Pearson plc (PSO)

NYSE: PSO · Real-Time Price · USD
15.75
+0.13 (0.86%)
Apr 17, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
0.86%
Market Cap 10.32B
Revenue (ttm) 4.45B
Net Income (ttm) 543.34M
Shares Out 665.59M
EPS (ttm) 0.79
PE Ratio 18.99
Forward PE 17.83
Dividend $0.30 (1.93%)
Ex-Dividend Date Mar 21, 2025
Volume 604,969
Open 15.74
Previous Close 15.61
Day's Range 15.73 - 15.86
52-Week Range 11.78 - 17.90
Beta 0.28
Analysts n/a
Price Target n/a
Earnings Date n/a

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. The company operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills, and Higher Education. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers Pearson VUE, US student assessment, clinical assessment, UK GCSE, and A levels and international academic qualifications and associated courseware. The Virtual... [Read more]

Industry Publishing
IPO Date Sep 1, 2000
Employees 17,024
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol PSO
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Pearson's revenue was 3.55 billion, a decrease of -3.32% compared to the previous year's 3.67 billion. Earnings were 434.00 million, an increase of 14.81%.

Financial numbers in GBP Financial Statements

News

Certifications Fuel Success in the Age of AI: Pearson Releases the 2025 Value of IT Certification Candidate Report

SAN DIEGO , April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) and its Pearson VUE business, the global leader in computer-based testing, released their newest Value of IT Certification Candidate Re...

9 days ago - PRNewsWire

Pearson Redefines its Brand to Embrace the Future of Learning

New brand identity reflects learning as a core human need, essential for personal happiness and progress LONDON , April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning com...

11 days ago - PRNewsWire

Minovia Therapeutics Announces FDA Clearance of Second IND Application, for a Phase II Clinical Trial of Lead Product MNV-201 in Pearson Syndrome

MNV-201 is Minovia's second generation mitochondrial cell therapy product composed of autologous hematopoietic stem cells enriched with allogeneic mitochondria Rare Pediatr i c Designation granted MNV...

15 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

ExtensisHR's David R. Pearson Honored as CHRO of the Year by C-Suite Insider

WOODBRIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #HR--ExtensisHR's David R. Pearson has been named “CHRO of the Year (PEO & HRO) – New Jersey 2025” by C-Suite Insider.

17 days ago - Business Wire

Pearson Announces Newly Expanded Role for Chief Technology Officer, Dave Treat, as Company Further Scales AI and Tech Capabilities

Dave Treat to lead Pearson's digital and technology operation, expanding his current architectural and innovation responsibilities LONDON , March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the w...

18 days ago - PRNewsWire

Pearson Expands Professional Learning Capabilities with New Skilling Partner Program

4,600+ Pearson VUE third-party test centers worldwide can now add training to career certification services - creating one-stop learning and certification hubs; addresses the global skills gap LONDON ...

18 days ago - PRNewsWire

Pearson Announces Arden Hoffman as Non-Executive Director

LONDON , March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announces the appointment of Arden Hoffman as an independent Non-Executive Director, with ef...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

AI Isn't Enough: Why Pearson's Stock Looks Overvalued And Vulnerable

Pearson plc's Q4 earnings showed a 10% profit boost and a 16.9% EBIT margin, but competitive pressures and macroeconomic risks loom large. The company's AI integration and partnerships with AWS and Mi...

6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Pearson plc (PSO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Pearson plc (NYSE:PSO) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 28, 2025 9:30 AM ET Company Participants Omar Abbosh - Chief Executive Officer Sally Johnson - Chief Financial Officer Art Valentine -...

6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Pearson Appoints Experienced Company Executive Sharon Hague as President of English Language Learning

LONDON , Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced the promotion of Sharon Hague to the role of President of its English Language Lea...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Pearson 2024 Preliminary Results (Unaudited)

Confident in outlook building on year of good financial and strategic delivery. Further progress on AI and Enterprise priorities with new strategic partnership with AWS.

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Pearson Appoints Naseem Tuffaha as Chief Business Officer

LONDON , Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson  (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, announced today the appointment of Naseem Tuffaha as Pearson's Chief Business Officer. Reporting t...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

$1.1 Trillion at Stake: Pearson Report Urges Action, Solutions for Skills Gap

Demographic shifts, technological advances, unprepared workforce put economies at risk of "skills chasm" Annual U.S. earnings losses of $1.1 trillion from inefficient career transitions, learning gaps...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Pearson 2024 Trading Update (Unaudited)

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Highlights Underlying Group sales growth2 of 3% for the full year, excluding OPM3 and the Strategic Review4 businesses. Group adjusted operating profit of £595-600m at £:$ of ...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Pearson and Cebr research: £8.7 billion benefit for UK economy from investment in technology in schools

LONDON , Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- An annual investment of approximately £130 million a year in technology in schools over the next decade would deliver an economic benefit to the UK of up to £8.7 ...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

With 100 Million Digital Credentials Issued Through Credly, Pearson Fosters a Future-proof Workforce for Enterprises in the AI Era and Beyond

HOBOKEN, N.J. , Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, marks a pivotal milestone in its commitment to provide high-quality, meaningful credentials i...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Porter Airlines Landing in Kelowna With New Toronto Pearson Flights

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines is expanding its presence in British Columbia with flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW). Servic...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Pearson Medical Technologies Introduces m:Print Bar Code Labeling Software v4 for Pharmacy Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Compliance

ALEXANDRIA, La., Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pearson Medical Technologies announces the international release of m:Print® Bar Code Labeling Software Version 4, a powerful new upgrade of its indu...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Pearson Underlying Sales Rise, Plans Further Growth Through AI

Pearson delivered higher underlying sales for the third quarter, supported by growth across all divisions, and said it planned to accelerate its artificial-intelligence capabilities to drive further g...

6 months ago - WSJ

AI helps Pearson grow sales 5% in back-to-school quarter

British education company Pearson reported 5% growth in underlying sales in its third quarter on Tuesday, boosted by a stronger performance in assessment and qualifications, putting it on track to mee...

6 months ago - Reuters

Pearson 2024 Nine Month Trading Update (Unaudited)

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Highlights Advancing our 2024 strategic priorities: Progressing in Enterprise: signed a new meaningful multi-year enterprise deal with ServiceNow and expanded our partnership ...

6 months ago - Business Wire

Pearson and ServiceNow Collaborate to Supercharge Workforce Development and Employee Experiences in the Age of AI

LONDON & SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pearson and ServiceNow collaborate to supercharge workforce development and employee experiences in the age of AI.

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6 months ago - Business Wire

All Jobs are Tech Jobs: Pearson's Skills Map U.S. Predicts Dramatic Shifts in Employment Landscape; 1.9m New Jobs Through 2028

Widespread adoption of advanced technologies makes tech skills essential in all sectors CEOs and CHROs need to rethink workforce and skilling strategies Healthcare sector booming as population ages HO...

6 months ago - PRNewsWire

School Assessment Tools Market Forecast Report 2025-2030, Featuring Profiles of CogniFit, Educomp Solutions, Edutech, LearningMate, Nearpod, Pearson Education, Renaissance Learning, Scantron and More

Dublin, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "School Assessment Tools Market by Product, Level - Global Forecast 2025-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The School Asse...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Expanded Partnership Between Pearson and Degreed Helps Organizations Identify, Develop and Validate Future Skills for Business Transformation

HOBOKEN, N.J. , Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, and Degreed are expanding their partnership to help organizations future-proof their talent ...

7 months ago - PRNewsWire