Pearson plc (PSO)
| Market Cap | 9.58B +2.8% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 4.82B +3.2% |
| Net Income | 423.25M -27.7% |
| EPS | 0.66 -23.4% |
| Shares Out | 616.30M |
| PE Ratio | 22.63 |
| Forward PE | 15.55 |
| Dividend | $0.35 (2.17%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Volume | 1,028,813 |
| Open | 15.97 |
| Previous Close | 16.13 |
| Day's Range | 15.80 - 16.00 |
| 52-Week Range | 12.02 - 17.75 |
| Beta | -0.03 |
| Analysts | Sell |
| Price Target | 15.70 (-1.75%) |
| Earnings Date | Oct 12, 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 -1.75% from the latest price.
News
Pearson downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Citi
Citi analyst Ciaran Donnelly downgraded Pearson (PSO) to Neutral from Buy with a price target of 1,345 GBp, up from 1,300 GBp. The firm cites valuation for the downgrade with…
Pearson CEO: Silicon Valley AI job hysteria shouldn't be extrapolated
Pearson CEO, Omar Abbosh, discusses the use of AI in education, the continuing importance of investing in human skills, and the future of jobs.
Equitable Holdings (EQH) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Pearson discusses record AUM and Corebridge merger with 97% shareholder approval.
Pearson (PSO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Operating profit jumped 14% on margin expansion and cost discipline.
Pearson downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs analyst James Tate downgraded Pearson (PSO) to Neutral from Buy with a price target of 1,375 GBp, up from 1,365 GBp. The company’s organic growth needs to accelerate…
Pearson price target raised to 1,130 GBp from 1,033 GBp at Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank raised the firm’s price target on Pearson (PSO) to 1,130 GBp from 1,033 GBp and keeps a Hold rating on the shares.
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...
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 ...
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
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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 ...