PESA Stock Chart & Stats
€14.20
€0.10(0.72%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€14.20
€0.10(0.72%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€10.10 - €16.30
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
€9.32B
Enterprise Value€11.79B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€336.95M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€1.75B
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.5
Beta0.27
Next Earnings
Feb 25, 2027EPS Estimate
0.54Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.51
Shares Outstanding601,794,070
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.86
Price to Sales (P/S)1.90
P/FCF Ratio10.50
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€16.46Price Target Upside15.88% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.84
Revenue Forecast (FY)€4.46B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationHigh free cash flow and targeted 90%–100% conversion indicate strong earnings quality and internal funding capacity. This supports investment in digital products, debt servicing and shareholder returns while reducing reliance on external financing over the next several quarters.
Virtual Learning MomentumRapid Virtual Learning growth, improving margins and full contract renewals show durable demand for Pearson’s digital education services. Continued enrollment expansion and new school openings can strengthen recurring revenue and help offset slower performance elsewhere.
AI And Skills ExpansionCommercialising AI certification and adaptive learning products broadens Pearson’s role in fast-growing skills verification and personalised education. Early adoption, product launches and related enterprise activity could create new recurring revenue opportunities and reinforce differentiation.
Bears Say
Persistent Revenue PressureThe multi-year top-line decline indicates that Pearson’s strong margins have not yet translated into consistent broad-based growth. Continued revenue pressure can weaken operating leverage, limit reinvestment and make future profit improvement more dependent on efficiency actions.
English Learning HeadwindsELL weakness reflects softer international mobility, tighter migration policies and geopolitical disruption, all of which can reduce testing volumes and subscription demand. Uncertain recovery creates a durable growth headwind and places greater pressure on other divisions to deliver.
Rising LeverageHigher net debt and leverage reduce balance-sheet flexibility, particularly after buybacks, acquisitions and dividends have increased cash commitments. Although leverage remains manageable, rising debt can constrain future investment choices and increase sensitivity to weaker operating performance.
PESA FAQ
What was Pearson Plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Pearson Plc lowest stock price was €10.10 and its highest was €16.30 in the past 12 months.
What is Pearson Plc’s market cap?
Pearson Plc’s market cap is €9.32B.
When is Pearson Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Pearson Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 25, 2027 which is in 119 days.
How were Pearson Plc’s earnings last quarter?
Pearson Plc released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2026. The company reported €0.347 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.318 by €0.029.
Is Pearson Plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Pearson Plc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Pearson Plc pay dividends?
Pearson Plc does not currently pay dividends.
What is Pearson Plc’s EPS estimate?
Pearson Plc’s EPS estimate is 0.54.
How many shares outstanding does Pearson Plc have?
Pearson Plc has 601,794,070 shares outstanding.
What happened to Pearson Plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Pearson Plc reported an EPS of €0.347 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.318. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.961%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Pearson Plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:PESA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Pearson Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
€16.46 (15.88% Upside)
€16.46 (15.88% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
DE:PESA Sentiment 75%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
21.45%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.13%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
Company Description
Pearson Plc
Pearson plc is a prominent international provider of educational content, evaluations, and related services. Its operations span the globe, with a significant presence in regions such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, and various other European countries. The company structures its diverse offerings across five main divisions: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Higher Education, and Workforce Skills. The Assessment & Qualifications segment oversees a wide array of examinations and certifications. This includes professional and vocational testing through Pearson VUE, standardized student assessments for the US and UK (such as GCSEs and A-levels), clinical assessments, and various international academic qualifications. Virtual Learning is dedicated to digital education, delivering virtual school environments and managing online learning programs for institutions. The English Language Learning division focuses on English language instruction, offering the Pearson Test of English, institutional courseware, and online English learning solutions. The Higher Education segment is responsible for developing and distributing educational materials and resources specifically for post-secondary institutions across the US, Canada, and other international markets. Finally, Workforce Skills aims to equip individuals with career-ready competencies. Its portfolio features vocational qualifications like BTEC and GED, talent assessment tools such as TalentLens, workforce intelligence provided by Faethm, direct education through Pearson College, and apprenticeship programs. Founded in 1844, Pearson plc maintains its corporate headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
PESA Company Deck
PESA Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a broadly positive operational and financial picture: group revenue, profit, EPS and free cash flow showed clear improvement, Virtual Learning and Enterprise businesses are delivering strong growth, and management reiterated full-year guidance and medium-term margin targets. Key strategic developments—AI certification contract, product innovation and digital/operational simplification—support growth prospects. Offsetting these positives are headwinds in English Language Learning, delivery issues in the U.K. SATs cycle that incurred one-time costs, some margin pressure in Assessment & Qualifications due to contract mix, and increased net debt partly driven by buybacks and acquisitions. On balance, the positive financial performance, cash generation and strategic momentum outweigh the challenges.View all DE:PESA earnings summariesPESA Stock 12 Month Forecast
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