Pearson

PSO

Market cap $9.1B

Overview Fund Activity

14.13 USD

-0.08

0.56%

At close Updated Sep 15, 10:18 AM EDT

1 day

-0.56%

5 days

-0.91%

1 month

-2.21%

3 months

-3.55%

6 months

-14.83%

Year to date

-11.63%

1 year

1.15%

5 years

114.09%

10 years

-20.35%

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

Communication Services Publishing

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

62% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 34 | Existing positions closed: 21

20% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 67 | Existing positions reduced: 56

7% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $300M [Q1] → $321M (+$21.1M) [Q2]

4% more funds holding

Funds holding: 177 [Q1] → 184 (+7) [Q2]

0.45% more ownership

Funds ownership: 2.81% [Q1] → 3.26% (+0.45%) [Q2]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 1 (+0) [Q2]

0% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1K | Put options by funds: $1K

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about PSO published over the past 30 days

Proactive Investors

Pearson steadies nerves with enrolment hopes

Pearson PLC (LSE:PSON) shares have been stuck in the doldrums, but UBS thinks the education group may be due a lift. Its analysts reckon student enrolments in the United States this autumn could surprise on the upside, offering reassurance on a business often seen as hostage to college numbers.

Pearson steadies nerves with enrolment hopes

Pearson Becomes Exclusive Provider of Salesforce Certification Exams

Strategic collaboration underscores commitment to strengthen the global workforce with certified, in-demand expertise HOBOKEN, N.J. , Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTS: PSON.L) and its Pearson VUE business, the global leader in computer-based testing solutions, today announced an exclusive multi-year collaboration with Salesforce, the world's #1 AI CRM, to be the sole provider of Salesforce certification exams worldwide.

Pearson Becomes Exclusive Provider of Salesforce Certification Exams

Pearson Launches AI Literacy Modules to Help Instructors Teach Responsible AI Skills

New Modules Tackle Faculty Concerns About AI Misuse While Credentialing Students with Workforce-Ready Skills HOBOKEN, N.J. , Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced the launch of its new AI Literacy Modules, a set of assignable learning experiences designed to equip students with the skills to understand, use, and evaluate AI ethically and effectively.

Pearson Launches AI Literacy Modules to Help Instructors Teach Responsible AI Skills

Twenty Companies, In My Opinion, Facing Existential AI Disruption Risk

AI is disrupting industries reliant on human labor or creative skills, forcing companies to adapt or risk obsolescence, as seen in past tech revolutions. Survival hinges on integrating AI into products and services, shifting to 'human plus AI' models, and moving up the value chain for differentiation. Stock performance reveals investor skepticism, with most of the 20 companies underperforming the S&P 500, indicating market concerns about adaptation success.

Twenty Companies, In My Opinion, Facing Existential AI Disruption Risk

New Pearson Data Shows Connections Academy High School Students Using AI Study Tools Achieve Higher Grades and Pass Rates

Course Scores Rise for High Schoolers Using AI, Prompting a Rethink of Study Habits HOBOKEN, N.J. , Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With a new school year kicking off, Pearson, (FTSE: PSON) the world's lifelong learning company, released data today that shows successful outcomes for high school students who used AI study tools embedded in their learning materials at Connections Academy virtual learning schools.

New Pearson Data Shows Connections Academy High School Students Using AI Study Tools Achieve Higher Grades and Pass Rates

The ultimate global study companion: Pearson expands AI-powered Study Prep, supporting personalized learning worldwide

LONDON , Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced the international expansion of Study Prep, its AI-enhanced video learning experience that provides personalized study support across more than 25 academic subjects. Launched commercially globally in the first half of 2025, Study Prep will now reach students worldwide, including in Canada, Brazil, the UK, India, China, and South Africa.

The ultimate global study companion: Pearson expands AI-powered Study Prep, supporting personalized learning worldwide

Pearson plc (PSO) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Pearson plc (NYSE:PSO ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 1, 2025 3:30 AM ET Company Participants Alex Shore - Corporate Participant Arthur Valentine - President of Assessment & Qualifications Omar Paul Abbosh - CEO & Executive Director Sally Kate Miranda Johnson - CFO & Executive Director Sharon Hague - President of English Language Learning Tom Ap Simon - President of Higher Education & Virtual Learning Conference Call Participants Adam Ian Berlin - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division James Tate - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Luke Holbrook - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Nicholas Michael Edward Dempsey - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Alex Shore Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Pearson's 2025 Interim Results. Today, we will host a presentation followed by a Q&A session.

Pearson plc (PSO) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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Pearson up 5% as it points to second-half acceleration

Pearson PLC (LSE:PSON) shares climbed 5% in early trading after the company reported interim results showing steady progress against its medium-term strategy and kept 2025 guidance unchanged. The education group's sales rose 2% on an underlying basis to £1.72 billion for the first half, with each business line performing broadly as expected.

Pearson up 5% as it points to second-half acceleration

Pearson Interim Results for the six months to 30th June 2025 (Unaudited)

Continued strategic and operational progress against medium term strategy. On track to deliver 2025 guidance with stronger growth expected in H2.

Pearson Interim Results for the six months to 30th June 2025 (Unaudited)

Young, Certified, and Winners: Pearson's Certiport Announces 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist World Champions

ORLANDO, Fla. , July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) is proud to recognize the winners of the 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Championship, announced by Certiport, a Pearson VUE business, and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners.

Young, Certified, and Winners: Pearson's Certiport Announces 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist World Champions

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