Pearson
About: Pearson PLC listed in the U.K., is an educational provider. The company has been divesting non-core businesses such as the Financial Times, The Economist, and publishing house Penguin, and is now focused on being an educational resource and testing provider. While Pearson's primary activity centers on higher education, the firm also operates in providing clinical assessments, professional certification, and testing.
Employees: 17,116
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
225% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 39 | Existing positions closed: 12
90% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 74 | Existing positions reduced: 39
14% more funds holding
Funds holding: 154 [Q4 2024] → 176 (+22) [Q1 2025]
1% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $297M [Q4 2024] → $299M (+$1.7M) [Q1 2025]
0.04% more ownership
Funds ownership: 2.77% [Q4 2024] → 2.81% (+0.04%) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 1 (+0) [Q1 2025]
42% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $11K | Put options by funds: $19K
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for PSO.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 6 articles about PSO published over the past 30 days
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 day ago
Pearson to Acquire Career and Technical Education Leader eDynamic Learning
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Top Of The Class: Why You Should Consider Pearson For Your Portfolio
I've been tutoring for over a decade and have seen significant technological advancements in EdTech, making it a promising sector for investment. Pearson and Duolingo represent an "old world vs. new world" dynamic in the education industry, each with unique strengths and growth potential. Pearson, a traditional textbook company, has been adapting to digital trends, while Duolingo leverages innovative, app-based language learning solutions.
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PRNewsWire
1 week ago
More Than Just Answers: New Pearson Research Shows Students Using AI for Deeper Learning
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.
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GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
In New Collaboration, McGraw Hill to Integrate Pearson Assessment Capabilities into its K-12 Programs
First-of-its-kind integration delivers on McGraw Hill's and Pearson's commitment to greater personalization in K-12 education First-of-its-kind integration delivers on McGraw Hill's and Pearson's commitment to greater personalization in K-12 education
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PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Pearson's Connections Academy Teams Up with SkillsUSA to Boost College and Career Readiness
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.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
DIS vs. PSO: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors interested in Media Conglomerates stocks are likely familiar with Walt Disney (DIS) and Pearson (PSO). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
Neutral
Proactive Investors
1 month ago
Leading bank holds steady on Pearson despite UK immigration shake-up
UBS has reaffirmed its Buy rating on Pearson PLC (LSE:PSON), maintaining a price target of 1,460p and arguing that proposed UK immigration reforms are unlikely to have a meaningful impact on the company's earnings. The government's new White Paper outlines a tougher stance on immigration, with a series of proposed changes to student and skilled worker visa routes.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Porter Airlines Celebrates First Flight Between Kelowna-Toronto Pearson
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines has landed in Kelowna with nonstop service from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). The schedule begins with five weekly roundtrip flights, increasing to daily roundtrip flights on June 23. Kelowna complements Porter's growing presence in British Columbia with existing flights to Vancouver and Victoria. The route is operated on the new 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, the quietest and most fuel-efficient aircraft in its class. The two-by-two.
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PRNewsWire
1 month ago
PEARSON PLC (the "Company") Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them
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) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code Ordinary shares of 25 pence each in Pearson plc ISIN: GB0006776081 b) Nature of the transaction Grant of options under the Company's Save for Shares Plan over a three-year savings period with an exercise price of £9.14 per share c) Price(s) and volume(s) Price(s) Volume(s) Purchase price: N/A 1,965 (The Number of Options to be granted) d) Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price Aggregated volume: 1,965 Options Aggregated price: N/A e) Date of the transaction 8 May 2025 f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue Media Contacts: Laura Ewart - UK Laura.ewart@pearson.com Dan Nelson - US Dan.nelson@pearson.com View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pearson-plc-the-company-notification-and-public-disclosure-of-transactions-by-persons-discharging-managerial-responsibilities-and-persons-closely-associated-with-them-302452291.html SOURCE Pearson
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PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Pearson plc - (the "Company") Notification of Directors' Interests
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.
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