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Pearson (PSON) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Feb 27, 2026
TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2025 (Q4)
Consensus EPS Forecast
0.39
Last Year’s EPS
0.36
Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 8 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q2 2025
Earnings Call Date:Aug 01, 2025|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Pearson's earnings call indicated a strong strategic direction with positive growth in multiple segments, particularly in Higher Education and Enterprise Learning. However, challenges such as the decline in English Language Learning and the pause in a significant VUE contract were notable setbacks. The company remains optimistic about future growth and is positioned well in terms of strategy and execution.
Company Guidance
During the call, Pearson provided guidance for their fiscal year 2025, expressing confidence in meeting their financial targets. Key metrics included a 2% increase in sales and adjusted operating profit, with profits reaching GBP 242 million in the first half. The company highlighted strong performance across its core business units and strategic initiatives, such as new and renewed contracts in its VUE division, which are expected to drive growth in the second half of the year. Pearson also reiterated its focus on driving growth through AI innovations and strategic partnerships, aiming for high single-digit growth in its Enterprise Learning & Skills segment. The acquisition of eDynamic Learning for $225 million was highlighted as a strategic fit to support growth in the Early Careers segment. Despite FX headwinds and a paused contract impacting some divisions, Pearson remains on track to achieve its financial goals, with plans for continued investment and shareholder returns, including a GBP 350 million share buyback and a 5% increase in the interim dividend.
Solid Financial Performance
Sales increased by 2% on an underlying basis, and adjusted operating profit also rose by 2% to GBP 242 million, showing strong financial health.
Strategic Execution and Growth
Pearson's strategy remains unchanged, focusing on demographic and AI trends, and executing well across its core business units with new contracts and product launches.
Higher Education Growth
Higher Education sales grew 4%, with Inclusive Access growing by 21% and 3% growth in U.S. digital subscriptions, supported by AI study tools.
Enterprise Learning Momentum
Enterprise Learning & Skills grew by 4%, with new wins from HCLTech and Google Cloud, supporting growth potential.
Innovations and Product Launches
Successful launch of the Pearson Skilling Suite and AI enhancements across various educational products.

Pearson (GB:PSON) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

The upcoming earnings date is based on a company’s previous reporting, and may be updated when the actual date is announced

GB:PSON Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
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Feb 27, 2026
2025 (Q4)
0.39 / -
0.358
Aug 01, 2025
2025 (Q2)
0.23 / 0.24
0.253-4.35% (-0.01)
Feb 28, 2025
2024 (Q4)
0.37 / 0.36
0.32510.15% (+0.03)
Jul 29, 2024
2024 (Q2)
0.23 / 0.25
0.255-0.78% (>-0.01)
Mar 01, 2024
2023 (Q4)
0.32 / 0.33
0.29410.54% (+0.03)
Jul 31, 2023
2023 (Q2)
0.22 / 0.26
0.22413.84% (+0.03)
Mar 03, 2023
2022 (Q4)
0.27 / 0.29
0.24320.99% (+0.05)
Aug 01, 2022
2022 (Q2)
0.15 / 0.22
0.105113.33% (+0.12)
Feb 25, 2022
2021 (Q4)
0.23 / 0.24
0.348-30.17% (-0.10)
Jul 30, 2021
2021 (Q2)
- / 0.10
-0.051305.88% (+0.16)
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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Missed

GB:PSON Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Aug 01, 2025
1064.65p1129.17p+6.06%
Feb 28, 2025
1308.40p1333.87p+1.95%
Jul 29, 2024
1022.37p1016.53p-0.57%
Mar 01, 2024
919.90p971.04p+5.56%
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.

FAQ

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Pearson PLC (GB:PSON) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 27, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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            GB:PSON EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 0.39.
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