Pearson PLC (PSO)
NYSE:PSO
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PSO Stock Chart & Stats
$14.66
-$0.29(-1.77%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$14.66
-$0.29(-1.77%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$12.02 - $16.05
Previous CloseN/A
Volume265.15K
Average Volume (3M)999.80K
Market Cap
$8.98B
Enterprise Value$8.26B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$332.41M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.89B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.1
Beta0.34
Next Earnings
Aug 03, 2026EPS Estimate
0.36Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.11%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.52
Shares Outstanding603,257,750
10 Day Avg. Volume868,923
30 Day Avg. Volume999,801
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.00
Price to Book (P/B)1.86
Price to Sales (P/S)1.94
P/FCF Ratio10.50
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.92
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.32
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.46
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.11
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$13.90Price Target Upside-5.18% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.95
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.04B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow ConversionExceptionally high free cash flow conversion (near 100% ex‑aid) across 2025 supports durable financial flexibility: funds sustainable buybacks, R&D and AI investments, and debt service. Strong FCF reduces refinancing risk and underpins capital returns and strategic reinvestment over the medium term.
Margin Expansion Via Cost SavingsMaterial margin gains driven by cost savings and efficiency indicate structural operating leverage. Sustained annual margin improvement targets imply continued productivity and mix shifts toward higher‑margin digital and services revenue, supporting durable profit recovery even if top‑line growth is modest.
Large Multi‑year Enterprise PartnershipsMajor strategic partnerships and a growing multi‑year backlog create recurring, contracted revenue streams and broaden distribution. These agreements increase revenue visibility, diversify channels, and provide a multi‑year runway for enterprise sales and cross‑selling of digital courseware and assessment services.
Bears Say
Multi‑year Top‑line DeclineConsistent revenue declines over several years signal structural pressure on legacy content and slower migration to offsetting digital growth. If top‑line momentum remains weak, it constrains absolute profit expansion, limits scalability of high‑margin offerings, and raises execution demands on new growth initiatives.
Rising Net Debt And Interest Cost PressureAn increase in net debt and higher interest costs reduce financial flexibility for acquisitions or cyclical cushions. Continued buybacks alongside rising leverage heighten refinancing and interest‑rate exposure, constraining capacity to fund slower organic growth or to absorb execution setbacks without affecting ratings or covenant headroom.
Execution And Revenue Recognition Risk On Enterprise DealsLarge enterprise agreements materially boost backlog but carry timing and execution risk: delays, unsigned awards and recognition phasing can push revenue out across quarters or years. This uncertainty reduces near‑term visibility and challenges planning for capacity, hiring and investment tied to expected deal flows.
Pearson News
PSO FAQ
What was Pearson PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Pearson PLC lowest stock price was $12.02 and its highest was $16.05 in the past 12 months.
What is Pearson PLC’s market cap?
Pearson PLC’s market cap is $8.98B.
When is Pearson PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Pearson PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 03, 2026 which is in 63 days.
How were Pearson PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Pearson PLC released its earnings results on Feb 27, 2026. The company reported $0.529 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.523 by $0.006.
Is Pearson PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Pearson PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Pearson PLC pay dividends?
Pearson PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.089 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.11%. See more information on Pearson PLC dividends here
What is Pearson PLC’s EPS estimate?
Pearson PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.36.
How many shares outstanding does Pearson PLC have?
Pearson PLC has 603,257,750 shares outstanding.
What happened to Pearson PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Pearson PLC reported an EPS of $0.529 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.523. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.923%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Pearson PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PSO
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
Hold
Average Price Target:
$13.90 (-5.18% Downside)
$13.90 (-5.18% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PSO Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 187.0 Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.6%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-5.76%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.63%
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.
PSO Company Deck
PSO Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a broadly positive picture: Pearson delivered steady underlying revenue and profit growth, strong free cash generation, margin improvement, and considerable progress embedding AI and signing major enterprise partnerships that create a multi-year revenue backlog. Counterbalancing this are a non-cash GBP 87m impairment that reduced statutory profit, near-term A&Q headwinds from the New Jersey contract loss and PDRI, FX and interest cost pressures, and some execution/recognition timing risks around enterprise deal phasing. On balance, the highlights — recurring cashflows, margin progress, enterprise momentum and AI-driven efficiency gains — outweigh the near-term lowlights and one-off charges.View all PSO earnings summariesPSO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$13.90
▼(-5.18% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
0.31% Mutual Funds
0.41% Other Institutional Investors
99.01% Public Companies and
Individual Investors