Pearson plc provides educational materials and learning technologies. The company operates in four segments: Global Online Learning, Global Assessment, North America Courseware, and International. It provides test development, processing, and scoring services to governments, educational institutions, corporations, and professional bodies. The company also offers content across the curriculum and a range of education services, including teacher development, educational software, and system-wide solutions, as well as owns and operates colleges and schools comprising virtual schools. It provides content, assessment, and digital services to schools, colleges, and universities, as well as professional and vocational education to learners. Pearson plc was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 3/26/2025 | Buy | Goldman | |
| 12/1/2023 | Buy → Hold | Deutsche Bank | |
| 11/28/2023 | Outperform → Neutral | Exane BNP Paribas | |
| 7/5/2023 | Neutral → Buy | UBS | |
| 5/12/2023 | Equal-Weight → Overweight | Morgan Stanley | |
| 5/3/2023 | Underperform → Buy | BofA Securities | |
| 3/31/2023 | Neutral → Outperform | Exane BNP Paribas | |
| 1/5/2023 | Neutral → Underperform | BofA Securities | |
| 12/1/2022 | Outperform → Neutral | Exane BNP Paribas | |
| 6/29/2022 | Neutral → Sell | UBS |
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Collaboration leverages generative and agentic AI to enhance learning and empower workforces with future-ready skills for human-machine collaboration TEANECK, N.J. and LONDON, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) and Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) today announced a global strategic partnership aiming to accelerate early-career development, strengthen mid-career transitions, and equip the global workforce with the skills needed to thrive in an era of rapid AI-driven change. Inefficiencies in career pathways cost the U.S. economy an estimated $1.1 trillion annually—arou
TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2025 /CNW/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, has expanded its AI-powered Study Prep tool to Canada, making it available to over 1.5 million higher education students in the country. This launch is part of Study Prep's 2025 international expansion. Study Prep leverages AI and trusted video content to provide personalized, on-demand academic support across more than 25 subjects. Study Prep's expansion will offer personalized learning and quality AI-powered tools to help Canadian students succeed in the classroom and gain the skil
Pearson empowers parents with practical tools to support student success in the age of AI HOBOKEN, N.J., Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As students head back to school, artificial intelligence is more accessible than ever, creating both new opportunities and important questions for parents. To help families navigate this landscape with confidence, Pearson, the world's lifelong learning company, today shared four essential tips for harnessing AI's full potential responsibly and building AI literacy at home. Pearson's data shows that when AI is thoughtfully integrated into the le
Course Scores Rise for High Schoolers Using AI, Prompting a Rethink of Study Habits HOBOKEN, N.J., Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With a new school year kicking off, Pearson, (FTSE: PSON) the world's lifelong learning company, released data today that shows successful outcomes for high school students who used AI study tools embedded in their learning materials at Connections Academy virtual learning schools. Proven Success for High School Students During the 2024-2025 school year, the Pearson AI study tool was embedded in Biology and World History learning materials and access
LONDON, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced the international expansion of Study Prep, its AI-enhanced video learning experience that provides personalized study support across more than 25 academic subjects. Launched commercially globally in the first half of 2025, Study Prep will now reach students worldwide, including in Canada, Brazil, the UK, India, China, and South Africa. Study Prep's expansion represents a significant step toward broadening access to AI-powered learning resources around the world.
Continued strategic and operational progress against medium term strategy. On track to deliver 2025 guidance with stronger growth expected in H2. LONDON, Aug. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial Highlights£m H1 2025 vs H1 2024 £m H1 2025 H1 2024 Business performance Statutory results Sales 1,722 +2% 1 Sales 1,722 1,754 Adjusted operating profit 242 +2% 1 Operating profit 240 219 Operating cash flow 126 £(3)m Profit for the period 166 158 Free cash flow 156 +£129m Net cash generated from operations 188 185 Adjusted earnings per share 24.5p (4)%2 Basic earnings per share 24.8p
ORLANDO, Fla., July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) is proud to recognize the winners of the 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Championship, announced by Certiport, a Pearson VUE business, and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners. Now in its 23rd year, the annual competition challenges students from ages 13 through 22 around the world to demonstrate their skills in Microsoft Word, Excel®, and PowerPoint®. To enter, students completed a qualifying MOS certificat
ORLANDO, Fla., July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) is proud to recognize the winners of the 2025 Adobe Certified Professional World Championship, announced by Certiport, a Pearson VUE business, and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners. Now in its 12th year, the annual competition challenges contestants from around the world to demonstrate their superior digital design skills using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Thiago Mello from Brazil won the top prize out
LONDON and NOIDA, India, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, and HCLTech, a global technology company, today announced a multi-year strategic partnership to accelerate the transformation of learning, skills and workforce readiness in an AI-driven world. The partnership combines Pearson's global expertise and scale in learning and assessment with HCLTech's strengths in digital transformation, product engineering, and AI. Together, the companies will co-develop AI-powered products and services designed to close skills gaps
TORONTO, July 23, 2025 /CNW/ -- New research from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, reveals gaps at career and learning transition points is costing Canada an estimated C$146 billion dollars in lost earnings. Pearson's "Lost in Transition: Canada's Economic Opportunity from Closing Gaps in Learning Paths" details the economic and personal impact of learning gaps during major career transitions - from formal education to work, moving from one job to another, and disruptions caused by AI automation. Paying the price for broken career pathways Key fin
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Acquisition to scale Pearson's position in the Early Careers space LONDON, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire eDynamic Holdings LP ('eDynamic Learning'), a leading Career and Technical Education (CTE) curriculum solutions provider. eDynamic Learning's comprehensive catalogue of digital courses enables students to follow structured learning pathway programs that prepare them for their future careers. This acquisition is aligned to Pearson's strategy, enabling Pearson to scale its position in the fast-growing Early Careers space and broaden capabilities in career-readines
LONDON, March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announces the appointment of Arden Hoffman as an independent Non-Executive Director, with effect from 1 June 2025. Arden has held significant leadership positions within high-profile organisations and brings to Pearson a strong expertise and business perspective on workforce and talent development in an era of innovation and AI. Pearson Announces Arden Hoffman as Non-Executive DirectorArden is the Chief People Officer at General Motors, a position she has held since 2023.
LONDON, Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced the promotion of Sharon Hague to the role of President of its English Language Learning (ELL) division, effective 3 March. Pearson's ELL business is a leading provider of English language assessments and learning materials for English learners globally. Sharon will report to CEO Omar Abbosh and will lead the business' expansion in key international markets, as well as the development of AI-powered products and services globally. She will also serve as Pearson's UK CEO, leading the company's corporate presence in that market. Sharon, a 25-year Pearson executive, succeeds Gio Gi
Confident in outlook building on year of good financial and strategic delivery. Further progress on AI and Enterprise priorities with new strategic partnership with AWS. Strong cash generation and financial position support launch of new £350m share buyback. LONDON, Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial Highlights £m 2024 vs 2023 £m 2024 2023 Business performance Statutory results Sales (growth ex. OPM3 and Strategic Review4) 3,552 +3%1 Sales 3,552 3,674 Adjusted operating profit 600 +10%1 Operating profit 541 498 Operating cash flow 662 +£75m Profit for the year 435 380
LONDON, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, announced today the appointment of Naseem Tuffaha as Pearson's Chief Business Officer. Reporting to CEO Omar Abbosh, Naseem will work closely with the executive leadership team to ensure Pearson's software scaling, business plans, and customer strategies align with the company's long-term goals. As Pearson focuses on making learning more effective and building better skilling pathways in an era of AI, Naseem's more than 30 years of experience in market development, strategic pl
Delivered on financial1 and strategic priorities for 2024. Entering 2025 with continued confidence. New strategic partnership with Microsoft progressing our Enterprise focus and technology transformation. Highlights Underlying Group sales growth2 of 3% for the full year, excluding OPM3 and the Strategic Review4 businesses. Group adjusted operating profit of £595-600m at £:$ of 1.28 for the full year, up c.10% on an underlying basis compared to 2023, resulting in a margin of c.16.8% (2023: 15.6%). Free cash flow conversion in excess of 100%5, ahead of guidance. Successfully delivered our 2024 strategic priorities with progress in Enterprise and scaling AI across our products an
National GED Day recognizes the importance of non-traditional educational pathways WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson's (FTSE: PSON.L) GED® Testing Service proudly announces the first National GED Day on September 16th to celebrate GED achievements and brighter futures through education. This day recognizes the dedication of GED learners, educators, graduates, and everyone who supports them throughout their educational journeys. Over 40 million adults currently lack a high school diploma. For decades, the GED has been crucial for many seeking to improve their
Solid H1 financial performance; No change to 2024 and 2025 guidance; Beyond 2025, expect to grow at mid-single digits with expanding adjusted operating margins Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L): Financial Highlights £m H1 2024 H1 2023 £m H1 2024 H1 2023 Business performance Statutory results Sales 1,754 1,879 Sales 1,754 1,879 Adjusted operating profit 250 250 Operating profit 219 219 Operating cash flow 129 79 Profit for the period 158 187 Free cash flo
Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, announces the appointment of Ginny Cartwright Ziegler as Chief Marketing Officer. Ginny will report to CEO Omar Abbosh and will lead the next generation of the company's work in marketing, brand and communications, effective 29 July 2024. Ginny succeeds Lynne Frank, who is stepping down from her dual role as Chief Marketing Officer and Co-President, Direct to Consumer. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240723113913/en/Ginny Cartwright Ziegler (Photo: Business Wire) As Pearson increases the intensity of its AI and enterprise learning efforts, Ginny brings
Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, is announcing the appointment of Dave Treat as Chief Technology Officer, effective today. Dave will report to CEO Omar Abbosh. Working in close partnership with Pearson's Chief Product and Chief Information Officers, he will lead technology innovation and architecture across the company. This includes enhancing the company's presence in the AI and tech community, driving strategic technology partnerships, and engaging with emerging technology and ed tech start-ups. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240702354271/en/Dave Treat (Photo: Business Wire) Dave b
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Continued strategic and operational progress against medium term strategy. On track to deliver 2025 guidance with stronger growth expected in H2. LONDON, Aug. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial Highlights£m H1 2025 vs H1 2024 £m H1 2025 H1 2024 Business performance Statutory results Sales 1,722 +2% 1 Sales 1,722 1,754 Adjusted operating profit 242 +2% 1 Operating profit 240 219 Operating cash flow 126 £(3)m Profit for the period 166 158 Free cash flow 156 +£129m Net cash generated from operations 188 185 Adjusted earnings per share 24.5p (4)%2 Basic earnings per share 24.8p
2025 Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) Awards LONDON, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On 1 May 2025, the Company made a grant of performance-related restricted shares under the 2025 LTIP, including to the Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer, under the 2020 LTIP rules. This represents the company's annual grant of long-term incentives for 2025. The award will vest on 1 May 2028 subject to the performance conditions and targets as set out in the 2024 annual report. Any shares which vest on 1 May 2028 will be subject to an additional two-year holding period to 1 May 2030. The award also attracts dividend equivalent awards.
Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them LONDON, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated a) Name Tom ap Simon 2 Reason for the notification a) Position/status President – Higher Education and Virtual Learning b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification 3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor a) Name Pearson plc b) LE
LONDON, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson plc held its annual general meeting ("AGM") at 10:30am today. All resolutions set out in the Company's Notice of Annual General Meeting dated 27 March 2025 were proposed and approved on a poll. The table below shows the results of the poll for each resolution. As at 6.30pm on 30 April 2025, the Company's issued share capital was 661,685,614 ordinary shares of 25p each. The Company does not hold any ordinary shares in Treasury. Therefore, the total voting rights in the Company were 661,685,614. The proportion of the Company's issued s
CHANTILLY, Va., June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PDRI by Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), a workforce assessment provider that transforms evidence-based insights into talent management solutions, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by Washington Post Top Workplaces. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few. http://www.pd