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PEARSON PLC ORD 25P (PSON.L)
LSE1,161pGBX-0.50p (-0.04%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
Pearson plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally.
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The Narrative
Pearson plc in the Communication Services sector is trading at 1,161p with a market capitalization of $7.3B. Wall Street consensus targets 1,245p (11 analysts), implying a +7.3% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 13% below its 52-week high of 1,337p, remaining 7.7% above its 200-day moving average. The Whystock Score of 95/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +7.3% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Annual Financials
| Metric (GBP) · Annual | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | £3.84B↑ | £3.67B↑ | £3.55B↓ | £3.58B |
| Gross Profit | £1.79B↓ | £1.83B↑ | £1.81B↓ | £1.86B |
| Operating Income | £396.00M↓ | £513.00M↓ | £544.00M↓ | £596.00M |
| Net Income | £242.00M↓ | £378.00M↓ | £434.00M↑ | £335.00M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
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, ...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
£7.32B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
24.33
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
-0.03
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
215.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
9.16%
Volume
Today's trading volume
23,298
Recent News
All You Need to Know About Pearson (PSO) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Pearson (PSO) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Bank First Director Tracy Pearson Buys 1,024 Shares
Starting a position while the stock price has been climbing over the last year can be seen as a bullish signal.
European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Track Slightly Lower in Monday Trading
European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts started the week slightly lower l
European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Edge Up in Wednesday Trading
European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were edging higher late Wednesday
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, Enterprise Learning & Skills and several assessment businesses offset pressure in English language test