PSON.L

$1002.50

Market ClosedAs of Mar 17, 4:35 PM UTC

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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Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$1002.50
Potential Upside
0.4%
Whystock Fair Value$1006.83
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Fundamentals

SectorCommunication Services
IndustryPublishing

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).
$6.31B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
19.66
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
-0.07
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
254.00%
ROIC
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
8.71%
Quick Ratio
Tight liquidity. Monitor cash flow carefully against debt.
0.95

Recent News

The Telegraph
Mar 17, 2026

Rothschild banking dynasty cashes out of The Economist

Lynn Forester de Rothschild, a British philanthropist, has struck a deal to sell her stake in The Economist to a little-known Canadian billionaire.

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.
Simply Wall St.
Mar 11, 2026

How The Pearson (LSE:PSON) Investment Story Is Shifting As Valuations And Growth Assumptions Evolve

Pearson’s analyst fair value estimate has shifted from £12.07 to £11.64, a small move that still matters if you care about where the share price might reasonably sit over time. Recent research updates show a mix of trimmed price targets and fresh Buy calls, with some firms pulling valuation closer to sector peers while others still see room to be constructive on the stock. As you read on, you will see how these differing calls fit together and what to watch as the story keeps...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Insider Monkey
Mar 1, 2026

Pearson plc (PSO) Announces Preliminary Fiscal 2025 Results

​Pearson plc (NYSE:PSO) is one of the Best Undervalued UK Stocks to Invest In. On February 27, Pearson plc (NYSE:PSO) released preliminary results for fiscal 2025. The company reported 4% growth in underlying sales along with a 6% growth in underlying profits during 2025. ​Management attributed sales growth to across-the-board strong performance. Notably, Virtual Learning […]

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
MarketBeat
Feb 28, 2026

Pearson H2 Earnings Call Highlights

Pearson (NYSE:PSO) executives used the company’s 2025 full-year results presentation to emphasize what CEO Omar Abbosh described as strong secular demand for “skilling and the validation of skills,” driven by demographic shifts and the advance of AI. Management said 2025 delivered results in line wi

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Barrons.com
Feb 13, 2026

Pearson, Appian, WEX, and More Stocks See Action From Activist Investors

13D FILINGS These disclosures are from 13Ds filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 13Ds are filed within 10 days of an entity’s attaining more than 5% in any class of a company’s securities.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.