Pearson PLC ADR (PSO)

Currency in USD
15.08
+0.40(+2.72%)
Closed·
15.080.00(0.00%)
·
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Fair Value
Day's Range
14.9015.24
52 wk Range
12.0216.67
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
14.68
Open
14.97
Day's Range
14.9-15.24
52 wk Range
12.02-16.67
Volume
1.51M
Average Vol. (3m)
1.2M
1-Year Change
-5.8677%
Book Value / Share
7.74
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
14.05
Downside
-6.83%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years

Pearson PLC ADR News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

0 Buy
1 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
2 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 14.05
(-6.83% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
CFRA
Hold16.00+6.10%17.00MaintainAug 06, 2025

Pearson PLC ADR Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Pearson reported 4% Q1 2026 revenue growth, with shares rising 3.54% in premarket trading as company reaffirmed full-year guidance.
  • Virtual Learning segment surged 21% year-over-year, driven by increased enrollments and enhanced marketing strategies.
  • Assessment & Qualifications division declined 1% but expected to return to growth in Q2 through new contract wins and extensions.
  • Company launching AI-focused courses and certifications, partnering with Salesforce and Microsoft to drive revenue growth through 2030.
  • Geopolitical tensions in Middle East pose limited risk, representing only 2% of total revenue; Enterprise Learning grew 8% on vocational demand.
Last Updated: 05/01/2026, 04:33 AM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 27, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.26 / --
Revenue / Forecast
1.86B / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.51%
Dividend Yield
2.32%
Industry Median 2.38%
Annualized Payout
0.34
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+5.26%
Growth Streak

PSO Income Statement

Compare PSO to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
PSO
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
20.1x13.8x10.5x
PEG Ratio
−1.00−0.320.02
Price / Book
1.8x2.2x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.9x1.5x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−6.8%18.8%28.3%
Fair Value Upside
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Pearson plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Enterprise Learning & Skills, and Higher Education. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers pearson professional assessments, US student assessment, clinical assessment, UK GCSE, and A levels and international academic qualifications and associated courseware, including the English-speaking Canadian and Australian K-12 businesses, and PDR. The Virtual Learning segment provides virtual schools and online program management. The English Language Learning segment offers Pearson test of English, institutional courseware, and English online solutions. The Enterprise Learning & Skills segment provides vocational qualifications, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Credly, Pearson College, and Enterprise content and training. The Higher Education segment engages in the US, Canadian, and international higher education courseware businesses. Pearson plc was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Employees
15165

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
290.82M48.06%4.39B
Other Institutional Investors
403.84M51.94%6.09B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
694.66M100.00%10.48B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Cevian Capital AB19.30%116,765,3461,760,821
Cevian Capital II Master Fund, L.P.19.00%114,944,9511,733,370

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FAQ

What Is the Pearson ADR (PSO) Stock Price Today?

The Pearson ADR stock price today is 15.08 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Pearson ADR Trade On?

Pearson ADR is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Pearson ADR?

The stock symbol for Pearson ADR is "PSO."

Does Pearson ADR Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Pearson ADR dividend yield is 2.32%.

What Is the Pearson ADR Market Cap?

As of today, Pearson ADR market cap is 9.15B USD.

What Is Pearson ADR's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Pearson ADR EPS (TTM) is 0.51.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is PSO a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Pearson ADR Stock Split?

Pearson ADR has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Pearson ADR Have?

Pearson ADR has 15165 employees.

What is the current trading status of Pearson ADR (PSO)?

As of May 03, 2026, Pearson ADR (PSO) is trading at a price of 15.08 USD, with a previous close of 14.68 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 14.90 USD to 15.24 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 12.02 USD to 16.67 USD.

What Is Pearson ADR (PSO) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Pearson ADR is 14.05 USD, with a high estimate of 15.1 USD and a low estimate of 13 USD. 0 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an -6.83% Downside potential.

What Is the PSO Premarket Price?

PSO's last pre-market stock price is 14.98 USD. The pre-market share volume is 20,220.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.30, or 2.04%.
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