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Pearson

PSO · LONDON

$18.24−$0.15 (−0.82%)TodayMarket closed ·
Prev close $18.39

About PSO

Pearson Plc engages in the business of education, business information, and consumer publishing markets. The Company’s divisions include Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, Higher Education, English Language Learning and Enterprise Learning & Skills. The Assessment & Qualifications division includes Pearson VUE, US Student Assessment, Clinical Assessment, UK-curriculum-based qualifications, such as GCSEs and A levels, as well as courseware for English-speaking regions throughout the world. The Virtual Learning division includes virtual schools and online program management. The Higher Education includes the United States, Canadian, and International Higher Education Courseware businesses. The English Language Learning division includes Pearson Test of English, Institutional Courseware and English Online Solutions. The Enterprise Learning & Skills division includes Vocational Qualifications and Enterprise Solutions.

Employees
17,024
Headquarters
London
Listed
Aug 13, 1969
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Industry
Diversified Consumer Services
Website
pearson.com

PSO key statistics

Market cap
8.21B
Price-earnings ratio
0.00
Dividend yield
1.92%
Average volume
710.32K
Volume
547.42K
Open price
$18.24
High today
$18.35
Low today
$18.14
52 Week high
$18.40
52 Week low
$12.02

Pearson (PSO) at a glance

As of Oct 23, 2026, Pearson (PSO) shares are priced at $18.24, giving the company a market cap of 8.21B, a price-to-earnings ratio of 0.00 and a dividend yield of 1.92%.

Today the stock has traded between $18.14 and $18.35. The current price is 0.6% above the day's low and 0.6% below its high.

Volume so far is 547.42K shares, below the average of 710.32K shares a day.

Over the past year Pearson has ranged from $12.02 to $18.40, and now sits 97% of the way up that range.

Pearson met or beat analyst EPS estimates in 6 of the last 8 quarters. In Q2 FY26 it reported $0.286 per share against an estimate of $0.273.

The average analyst price target is $17.43, 4.5% below the current price, from 3 recent ratings.

Analyst ratings

Latest rating from each analyst over the past 12 months

0%of 3 analyst ratings say Buy
  • Buy0.0%
  • Hold100.0%
  • Sell0.0%
Price target · 12 analystsAvg $17.43
Low
$14.48
Now
$18.24
High
$20.17

PSO earnings

Earnings per share, reported against the analyst estimate

Beat the estimate in 6 of the last 8 quarters, by 6.4% on average.

  1. Q4 FY22: reported $0.291 per share against an estimate of $0.2751
  2. Q2 FY23: reported $0.255 per share against an estimate of $0.2228
  3. Q4 FY23: reported $0.322 per share against an estimate of $0.3245
  4. Q2 FY24: reported $0.256 per share against an estimate of $0.2357
  5. Q4 FY24: reported $0.355 per share against an estimate of $0.3708
  6. Q2 FY25: reported $0.242 per share against an estimate of $0.2313
  7. Q4 FY25: reported $0.394 per share against an estimate of $0.3928
  8. Q2 FY26: reported $0.286 per share against an estimate of $0.273

PSO news

  • Press releasePRNewswire

    Pearson 2026 Nine Month Trading Update (Unaudited)

  • Press releasePRNewswire

    /C O R R E C T I O N - Pearson/

  • Press releasePRNewswire

    New Pearson Studio products to connect learning, career readiness, and workplace credentials

  • Press releasePRNewswire

    Pearson Acquires Workera, a Pioneer in AI-Native Enterprise Assessment and Skills Verification

  • Press releasePRNewswire

    Pearson and Namibox Sign Strategic Cooperation Memorandum, Join Forces to Shape a New Global Learning and Education Landscape in the AI Era

  • Press releasePRNewswire

    Pearson research warns of a 'triple capability gap' emerging as AI adoption outpaces education and training in skilled occupations

  • Press releasePRNewswire

    Pearson Acquires Assessment Technology Provider, ITS

  • Press releasePRNewswire

    Pearson and Illinois Tech to Explore Employability Pathways and Workforce-Focused Learning Credentials

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