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Pearson plc

NYSE:PSO

$16.57 USD

-$1.04 (-5.91%)

Volume
3.04M
Average Volume
903.9K
Market Capitalization
$9.95B
P/E Ratio
23.63
Dividend Yield
2.05%
Price Target
$14.50
Year High
$17.66
Year Low
$12.02
Day High
Day Low
Payout Ratio
$0.48
Current Ratio
$2.00
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Pearson downgraded by JP Morgan after six-year 'overweight' call as shares slip 3.6%

Shares in Pearson PLC (LSE:PSON) fell 3.6% to 1,271 pence after JP Morgan ended a six-year run of backing the education group and cut its rating to 'neutral'. The bank, which had held Pearson as one of its key picks for 2026, said the stock now offered only modest upside after a strong run.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-07-14 08:22:02

DIS or PSO: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors with an interest in Media Conglomerates stocks have likely encountered both Walt Disney (DIS) and Pearson (PSO). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

zacks.com - 2026-07-08 12:41:05

Entry-Level Work Remains Essential: 94% of HR Leaders Expect AI to Create New Entry-Level Roles, Cognizant and Pearson Study Reveals

Cognizant and Pearson joint study finds 6 in 10 HR leaders admit L&D programs are failing to keep pace as AI rapidly reshapes entry-level roles TEANECK, N.J. and LONDON, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) and Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) today revealed new findings from their joint study, The AI Workforce Pulse, signaling that entry-level roles are being reimagined by AI, and work is evolving faster than organizations can redesign how they hire, develop and support talent.

prnewswire.com - 2026-06-18 06:30:00

Pearson Crowns Certiport 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Champions

/PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) announced the winners of the 24th annual Certiport 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship. This

prnewswire.com - 2026-06-17 19:35:00

Pearson Names Certiport 2026 Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Champion

HOBOKEN, N.J., June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) announced the winners of the 13th annual Certiport 2026 Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Championship.

prnewswire.com - 2026-06-17 15:44:00

North Carolina teachers named 2026 CERTIFIED Educators of the Year

HOBOKEN, N.J., June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) announced the recipients of the annual Certiport 2026 CERTIFIED Educators of the Year award at the Certiport 2026 CERTIFIED Educator Conference.

prnewswire.com - 2026-06-17 12:21:00

Is Pearson PLC (PSO) Overvalued After 3.0% Rally? GF Value Says Overvalued

On June 01, 2026, Pearson PLC (PSO) shares rose 3.0% today, bringing the current price to $15.27. The stock has experienced a 52-week range from $12.02 to $16.0

gurufocus.com - 2026-06-01 20:40:00

Pearson launches AI modules to address "AI Readiness" gap between higher education and work

Students to earn Credly badges to signal AI proficiency in career fields HOBOKEN, N.J., May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced new AI modules designed to help college and university students build practical, workforce-relevant AI skills within their field of study.

prnewswire.com - 2026-05-28 10:19:00

Pearson and Salesforce Expand Partnership to Accelerate Workforce AI Readiness

Pearson will provide role insights, identify skills gaps, and deliver targeted learning for Salesforce employees HOBOKEN, N.J., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) and Salesforce today announced an expanded strategic partnership aimed at accelerating AI readiness and skills development across Salesforce's global workforce.

prnewswire.com - 2026-05-12 10:00:00

New Pearson data shows students build proficiency with AI-powered practice

Students were 90% more likely to build proficiency with the same amount of study time HOBOKEN, N.J., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New data from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) shows that college students who used AI‑powered adaptive practice questions were more likely to build proficiency than students who used traditional, static practice questions.

prnewswire.com - 2026-05-05 09:00:00

Pearson plc (PSO) Q1 2026 Sales/Trading Call Transcript

Pearson plc (PSO) Q1 2026 Sales/Trading Call Transcript

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-01 06:32:26

Pearson Sticks to Guidance After Key Metric Rises

Pearson said it remains on track to meet its full-year guidance after reporting higher underlying sales for the first quarter, mainly driven by growth in its virtual learning division.

wsj.com - 2026-05-01 03:12:00

Pearson gets 2026 off to a solid start as virtual learning leads the way

Pearson PLC (LSE:PSON) has kicked off 2026 in decent shape, reporting 4% underlying sales growth in the first quarter and saying performance came in line with expectations across the board. The standout was Virtual Learning, which surged 21%, helped by strong enrolment growth and favourable funding timing.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-05-01 02:53:07

Pearson Q1 2026 Trading Update (Unaudited)

Continued execution drives good Q1 result. On track to deliver 2026 guidance.

prnewswire.com - 2026-05-01 02:10:00

Employers Use IT Certification to Close High‑Risk Skills Gaps and Gain Competitive Advantage, Pearson Study Finds

HOBOKEN, N.J., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Organizations facing persistent IT and AI skills gaps are increasingly turning to professional certification as a core workforce strategy and are seeing measurable business returns, according to a new report from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L).

prnewswire.com - 2026-04-22 09:00:00

United Steelworkers welcomes 146 Porter Airlines customer service workers at Toronto Pearson

USW welcomes 146 Porter Arlines customer service workers at Toronto Pearson, as they join together for fair wages, better conditions and a voice at work.

globenewswire.com - 2026-04-21 12:26:00

Pearson (PSO) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?

Pearson (PSO) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

zacks.com - 2026-04-20 13:00:32

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PSO Price Target Summary

Last Month

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0 analysts

Last Quarter

$0.00

0 analysts

Last Year

$0.00

0 analysts

All Time

$14.50

2 analysts

PSO Recent Analyst Grades

Date Analyst Firm Action Previous Grade New Grade
2026-07-14 JP Morgan Downgrade Overweight Neutral
2022-06-21 Deutsche Bank Upgrade Hold Buy
2021-10-19 Berenberg Upgrade Sell Hold
2021-09-30 Kepler Cheuvreux Upgrade Reduce Hold
2021-08-23 JP Morgan Upgrade Neutral Overweight
2020-05-27 Berenberg Downgrade Hold Sell
2020-03-17 Goldman Sachs Upgrade Sell Neutral
2019-03-07 UBS Maintain Neutral Neutral
2018-08-01 Citigroup Downgrade Buy Neutral
2016-10-27 Morgan Stanley Downgrade Overweight Equal Weight
2016-09-22 Exane BNP Paribas Downgrade Outperform Neutral
2016-03-02 Goldman Sachs Downgrade Neutral Sell
2016-01-21 Jefferies Upgrade Underperform Buy
2015-11-02 Charles Stanley Maintain Hold Hold
2015-10-23 Exane BNP Paribas Downgrade Outperform Neutral
2015-10-22 JP Morgan Downgrade Overweight Neutral
2015-10-22 Bank of America Maintain Neutral Neutral
2015-07-08 Berenberg Downgrade Hold Sell
2015-04-13 Jefferies Downgrade Buy Underperform
2015-03-02 Nomura Upgrade Reduce Neutral
2014-04-04 Jefferies Upgrade Hold Buy
2014-01-27 JP Morgan Downgrade Overweight Neutral
2014-01-26 Citigroup Upgrade Neutral Buy
2013-10-18 Kepler Cheuvreux Upgrade Reduce Hold
2013-10-15 Societe Generale Upgrade Sell Hold
2013-03-12 Charles Stanley Downgrade Accumulate Hold
2013-01-24 Barclays Upgrade Underweight Equal Weight
2012-07-09 Deutsche Bank Downgrade Buy Hold