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PSO Stock Chart & Stats
$16.57
$0.25(1.56%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$16.57
$0.25(1.56%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$12.02 - $17.75
Previous CloseN/A
Volume707.90K
Average Volume (3M)665.71K
Market Cap
$9.42B
Enterprise Value$11.79K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$336.95M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.75B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.8
Beta0.28
Next Earnings
Feb 26, 2027EPS Estimate
0.56Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.21%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.51
Shares Outstanding601,719,900
10 Day Avg. Volume515,189
30 Day Avg. Volume665,706
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.40Price Target Upside5.01% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.96
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.02B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Virtual Learning MomentumStrong enrollment growth, improving margins and renewal of long-term contracts support recurring revenue visibility. This indicates Pearson is gaining scale in digital schooling while strengthening the durability of its institutional customer base.
Cash GenerationHigh free-cash-flow conversion supports earnings quality and gives Pearson resources to fund product investment, dividends and strategic initiatives. Improved cash generation also provides resilience as the company transitions toward digital and subscription-like offerings.
Digital And AI Product ExpansionGrowth in enterprise learning and professional assessments broadens Pearson beyond traditional courseware. AI certification and adaptive-learning products can deepen institutional relevance, create new credentialing demand and support higher-value digital revenue over time.
Bears Say
Historical Revenue And Margin PressureThe multi-year top-line decline shows that Pearson's growth recovery is not yet fully established. Recent margin compression further limits operating leverage and increases the importance of sustaining digital adoption and execution improvements.
English Language Learning WeaknessELL is exposed to international mobility and migration-policy trends that can remain unfavorable beyond a single quarter. Continued weakness would reduce diversification benefits, constrain group growth and make Pearson more reliant on other businesses.
Higher Leverage And Cash Quality RisksHigher net debt reduces financial flexibility, particularly after buybacks, acquisitions and dividends. Reliance on working-capital timing and one-off proceeds also means reported cash strength may not fully represent recurring operating cash generation.
PSO FAQ
What was Pearson Plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Pearson Plc lowest stock price was $12.02 and its highest was $17.75 in the past 12 months.
What is Pearson Plc’s market cap?
Pearson Plc’s market cap is $9.42B.
When is Pearson Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Pearson Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 26, 2027 which is in 170 days.
How were Pearson Plc’s earnings last quarter?
Pearson Plc released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2026. The company reported $0.389 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.357 by $0.032.
Is Pearson Plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Pearson Plc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Pearson Plc pay dividends?
Pearson Plc pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.11 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.21%. See more information on Pearson Plc dividends here
What is Pearson Plc’s EPS estimate?
Pearson Plc’s EPS estimate is 0.56.
How many shares outstanding does Pearson Plc have?
Pearson Plc has 601,719,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to Pearson Plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Pearson Plc reported an EPS of $0.389 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.357. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.695%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Pearson Plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PSO
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
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$17.40 (5.01% Upside)
$17.40 (5.01% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
PSO Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 57%
Sector Average 57%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 212.0 Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.9%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
12.97%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.84%
Trailing 12-Months
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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.
PSO Company Deck
PSO 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 PSO earnings summariesPSO Stock 12 Month Forecast
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