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.
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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 |
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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
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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
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
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.
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