Pearson plc (PSO)
| Market Cap | 10.05B +2.9% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 4.82B +3.2% |
| Net Income | 423.25M -27.7% |
| EPS | 0.66 -23.4% |
| Shares Out | 616.30M |
| PE Ratio | 23.75 |
| Forward PE | 16.22 |
| Dividend | $0.35 (2.07%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Volume | 366,521 |
| Open | 16.74 |
| Previous Close | 16.66 |
| Day's Range | 16.63 - 16.80 |
| 52-Week Range | 12.02 - 17.75 |
| Beta | -0.03 |
| Analysts | Sell |
| Price Target | 15.70 (-6.16%) |
| Earnings Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
About PSO
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]
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 StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 2 analysts, the average rating for PSO stock is "Sell." The 12-month stock price target is $15.7, which is a decrease of -6.16% from the latest price.
News
Pearson Earnings Call Transcript: H1 2026
H1 saw revenue up 4%, profit up 14%, and EPS up 19%, with strong cash flow and margin expansion. Full-year guidance is reaffirmed, with Virtual Learning and Enterprise segments outperforming, while English Language Learning faces headwinds. Strategic AI partnerships and operational improvements support future growth.
Pearson Quarterly report: H1 2026
Pearson has published its H1 2026 quarterly earnings report on July 31, 2026.
Pearson Slides: H1 2026
Pearson has posted slides in relation to its H1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on July 31, 2026.
Pearson Interim Results for the six months to 30th June 2026 (Unaudited)
Good H1 performance and reiterating 2026 guidance. Uniquely positioned to benefit from accelerating demand for reskilling in an AI-driven world.
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/ -- ...
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.
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.
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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.
Pearson Earnings release: Q1 2026
Pearson released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 1, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
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.
Pearson Q1 2026 Trading Update (Unaudited)
Continued execution drives good Q1 result. On track to deliver 2026 guidance.
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...
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.
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...
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...
'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...
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.
Pearson Annual report: H2 2025
Pearson has published its H2 2025 annual report on February 27, 2026.
Pearson Annual report: H2 2025
Pearson has published its H2 2025 annual report on February 27, 2026.
Pearson Annual report: H2 2025
Pearson has published its H2 2025 annual report on February 27, 2026.
Pearson Slides: H2 2025
Pearson has posted slides in relation to its H2 2025 quarterly earnings report, which was published on February 27, 2026.