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16.12 -0.04 (-0.25%) 10/02/2026
Pearson plc (PSO)
Performance
Historical returns
1D
-0.25%
1W
1.13%
1M
0.00%
3M
-2.89%
6M
21.94%
1Y
14.16%
5Y
80.92%
Snapshot
Key statistics
Close
16.12
Change
-0.04
Change %
-0.25%
Open
16.22
Day Range
16.07 – 16.31
Volume
550,775
Avg Vol (20d)
662,357
Rel Vol
0.83x
52W Range
11.94 - 17.63
vs 52W High
-8.56%
vs 52W Low
34.99%
Gap
-0.10
Market Cap
USD 7.31B
Beta
-0.06
Dividend Yield
2.15%
Price Chart
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Bull vs Bear
6 bullish · 0 bearish points
Bullish view
  • Operating margin expanded to 14.2% in the Jun 2026 quarter from 12.5% a year earlier.
  • Gross margin improved to 51.2% from 50.1% a year ago.
  • The Jul 2026 quarter beat on EPS by $0.03 (9.0% above consensus).
  • Revenue in the same quarter came in $48.27M ahead of consensus.
  • Holds 10.1% above its 200-day average.
  • Has recovered 34.6% off the 52-week low of $11.98.
Bearish view

None of the valuation, growth and margin, earnings-execution, analyst or price-trend checks produced a bearish signal on current data.

Both sides are generated from reported financials, consensus estimates, analyst targets and the price series — not from opinion.
Notable Price Movement
Historical returns
Oct 2
2026
$16.12 0.25%Latest
Pearson fell 0.25% to $16.12. The move left the stock 8.0% below its 52-week high.
Sep 28
2026
$15.94 1.18%
Pearson fell 1.18% to $15.94. The move was broadly in line with its sector — the S&P 500 fell 0.74% while Communication Services peers (XLC) fell 1.58% the same session — so little of it was company-specific. Shares closed near the session low (18% of the day's range) and lost their 20-day moving average. The move erased $118.3M of market value.
Sep 18
2026
$15.71 1.81%
Pearson fell 1.81% to $15.71, on 2.7× average volume. The move was broadly in line with its sector — the S&P 500 fell 0.12% while Communication Services peers (XLC) fell 1.37% the same session — so little of it was company-specific. Shares closed near the session low (3% of the day's range). The move erased $180.5M of market value.
Sep 14
2026
$16.11 2.68%
Pearson rose 2.68% to $16.11, its biggest one-day gain in 2 months and a 1.6σ move against its 60-day volatility, on 1.4× average volume. The move was broadly in line with its sector — the S&P 500 fell 0.45% while Communication Services peers (XLC) rose 2.19% the same session — so little of it was company-specific. Shares opened with a 2.23% gap up. The move added $261.4M of market value.
Sep 8
2026
$15.67 1.94%
Pearson fell 1.94% to $15.67. Roughly 1.4 points were stock-specific — the S&P 500 fell 0.55% while Communication Services peers (XLC) fell 0.46% alongside it. Shares opened with a 1.56% gap down. The move erased $192.9M of market value.
Sep 2
2026
$16.12 2.30%
Pearson fell 2.30% to $16.12, its biggest one-day drop in 1 month. This was largely stock-specific: the S&P 500 gained 0.44% while Communication Services peers (XLC) rose 1.39% that session, leaving about 2.7 points of the move unexplained by the market. Shares opened with a 2.24% gap down, lost their 20- and 50-day moving averages and marked a 3rd consecutive decline. The move erased $236.5M of market value.
Computed from adjusted closes over the last 22 sessions; attribution vs SPY and XLC.
Price Performance
All periods
PeriodPeriod LowPeriod HighPerformance
1-Month15.52 +3.87%
on 09/10/26
Open 16.12
16.33 -1.29%
on 09/03/26
+0.00 (+0.00%)
since 09/02/26
3-Month15.52 +3.87%
on 09/10/26
Open 16.43
17.63 -8.56%
on 07/29/26
-0.31 (-1.89%)
since 07/06/26
6-Month13.03 +23.70%
on 04/02/26
Open 13.22
17.63 -8.56%
on 07/29/26
+2.90 (+21.94%)
since 04/02/26
YTD11.94 +34.99%
on 02/04/26
Open 13.61
17.63 -8.56%
on 07/29/26
+2.51 (+18.44%)
since 01/02/26
52-Week11.94 +34.99%
on 02/04/26
Open 14.10
17.63 -8.56%
on 07/29/26
+2.02 (+14.33%)
since 10/01/25
5-Year6.94 +132.32%
on 12/15/21
Open 8.75
17.63 -8.56%
on 07/29/26
+7.37 (+84.23%)
since 09/24/21
New Highs
Historical highs
5-Day
3×
-0.25% from peak
1-Month
1×
-0.25% from peak
3-Month
4×
-7.99% from peak
6-Month
24×
-7.99% from peak
YTD
24×
-7.99% from peak
52-Week
19×
-7.99% from peak
2-Year
25×
-7.99% from peak
3-Year
65×
-7.99% from peak
5-Year
74×
-7.99% from peak
10-Year
94×
-7.99% from peak
Financial SnapshotFY 2025
Full financials
Revenue
USD 3.58B
+0.7% YoY
Net Income
USD 457.00M
-10.4% YoY
EPS
0.51
-20.3% YoY
Gross Margin
48.0%
Operating Margin
17.7%
Net Margin
12.8%
EBITDA
USD 1.13B
Free Cash Flow
USD 661.00M
18.5% margin
ROE
12.5%
ROA
7.1%
Debt / Equity
0.41x
net debt USD 1.15B
Cash & Equiv.
USD 333.00M
News
All news
10/05 04:30 ET · defenseworld.net
Pearson, PLC (NYSE:PSO) Stock Now Rated “Hold” by Sell-Side Analysts
Shares of Pearson, PLC (NYSE: PSO - Get Free Report) have received an average rating of "Hold" from the seven brokerages that are covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have given a hold rating and one has given a buy rating to the...
09/29 04:00 ET · prnewswire.com
Pearson Acquires Workera, a Pioneer in AI-Native Enterprise Assessment and Skills Verification
Pearson strengthens enterprise offering with adaptive assessment and skills intelligence to meet growing demand for workforce transformation in the era of AI LONDON, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced it has agreed to...
09/28 09:00 ET · prnewswire.com
Pearson and Namibox Sign Strategic Cooperation Memorandum, Join Forces to Shape a New Global Learning and Education Landscape in the AI Era
SHANGHAI, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During the 48th WorldSkills Competition, Pearson (NYSE: PSO), a global lifelong learning company, and Namibox (Nasdaq: NAMI), a China-based K-12 digital education platform, formally signed a strategic cooperation memorandum.
09/24 03:00 ET · prnewswire.com
Pearson research warns of a 'triple capability gap' emerging as AI adoption outpaces education and training in skilled occupations
SHANGHAI, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) today launched new research, For Every Future: Preparing Early-Career Skilled Trade, Technical and Service Talent for an AI-Infused World, at the WorldSkills International Conference 2026 in Shanghai.
09/08 13:00 ET · zacks.com
All You Need to Know About Pearson (PSO) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Pearson (PSO) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
09/08 09:00 ET · prnewswire.com
Pearson and Illinois Tech to Explore Employability Pathways and Workforce-Focused Learning Credentials
Strategic collaboration aims to expand opportunities in artificial intelligence, healthcare education, workforce readiness, and lifelong learning HOBOKEN, N.J. and CHICAGO, Sept.
09/02 10:18 ET · proactiveinvestors.co.uk
Pearson rally halts as Citi turns neutral on valuation concerns
Pearson PLC (LSE:PSON) was downgraded by Citi on Wednesday, as the investment bank moved its rating on the global education group to 'neutral' following an extended share price rally. The shares fell 3% to 1,193.75p in London trading as Citi adopted a 'neutral' stance and adjusted its financial...
08/18 17:00 ET · globenewswire.com
Allied Gold Announces Addition of Joanna Pearson to Board of Directors
TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Gold Corporation (TSX: AAUC; NYSE: AAUC) (“Allied” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joanna Pearson to its Board of Directors as an independent director, effective immediately. Ms. Pearson has over 25 years of...

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