Pearson plc (PSO)

NYSE: PSO · Real-Time Price · USD
14.86
-0.21 (-1.39%)
At close: May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
14.87
+0.01 (0.07%)
After-hours: May 8, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT
Market Cap9.00B -14.2%
Revenue (ttm)4.81B +0.7%
Net Income450.87M -22.8%
EPS0.68 -20.2%
Shares Out 635.09M
PE Ratio19.95
Forward PE15.10
Dividend$0.34 (2.29%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 20, 2026
Volume932,445
Open14.95
Previous Close15.07
Day's Range14.77 - 14.95
52-Week Range12.02 - 16.67
Beta-0.09
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Targetn/a
Earnings DateFeb 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]

Industry Publishing
IPO Date Sep 1, 2000
Employees 17,062
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol PSO
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 numbers in GBP Financial Statements

News

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...

3 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.

7 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

7 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...

7 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...

7 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

7 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...

7 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

7 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,

7 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.

8 days ago - Transcripts

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.

Other symbols: PSO
8 days ago - WSJ

Pearson Reports 4% Growth In Q1 Underlying Sales

LONDON (dpa-AFX) - Pearson PLC (PSON.L), an education and assessment company, on Friday reported 4% underlying sales growth in the first quarter, mainly supported by growth in Virtual Learning and...

8 days ago - Finanz Nachrichten

UK Stock Market News: Pearson, NatWest, Gleeson

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

8 days ago - The Armchair Trader

Pearson Q1 2026 Trading Update (Unaudited)

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

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8 days ago - PRNewsWire

Cevian Capital II GP LTD Increases Stake in Pearson PLC

Cevian Capital II GP LTD Increases Stake in Pearson PLC

14 days 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...

Other symbols: PSO
16 days 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.

Other symbols: PSO
17 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Why Is Salesforce Stock Charging Higher On Monday?

Salesforce Inc. (NYSE: CRM) shares are trading higher on Monday. CEO Marc Benioff took to X to tout the success of the company’s Agentforce AI platform. The Nasdaq is down 0.57% while the S&P 500 has...

18 days ago - Benzinga

Salesforce's Mark Benioff Counters 'Software Bears' With Agentforce's Impressive Performance: 'Opportunity Has Never Been Greater'

Mark Benioff , CEO of Salesforce Inc. (NYSE: CRM), refuted the “software bears” who predict a bleak future for the software industry. Benioff’s rebuttal on X, on Monday, comes amid the impressive per...

18 days ago - Benzinga

Councillors, residents concerned Bishop jet expansion could restrict new waterfront housing

Building restrictions around airports, like Pearson, limit the height of new buildings, sparking concerns among councillors and residents that Billy Bishop’s potential expansion could put housing prop...

24 days ago - CBC News

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.

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Pearson CEO: the AI job apocalypse is a Silicon Valley story. The data tells a different one

The loudest warnings about AI killing white-collar work are coming from the one industry feeling the disruption. That's no coincidence or reason to panic.

4 weeks ago - Fortune

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...

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5 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...

Other symbols: PSO
7 weeks 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