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PSON Stock Chart & Stats
1217.50 p
33.00 p(2.69%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
1217.50 p
33.00 p(2.69%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range874.80 p - 1,389.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume645.01K
Average Volume (3M)1.84M
Market Cap
£8.22B
Enterprise Value8.88B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£339.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.76B
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.8
Beta0.41
Next Earnings
Feb 26, 2027EPS Estimate
0.45Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.87%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.51
Shares Outstanding601,794,070
10 Day Avg. Volume2,040,471
30 Day Avg. Volume1,841,167
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.87
Price to Sales (P/S)1.91
P/FCF Ratio10.35
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£1,295.00Price Target Upside6.37% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)0.71
Revenue Forecast (FY)£3.72B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Virtual Learning MomentumStrong Virtual Learning growth, accelerating enrollment, and complete long-term contract renewals indicate durable demand and customer retention. This expanding platform business can support recurring revenue, improve operating leverage, and strengthen Pearson’s position in digital education over coming quarters.
Strong Operating ProfitabilityPearson’s strong gross and operating margins demonstrate a profitable business model with meaningful earnings capacity. Sustained profitability provides resources for digital product investment, technology improvements, and market development while offering resilience if revenue growth remains moderate.
Assessment Technology ScaleRapid global deployment of a major AI certification program highlights Pearson’s assessment infrastructure, delivery scale, and ability to support emerging professional credentials. This capability can create durable institutional relationships and position the company for growth as technology skills demand expands.
Bears Say
Limited Revenue MomentumRevenue has been broadly stable rather than strongly expanding, limiting operating leverage and reducing the pace at which Pearson can grow earnings organically. Continued low top-line momentum could constrain investment capacity and make future performance more dependent on efficiency gains.
Rising LeverageThe increase in debt relative to equity reduces financial flexibility compared with prior years. Higher leverage can absorb more cash through financing costs, limit room for acquisitions or investment, and make Pearson less resilient if operating performance weakens or cash conversion becomes less favorable.
Loss Of New Jersey ContractThe lost New Jersey assessment contract represents a durable reduction in an established revenue stream and worsens the mix within Assessments & Qualifications. It may also reduce scale benefits in the affected business, making recovery in assessment growth and margins more difficult.
Pearson News
PSON FAQ
What was Pearson PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Pearson PLC lowest share price was 874.80 p and its highest was 1389.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is Pearson PLC’s market cap?
Pearson PLC’s market cap is £8.22B.
When is Pearson PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Pearson PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 26, 2027 which is in 127 days.
How were Pearson PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Pearson PLC released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2026. The company reported 0.289 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.268 p by 0.021 p.
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 8.2 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.87%. See more information on Pearson PLC dividends here
What is Pearson PLC’s EPS estimate?
Pearson PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.45.
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 0.289 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.268 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.747%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Pearson PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:PSON
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
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
£1,295.00 (6.37% Upside)
£1,295.00 (6.37% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £2.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
28.89%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.13%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.38%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
Company Description
Pearson PLC
Pearson plc operates internationally, providing a comprehensive array of educational materials, assessment solutions, and related services across the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific region, and numerous other European countries. The company organizes its extensive offerings into five primary segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Higher Education, and Workforce Skills. The Assessment & Qualifications division is responsible for products like Pearson VUE, student and clinical assessments in the U.S., UK GCSEs and A levels, and other international academic accreditations. Virtual Learning focuses on delivering virtual schools and online program management. Its English Language Learning segment offers the Pearson Test of English, institutional educational content, and digital English learning resources. The Higher Education segment provides courseware for tertiary education markets in the U.S., Canada, and globally. Lastly, the Workforce Skills division includes BTEC, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Pearson College, and apprenticeship programs. Founded in 1844, Pearson plc is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
PSON Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
1,295.00 p
▲(6.37% Upside)