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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 6/21/2022 | Hold → Buy | Deutsche Bank |
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
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Continued progress on 2024 priorities with good financial and operational performance; all divisions delivered underlying sales growth in Q3; on track to meet full year expectations. Highlights Advancing our 2024 strategic priorities: Progressing in Enterprise: signed a new meaningful multi-year enterprise deal with ServiceNow and expanded our partnership with Degreed. Scaling AI across our products and services: double-digit year-over-year billings growth in Higher Education products with AI study tools, and developing English Language Learning Teaching Pal to create customised lesson content and activities. Underlying Group sales growth1: up 5% in Q3, resulting in 3% growth for
Widespread adoption of advanced technologies makes tech skills essential in all sectorsCEOs and CHROs need to rethink workforce and skilling strategiesHealthcare sector booming as population agesHOBOKEN, N.J., Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today launched the Skills Map of the United States, an in-depth analysis of the American job market through 2028. The report projects 1.9 million new jobs will be created through 2028, even as automation, AI and demographic shifts reshape the job market. Based on an extensive review of 85 million U.S. job ads, economic and labor market data, the Skills Map offers critical insights to help busin
AI proficiency is emerging as a must-have skill across all industries. Pearson's new program offers training and verification of Generative AI knowledge.Part of suite of certifications aimed at critical career skillsFoundational; for professionals and students, including high schoolersHOBOKEN, N.J., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced the launch of its Generative AI Foundations certification. The program is designed to equip professionals and students, including high schoolers, with the essential skills needed to work with generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) technologies. The certification demonstrates a formal l
The online program doubles career partnerships, increasing students' exposure to industry experiences HOBOKEN, N.J., Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) and its Connections Academy, the fully online public school program serving K-12 students, announced today the expansion of their college and early career program into more than 20 schools. The program, now in over half of the Connections Academy-supported schools in the country provides tens of thousands of middle and high school students with opportunities to earn college credits and industry certifications, giving them a head start on their higher education and career journeys.
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
HOBOKEN, N.J., Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready for a game-changing semester. Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, has launched a suite of new AI-powered higher education tools designed to make student learning and studying more personalized. As college students seek simpler, more efficient ways to study that consider their unique needs, Pearson's AI tools create a frictionless study experience where students can get the individualized help they need without leaving their eTextbooks or study platforms. That's anywhere, anytime help, even when professors are out of reach.
HOBOKEN, N.J., July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its broader strategy update to investors, Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced new generative AI-powered tools to support teaching and learning across various age levels. Last summer, Pearson became the first major higher education publisher to integrate generative AI study tools into its proprietary academic content. Pearson is accelerating its AI efforts through additional features debuting next month to provide a richer, more engaging experience for both students and educators.
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
LONDON, July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, has been awarded the contract to deliver a new online platform, through which UK central government employees will be able to access learning and skills development opportunities. Pearson to deliver new online UK Government learning experience platformAfter a fair and transparent procurement process, the Cabinet Office today announced that it has signed a four-year contract with Pearson to deliver the new cross Government skills capture and learning experience platform. The pla
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
LONDON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, announced today the appointment of Vishaal Gupta as President of Pearson's Workforce Skills division. Vishaal will report to CEO Omar Abbosh and lead the next phase in the development of Pearson's enterprise solutions and vocational qualifications business. Vishaal succeeds current Workforce Skills division President Mike Howells, who will leave the company in March. Pearson Appoints Vishaal Gupta as President of Workforce SkillsVishaal brings 29 years of global experience as a
Andy Bird to retire LONDON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Pearson PLC (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, today announced the appointment of Omar Abbosh as its new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective early 2024. Omar Abbosh will succeed Andy Bird, who has decided to retire as CEO of Pearson. Appointment of Omar Abbosh as Pearson's new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective early 2024Omar Abbosh is a highly regarded global leader with over 30 years of experience in enterprise technology driving substantia
HOBOKEN, N.J., April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson [FTSE: PSON.L], the world's leading learning company, today announced the appointment of Tony Prentice as Chief Product Officer (CPO) and co-president of Direct to Consumer. Prentice will report to CEO Andy Bird overseeing the development of the company's product strategies and roadmaps. Prentice brings to the role more than 25 years of experience in consumer-led product management in companies, including American Express and Starbucks. He most recently served as Chief Product Officer at SEMA4, a patient-centered health int
Bridge Growth Partners, a leading technology investment firm, announced today that it has appointed Jonathan Harber as Senior Advisor. Mr. Harber will bring his expertise, insights and relationships from more than 30 years as a pioneer in education technology to work with Bridge Growth to identify and evaluate investment opportunities. Mr. Harber was the CEO and Co-Founder of SchoolNet, a company that helped school systems use data to increase academic achievement. In 2011, SchoolNet was acquired by Pearson (NYSE:PSO), a global education and publishing company, where Mr. Harber served as CEO Pearson K12 Technology. Mr. Harber currently serves on the Board of Finalsite, which is backed by B
Underlying sales growth excluding OPM1 and Strategic Review2 of 3%. Strong operational progress in all divisions and continued execution momentum across our 2024 strategic priorities. Continuing to infuse our products with AI and on-track to include AI features in more than 40 Higher Education titles for the Fall semester. Initial £300m share buyback completed; the previously announced £200m buyback extension has commenced.
Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, has been selected by the UK Department for Education's Standards and Testing Agency (STA) to manage the administration, processing and support for all primary school national curriculum assessment (NCA) tests in England.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240415109926/en/ The contract runs for four years beginning from the academic year 2025/26.Pearson will deliver services to 16,500+ primary schools across the country for optional end of KS1 national curriculum assessments (NCAs), the end of KS2 national curriculum tests (sometimes known as SATs) and teacher
As students wrap up the fall semester, Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) today announced plans to expand the availability of its generative AI beta to millions of students in leading math, science and business titles. This summer, Pearson became the first major higher education publisher to integrate generative AI study tools into its proprietary academic content.
Pearson, Plc (NYSE:PSO) appointed Omar Abbosh as its new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective early 2024. Omar Abbosh will succeed Andy Bird, who has decided to retire as CEO of Pearson. Abbosh is the President of Microsoft Corporation's (NASDAQ:MSFT) Industry Solutions business with direct responsibility for driving sales, service, and solutions across the software giant's most significant global customers. Before Microsoft, Abbosh spent three decades at Accenture Plc (NYSE:ACN) in numerous senior leadership roles, including the Chief Executive of the global Communications, Technology, and Media business. Also Read: Pearson Divests International Online Program Man
The Board of Pearson PLC (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, today announced the appointment of Omar Abbosh as its new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective early 2024. Omar Abbosh will succeed Andy Bird, who has decided to retire as CEO of Pearson. Omar is President of Microsoft's Industry Solutions business with direct responsibility for driving sales, service, and solutions across Microsoft's largest global customers. He leads industry and technical business units including strategy, engineering, partnering and sales teams that shape product road maps and strategic campaigns across industries.
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Deutsche Bank downgraded Pearson Plc from Buy to Hold
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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
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