ago - Filings

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.

4 months 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...

4 months 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...

5 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.

5 months ago - PRNewsWire