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Pearson PLC (GB:PSON)
LSE:PSON
PSON Stock Chart & Stats
939.00p
2.00p(0.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
939.00p
2.00p(0.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range934.00p - 1,401.00p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume55.82K
Average Volume (3M)1.76M
Market Cap
£6.20B
Enterprise Value8.34B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£347.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.49B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.7
Beta0.37
Next Earnings
Feb 27, 2026EPS Estimate
0.39Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.32%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.24
Shares Outstanding635,814,900
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
£1,270.00Price Target Upside35.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash FlowFree cash flow conversion met company guidance, supporting balance sheet resilience and capacity for reinvestment.
Earnings ConsistencyReported revenue and operating profit broadly matched analyst expectations, reinforcing earnings predictability.
GuidanceManagement reiterated mid-term guidance, signaling continued confidence in the company’s strategic outlook and targets.
Bears Say
Contract LossLoss of a major US student assessment contract represents a material headwind to revenue and could pressure reported growth.
Higher Education RiskPersistent headwinds in the Higher Education segment could weigh on overall performance and offset gains from other divisions.
ValuationValuation near sector peers and historical averages implies limited upside from the current share price and constrains rerating potential.
Pearson News
PSON FAQ
What was Pearson PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Pearson PLC lowest share price was 934.00p and its highest was 1401.00p in the past 12 months.
What is Pearson PLC’s market cap?
Pearson PLC’s market cap is £6.20B.
When is Pearson PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Pearson PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 27, 2026 which is in 40 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 2.32%. 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 635,814,900 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 6.061%.
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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£1,270.00 (35.25% Upside)
£1,270.00 (35.25% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £449.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
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 plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Higher Education, and Workforce Skills. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers Pearson VUE, US student assessment, clinical assessment, UK GCSE, and A levels and international academic qualifications. The Virtual Learning segment provides virtual schools and online program management services. The English Language Learning segment offers Pearson test of English, institutional courseware, and English online solutions. The Higher Education segment provides the US, Canadian, and international higher education courseware businesses. The Workforce Skills offers BTEC, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Pearson college, and apprenticeships. Pearson plc was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
PSON Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
1,270.00p
▲(35.25% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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