Pearson PLC (GB:PSON)
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PSON Stock Chart & Stats
1080.00 p
2.00 p(0.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
1080.00 p
2.00 p(0.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range874.80 p - 1,175.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume55.82K
Average Volume (3M)1.76M
Market Cap
£6.80B
Enterprise Value8.26B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£333.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.90B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.6
Beta0.34
Next Earnings
Aug 03, 2026EPS Estimate
0.26Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.32%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.52
Shares Outstanding601,140,500
10 Day Avg. Volume1,970,689
30 Day Avg. Volume1,759,776
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.00
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
£1,208.60Price Target Upside11.91% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.7
Revenue Forecast (FY)£3.73B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High And Improving MarginsSustainably strong gross and operating margins provide a structural buffer against revenue volatility and fund ongoing product and platform investment. Higher margins support free cash flow generation, enable continued R&D and transformation spending, and improve resilience when top-line growth is modest.
Strong Cash Generation And Capital ReturnsHigh cash conversion and active capital returns reflect robust cash generation versus earnings, giving management flexibility to fund buybacks, dividends and strategic investment. Durable free cash flow supports deleveraging or targeted M&A without immediate dilution of operating resources.
Enterprise Partnerships, Virtual Learning And AI EfficiencyLarge multi-year enterprise contracts, Virtual Learning growth and embedded AI create recurring revenue backlog and structural cost advantages. These partnerships and tech-led efficiencies diversify demand, lengthen revenue visibility and lower unit content costs, supporting sustainable margin improvement.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageLeverage rising materially in one year tightens financial flexibility and raises refinancing and interest risks. Higher net debt from buybacks and acquisitions limits room for opportunistic investment, increases sensitivity to cash flow swings, and reduces strategic optionality over the medium term.
Low Top-line MomentumPersistently low organic revenue growth constrains long-term operating leverage and makes margin gains dependent on cost cuts or one-off efficiency wins. Without sustained top-line acceleration, returns on invested capital may stagnate and the business remains vulnerable to competitive share shifts.
HE Execution Risk And One-off ImpairmentA sizeable platform impairment and acknowledged product/channel execution gaps signal structural work to modernize Higher Education offerings. Combined with contract losses in Assessment & Qualifications, this increases execution risk, requires multi-year investment, and may delay expected revenue and margin benefits.
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 1175.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Pearson PLC’s market cap?
Pearson PLC’s market cap is £6.80B.
When is Pearson PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Pearson PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 03, 2026 which is in 51 days.
How were Pearson PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Pearson PLC released its earnings results on Feb 27, 2026. The company reported 0.394 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.389 p by 0.005 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 17.4 p 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 0.26.
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 0.394 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.389 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.062%.
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?
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Pearson Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£1,208.60 (11.91% Upside)
£1,208.60 (11.91% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £513.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
9.24%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-6.30%
Trailing 12-Months
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
1,208.60 p
▲(11.91% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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