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PSO Stock Chart & Stats
$14.66
-$0.29(-1.77%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$14.66
-$0.29(-1.77%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$12.02 - $16.51
Previous CloseN/A
Volume265.15K
Average Volume (3M)875.18K
Market Cap
$9.83B
Enterprise Value$8.04B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$332.41M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.48B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.8
Beta0.28
Next Earnings
Aug 03, 2026EPS Estimate
0.36Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.11%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.52
Shares Outstanding601,140,500
10 Day Avg. Volume849,419
30 Day Avg. Volume875,181
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 Cap0.82
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.25
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.34
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.86
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.94
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.99B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow ConversionConsistently strong free cash flow (≈96% of net income in 2025 and improvement vs 2024) underpins durable financial flexibility. High cash conversion funds buybacks, investment and debt service, supports capital allocation through cycles and reduces reliance on external financing.
Margin Expansion & Cost SavingsMaterial margin gains from cost programmes and efficiency create sustainable operating leverage: a one-time 200bps uplift plus a stated mid-term program of ~40bps p.a. means profitability can improve even if top-line growth is modest, enhancing cash generation over time.
Enterprise Partnerships/backlogLarge strategic partnerships and an enterprise backlog 'to 2030' create multi-year contracted revenue streams. These deals diversify income beyond textbook cycles, support recurring enterprise revenue, and increase visibility for medium-term sales and cash flow.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue DeclineThree consecutive years of reported revenue decline signal structural demand or market-share challenges. Persistent top-line erosion makes it harder to leverage fixed-cost improvements, putting pressure on long-term growth prospects and return on invested capital.
Rising LeverageAlthough leverage remains manageable, the upward trend reduces financial flexibility. Higher debt amid rising interest costs and ongoing buybacks increases sensitivity to cash-flow volatility, constraining capacity for M&A, reinvestment, or buffering future operational setbacks.
Execution & Recognition RiskSignificant enterprise deals and backlog carry timing and execution risk: delayed signings or phased recognition can cause quarter-to-quarter revenue volatility. This weakens predictability of the multi-year backlog converting into near-term cash and hampers planning for scale.
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 $16.51 in the past 12 months.
What is Pearson PLC’s market cap?
Pearson PLC’s market cap is $9.83B.
When is Pearson PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Pearson PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 03, 2026 which is in 32 days.
How were Pearson PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Pearson PLC released its earnings results on Feb 27, 2026. The company reported $0.529 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.523 by $0.006.
Is Pearson PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Pearson PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Pearson PLC pay dividends?
Pearson PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.236 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.11%. See more information on Pearson PLC dividends here
What is Pearson PLC’s EPS estimate?
Pearson PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.36.
How many shares outstanding does Pearson PLC have?
Pearson PLC has 601,140,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to Pearson PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Pearson PLC reported an EPS of $0.529 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.523. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.923%.
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
Neutral
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PSO Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 187.0 Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
9.16%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.63%
Trailing 12-Months
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
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a broadly positive picture: Pearson delivered steady underlying revenue and profit growth, strong free cash generation, margin improvement, and considerable progress embedding AI and signing major enterprise partnerships that create a multi-year revenue backlog. Counterbalancing this are a non-cash GBP 87m impairment that reduced statutory profit, near-term A&Q headwinds from the New Jersey contract loss and PDRI, FX and interest cost pressures, and some execution/recognition timing risks around enterprise deal phasing. On balance, the highlights — recurring cashflows, margin progress, enterprise momentum and AI-driven efficiency gains — outweigh the near-term lowlights and one-off charges.View all PSO earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
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0.30% Mutual Funds
0.41% Other Institutional Investors
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