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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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LONDON, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announces updates to its English language testing portfolio. These include enhancements to the Pearson Test of English (PTE) and the launch of the Pearson English Express Test, bringing new advances in secure, accurate, and trusted assessments. Together, they demonstrate Pearson's commitment to improving the testing experience for governments, universities, and test takers worldwide. Pearson Advances English Language Assessment with Enhanced PTE and New Express TestEnhanc
Double-digit monthly growth of Pearson's Generative AI Foundations Certification since launching in October 2024, attracting learners globally. HOBOKEN, N.J., June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the pace of technological change accelerates and agentic AI widens the skills gap, Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced the continued expansion of its AI learning content portfolio to reach more K-12, higher education, professional, and enterprise learners. This announcement follows the success of Pearson's Generative AI Foundations Certification, which has seen double-digit growth each month since its launch in October 2024.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and LONDON, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Google Cloud and Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced a multi-year strategic collaboration to accelerate new AI-powered products and services that personalize learning for students, empower educators with insights, and help improve educational outcomes. AI and cloud technologies are rapidly reshaping industries and redefining the skills needed for tomorrow's workforce. Empowering teachers with the knowledge and resources to integrate AI safely and effectively into everyda
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
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
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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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