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Pearson PLC (GB:PSON)
LSE:PSON
PSON Stock Chart & Stats
1049.00p
2.00p(0.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
1049.00p
2.00p(0.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range978.40p - 1,401.00p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume55.82K
Average Volume (3M)1.76M
Market Cap
£6.59B
Enterprise Value8.34B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£347.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.49B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.6
Beta0.39
Next Earnings
Feb 27, 2026EPS Estimate
0.39Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.35%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.24
Shares Outstanding635,772,950
10 Day Avg. Volume1,970,689
30 Day Avg. Volume1,759,776
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.96
Price to Book (P/B)2.14
Price to Sales (P/S)2.43
P/FCF Ratio17.15
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£1,249.17Price Target Upside19.08% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Enrollment GrowthEnrolment growth of 13% in Virtual Schools looks upbeat for future performance, showing potential for continued success.
Market ExpectationsPearson expects to deliver results in line with market expectations in the full-year, suggesting stability in performance.
Virtual Schools PerformanceVirtual Schools grew very strongly with 9M25 growth of 4% and Q3 up 17%, indicating a strong performance in this division.
Bears Say
Enterprise Learning SolutionsThe smaller Enterprise Learning Solutions division remains tough to call after missing the 9M estimate.
Equity Asymmetry RiskEquity asymmetry is more negatively skewed for the medium-term, which is common in late cycle environments.
Higher Education GrowthHigher Education grew 2% in 9M25, which is disappointing compared to expectations, with Q3 showing a decline.
Pearson News
PSON FAQ
What was Pearson PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Pearson PLC lowest share price was 978.40p and its highest was 1401.00p in the past 12 months.
What is Pearson PLC’s market cap?
Pearson PLC’s market cap is £6.59B.
When is Pearson PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Pearson PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 27, 2026 which is in 70 days.
How were Pearson PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Pearson PLC released its earnings results on Aug 01, 2025. The company reported 0.242p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.225p by 0.017p.
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 7.8p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.35%. See more information on Pearson PLC dividends here
What is Pearson PLC’s EPS estimate?
Pearson PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.39.
How many shares outstanding does Pearson PLC have?
Pearson PLC has 635,772,950 shares outstanding.
What happened to Pearson PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Pearson PLC reported an EPS of 0.242p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.225p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.06%.
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:
£1,249.17 (19.08% Upside)
£1,249.17 (19.08% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £133.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
9.24%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Pearson PLC
Pearson (PSON) is a global education company that specializes in providing educational products and services across various sectors, including higher education, K-12, and professional development. The company offers a wide range of educational materials, including textbooks, digital learning platforms, assessment tools, and online courses. Pearson's mission is to help learners of all ages achieve their potential through innovative and accessible educational solutions.
PSON Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
1,249.17p
▲(19.08% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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