Pearson plc (PSO)
| Market Cap | 9.27B -13.8% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 4.81B +0.7% |
| Net Income | 450.87M -22.8% |
| EPS | 0.68 -20.2% |
| Shares Out | 635.09M |
| PE Ratio | 20.56 |
| Forward PE | 15.79 |
| Dividend | $0.34 (2.22%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Volume | 777,649 |
| Open | 15.31 |
| Previous Close | 15.33 |
| Day's Range | 15.16 - 15.42 |
| 52-Week Range | 12.02 - 15.64 |
| Beta | -0.04 |
| Analysts | Sell |
| Price Target | 14.20 (-7.85%) |
| Earnings Date | Feb 27, 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 $14.2, which is a decrease of -7.85% from the latest price.
News
UK Government names Pearson as partner to advance AI workforce skills
Pearson will work with industry leaders and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to address the disconnect between the AI skills people possess and those that employers urge...
Pearson: Teacher confidence in AI grows, but call for more training to prepare students
LONDON, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, suggests that UK teachers' confidence in using AI and their belief in the posi...
The Access Group: Access Appoints Sally Johnson as New Chief Financial Officer
The Access Group has appointed Sally Johnson as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective 1 June 2026. Sally joins from Pearson plc, where she served as CFO for six years and brings more than 25 ...
Is Pearson PLC (PSO) Overvalued After 3.0% Rally? GF Value Says Overvalued
Is Pearson PLC (PSO) Overvalued After 3.0% Rally? GF Value Says Overvalued
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 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
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...
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 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.
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…
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...
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...
Pearson expects Assessment & Qualifications to ‘return to growth’ in Q2
06:05 EDT Pearson (PSO) expects Assessment & Qualifications to ‘return to growth’ in Q2
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...
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…
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,…
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.
UK Stock Market News: Pearson, NatWest, Gleeson
Robust Q1 at Pearson despite fragile economic backdrop, NatWest reinforces FY outlook, reservation rates higher at Gleeson
Pearson Q1 2026 Trading Update (Unaudited)
Continued execution drives good Q1 result. On track to deliver 2026 guidance.
Cevian Capital II GP LTD Increases Stake in Pearson PLC
Cevian Capital II GP LTD Increases Stake in Pearson PLC
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.