The earnings call highlighted solid performance in several areas, including sales growth, strategic partnerships, and innovation in AI tools. However, challenges remain in English Language Learning and Virtual Schools, with some headwinds in PDRI. Overall, the sentiment leans slightly positive due to the company's growth prospects and strategic initiatives.

Company Guidance -

Q4 2025

During the call, Pearson provided guidance for its fiscal year 2025, emphasizing its strategic stability and operational execution amidst evolving market dynamics. The company reiterated its medium-term growth trajectory, highlighting progress in key growth areas such as Enterprise Learning and Skills, Virtual Learning, and Higher Education. Notably, sales increased by 2% in the first half of 2025, with expectations for higher growth in the second half driven by new contracts like Salesforce and ServiceNow, alongside product innovations. Adjusted operating profit also rose by 2% to GBP 242 million. Despite FX headwinds, Pearson maintained a strong balance sheet, supporting a GBP 350 million share buyback and a 5% dividend increase. The company remains on track to meet its full-year financial targets, with specific growth expected in areas like Assessments and Qualifications, Virtual Learning, and Enterprise Learning & Skills. Additionally, Pearson emphasized the role of AI in enhancing learning outcomes and operational efficiencies, with significant strides in AI-driven content development and customer service operations.

Sales Increase

Sales up 2% on an underlying basis, with adjusted operating profit also up 2% to GBP 242 million.

AI and Innovation

Continued innovation in AI study tools, improving higher-order cognitive skills and outcomes for students.

Enterprise Learning & Skills Growth

Enterprise Learning & Skills grew 4% with new wins from HCLTech and Google Cloud, demonstrating strong execution.

Higher Education Growth

Higher Education sales grew 4% with a 21% increase in Inclusive Access and 3% growth in U.S. digital subscriptions.

Strategic Partnerships

Established strategic partnerships with Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud to drive growth and cloud transformation.

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

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GB:PSON Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
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	0.325	10.15% (+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	0.294	10.54% (+0.03)	―	―
Jul 31, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.22 / 0.26	0.224	13.84% (+0.03)	―	―
Mar 03, 2023	2022 (Q4)	0.27 / 0.29	0.243	20.99% (+0.05)	―	―
Aug 01, 2022	2022 (Q2)	0.15 / 0.22	0.105	113.33% (+0.12)	―	―
Feb 25, 2022	2021 (Q4)	0.23 / 0.24	0.348	-30.17% (-0.10)	―	―
Jul 30, 2021	2021 (Q2)	- / 0.10	-0.051	305.88% (+0.16)	―	―

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GB:PSON Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 01, 2025	1072.50p	1137.50p	+6.06%
Feb 28, 2025	1318.04p	1343.70p	+1.95%
Jul 29, 2024	1029.91p	1024.03p	-0.57%
Mar 01, 2024	926.68p	978.20p	+5.56%

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FAQ

When does Pearson PLC (GB:PSON) report earnings?

Pearson PLC (GB:PSON) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 27, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).

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Pearson PLC (GB:PSON) earnings time is at Feb 27, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).

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What is GB:PSON EPS forecast?

GB:PSON EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 0.39.

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