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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Website: pearson.com
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 |
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
Real student AI queries inspire new Go Deeper AI study tool feature to foster higher-order thinking HOBOKEN, N.J., June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New data from Pearson (FTSE:PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, reveals that college students are using AI study tools embedded in their course materials to support deeper learning and critical thinking. The findings, published in the report Asking to Learn: What student queries to Generative AI reveal about cognitive engagement, analyze nearly 130,000 queries from 8,700 students using Pearson's AI-powered study tool embed
More than a million students gain access to Credly certifications through partnerships with career and technical student organizations HOBOKEN, N.J., May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced a strategic partnership between its College and Career Readiness offerings and SkillsUSA, the largest student-led workforce development organization in the U.S. This partnership is designed to give students the skills and certifications they need to succeed in today's job market. Through this partnership, Pearson's Connect
LONDON, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated a) Name Vishaal Gupta 2 Reason for the notification a) Position/status President – Enterprise Learning and Skills 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) LEI 2138004JBXWWJKIURC57 4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii)
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
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) LEI
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
Pearson on track to deliver 2025 guidance1 with expected Q1 result and momentum building for the second half LONDON, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlights Underlying Group sales up 1%, with growth expected to accelerate in the second half of the yearAll business units performing in line with expectations; strong start for Higher Education with underlying sales up 6%Good progress against our 2025 strategic priorities, including:Expanding professional learning capabilities with our new Pearson Skilling Suite (link here)Continuing to lead on the application of innovative technol
Along with the importance of global reskilling, new Pearson Research shows age of AI calls for employers to focus on creative strategies to close talent gaps in their workforce LONDON, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, shows that, as roles in the technology industry are being reshaped by automation and AI, employers should consider a strategy of 'role redesign' to solve talent needs and maintain competitiveness. For this latest Skills Outlook, Solving the Tech Talent Gap from Within, Pearson looked a
Goldman resumed coverage of Pearson Plc with a rating of Buy
Deutsche Bank downgraded Pearson Plc from Buy to Hold
Exane BNP Paribas downgraded Pearson Plc from Outperform to Neutral
UBS upgraded Pearson Plc from Neutral to Buy
Morgan Stanley upgraded Pearson Plc from Equal-Weight to Overweight
BofA Securities upgraded Pearson Plc from Underperform to Buy
Exane BNP Paribas upgraded Pearson Plc from Neutral to Outperform
BofA Securities downgraded Pearson Plc from Neutral to Underperform
Exane BNP Paribas downgraded Pearson Plc from Outperform to Neutral
UBS downgraded Pearson Plc from Neutral to Sell