Pearson plc (PSO)

NYSE: PSO · Real-Time Price · USD
16.94
-0.47 (-2.70%)
Jul 31, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap10.17B +7.7%
Revenue (ttm)4.82B +3.2%
Net Income423.25M -27.7%
EPS0.66 -23.4%
Shares Out 616.30M
PE Ratio24.03
Forward PE16.58
Dividend$0.34 (2.02%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 20, 2026
Volume1,292,737
Open16.81
Previous Close17.41
Day's Range16.59 - 17.19
52-Week Range12.02 - 17.75
Beta-0.04
AnalystsSell
Price Target15.70 (-9.39%)
Earnings DateJul 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]

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

Analyst 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 -9.39% from the latest price.

Price Target
$15.7
(-9.39% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Sell
Stock Forecasts

News

Pearson H1 Earnings Call Highlights

Pearson NYSE: PSO reported higher revenue, profit and earnings per share for the first half of 2026 and said it remains on track to meet its full-year guidance, as growth in Virtual Learning, Enterpri...

19 hours ago - MarketBeat

Pearson expects English Language Learning unit to return to growth in Q4

FY26 Guidance: The company said, “For Underlying Revenue Growth: Assessment & Qualifications: Low to mid-single digit growth, driven by new contracts, products and pricing. Virtual Learning: Stronger ...

1 day ago - TheFly

Pearson proposes interim dividend of 8.2p per share up 5% vs. 1H25

06:11 EDT Pearson (PSO) proposes interim dividend of 8.2p per share up 5% vs. 1H25

1 day 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 revenue growth, adjusted operating profit of GBP 640M-GBP 685M at FX rates as at the end of 2025,…

1 day ago - TheFly

Pearson provides medium-term outlook

The company said, “Over the medium term, Pearson (PSO) continues to be positioned to deliver a mid-single digit underlying revenue growth CAGR, sustained margin improvement that will equate to an…

1 day ago - TheFly

Pearson reports 1H adjusted EPS 28.9p, up 18% vs. 1H25

Reports revenue GBP 1.78B, up 4%. Omar Abbosh, Pearson’s (PSO) Chief Executive, said: “We have delivered a good first-half performance and executed well against our strategy, with a focus on…

1 day ago - TheFly

Pearson reports 1H underlying sales growth of 4%

The company said, “Assessment & Qualifications returned to growth in Q2 as expected, with H1 revenue up 2%, driven by a strong performance in Clinical Assessment and growth in Pearson…

1 day ago - TheFly

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.

1 day ago - Transcripts

Pearson Quarterly report: H1 2026

Pearson has published its H1 2026 quarterly earnings report on July 31, 2026.

1 day ago - Filings

Pearson Slides: H1 2026

Pearson has posted slides in relation to its H1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on July 31, 2026.

1 day ago - Filings

Pearson on track for growth as virtual learning demand soars

British education company Pearson said on Friday it was on track to meet 2026 guidance, helped by strong growth in its virtual learning division, and as demand rises for its AI study tools in U.S. hig...

1 day ago - Reuters

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.

1 day ago - PRNewsWire

Pearson PLC (PSO) Stock Up 4.2% but GF Value Says Overvalued -- GF Score: 77/100

Pearson PLC (PSO) Stock Up 4.2% but GF Value Says Overvalued -- GF Score: 77/100

3 days ago - GuruFocus

Pearson price target raised to 1,335 GBp from 1,120 GBp at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley analyst David Nolan raised the firm’s price target on Pearson (PSO) to 1,335 GBp from 1,120 GBp and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. Published first…

10 days ago - TheFly

A Look at Pearson PLC (PSO) After 5.9% Decline -- GF Value $14.64 vs Price $16.57

A Look at Pearson PLC (PSO) After 5.9% Decline -- GF Value $14.64 vs Price $16.57

17 days ago - GuruFocus

Pearson downgraded to Neutral from Overweight at JPMorgan

JPMorgan analyst Daniel Kerven downgraded Pearson (PSO) to Neutral from Overweight with a price target of 1,420 GBp, down from 1,430 GBp. The firm’s forecasts, consistent with the company’s guidance…

18 days ago - TheFly

Pearson PLC (PSO) Shares Surge 4.1% -- What GF Score of 79 Tells Investors

Pearson PLC (PSO) Shares Surge 4.1% -- What GF Score of 79 Tells Investors

18 days ago - GuruFocus

Pearson price target raised to $17.40 from $15.10 at BofA

BofA raised the firm’s price target on Pearson (PSO) to $17.40 from $15.10 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. While “constructive” on Pearson, the firm adds that further…

19 days ago - TheFly

The 37 per cent problem

AI is absorbing India’s entry-level work faster than anywhere else surveyed. Nobody has asked who India’s entry level actually is. Last month, Cognizant and Pearson released a study with a number that...

4 weeks ago - The Times of India

A Look at Pearson PLC (PSO) After 3.1% Gain -- GF Value $14.51 vs Price $16.39

A Look at Pearson PLC (PSO) After 3.1% Gain -- GF Value $14.51 vs Price $16.39

4 weeks ago - GuruFocus

HCL Technologies and Pearson launch Discovery Science Center in Bengaluru

HCL Technologies' CSR arm, HCLFoundation, and Pearson have inaugurated a Discovery Science Center in Bengaluru, aimed at providing underprivileged students with access to STEM learning experiences. Th...

5 weeks ago - Business Upturn

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation: 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 rolesTEANECK, N.J. and LONDON, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ ...

6 weeks ago - Finanz Nachrichten

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/ -- ...

Other symbols: CTSHPSO
6 weeks 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.

Other symbols: PSO
6 weeks 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.

Other symbols: PSO
6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire