The earnings call demonstrated a solid financial performance with strategic partnerships and growth in certain segments like Higher Education and Virtual Learning. However, challenges persist with English Language Learning and specific contract delays affecting Pearson VUE and US Student Assessment. Overall, the sentiment is balanced with both positive advancements and ongoing challenges.

Company Guidance

In the call, Pearson provided guidance indicating a solid first-half performance for 2025 with sales up by 2% on an underlying basis, aligning with the financial expectations set in February. Adjusted operating profit also rose by 2% to GBP 242 million. Pearson expects stronger growth in the second half of the year, driven by new and renewed contracts in Assessments & Qualifications, enrollment increases in Virtual Learning, and continued expansion into adjacent markets and Enterprise Learning & Skills. The company reiterated its medium-term guidance, emphasizing progress in strategic initiatives such as AI integration and operational improvements. The acquisition of eDynamic Learning, expected to bolster the Early Careers strategy, was highlighted as part of Pearson's growth agenda. The call also touched on the impact of foreign exchange movements, with a noted GBP 45 million reduction in adjusted operating profit due to currency fluctuations.

Solid Financial Performance

Sales increased by 2% on an underlying basis, with adjusted operating profit also up 2% to GBP 242 million. Strong cash performance enabled continued investments and increased shareholder returns.

Virtual Learning Enrollment Growth

Positive enrollment trends with a 5% increase on a same-school basis and 7% including new school openings, setting a platform for accelerated growth in the medium term.

Strategic Partnerships Expansion

New strategic partnerships with Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud are expected to enable revenue growth and innovation opportunities. Amazon selected Pearson for workforce development learning product integration.

Higher Education Innovation

Higher Education sales grew 4%, driven by 21% growth in Inclusive Access and 3% growth in U.S. digital subscriptions, with continued AI integration in study tools.

Pearson (PSO) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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PSO Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Feb 27, 2026	2025 (Q4)	0.52 / -	0.455	―	―	―
Aug 01, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.31 / 0.32	0.325	-1.23% (>-0.01)
Feb 28, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.46 / 0.46	0.41	10.98% (+0.05)
Jul 29, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.30 / 0.33	0.328	-0.91% (>-0.01)
Mar 01, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.40 / 0.41	0.352	16.48% (+0.06)
Jul 31, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.29 / 0.33	0.275	19.27% (+0.05)
Mar 03, 2023	2022 (Q4)	0.34 / 0.35	0.326	7.98% (+0.03)
Aug 01, 2022	2022 (Q2)	0.18 / 0.28	0.146	88.36% (+0.13)	―	―
Feb 25, 2022	2021 (Q4)	0.31 / 0.33	0.455	-28.35% (-0.13)	―	―
Jul 30, 2021	2021 (Q2)	- / 0.15	-0.065	324.62% (+0.21)	―	―

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PSO Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 01, 2025	$14.14	$14.88	+5.23%
Feb 28, 2025	$16.52	$16.92	+2.42%
Jul 29, 2024	$13.08	$13.00	-0.61%
Mar 01, 2024	$11.67	$12.24	+4.88%

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FAQ

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Pearson Plc (PSO) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 27, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).

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PSO EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 0.52.

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