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 7,245 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
97% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 75 | Existing positions reduced: 38
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 (+$1.78M) [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 10 articles about PSO published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Proactive Investors
1 week 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 week 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 week 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
2 weeks 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.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Pearson plc - (the "Company") Notification of PDMRs' Interests
Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them LONDON , May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated a) Name Tom ap Simon 2 Reason for the notification a) Position/status President – Higher Education and Virtual Learning 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 American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in Pearson plc, each ADR represents one ordinary share of 25 pence in Pearson plc ISIN: US7050151056 b) Nature of the transaction Grant of restricted shares under the Long-Term Incentive Plan. The award attracts dividend equivalent awards.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Pearson plc - (the "Company") Notification of PDMR Interests
Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them LONDON , May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated a) Name Tom ap Simon 2 Reason for the notification a) Position/status President – Higher Education and Virtual Learning 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 American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in Pearson plc, each ADR represents one ordinary share of 25 pence in Pearson plc Identification code ISIN: US7050151056 b) Nature of the transaction Release of ADRs settled on a net-of-tax basis, following release of share award under the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) c) Price(s) and volume(s) Volume: 57,784 Price: n/a d) Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price Aggregated volume: see 4 (c) above Aggregated price: see 4 (c) above e) Date of the transaction 1 May 2025 f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue 1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated a) Name Sharon Hague 2 Reason for the notification a) Position/status President – English Language Learning 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 Ordinary shares of 25 pence each in Pearson plc Identification code ISIN: GB0006776081 b) Nature of the transaction Release of ordinary shares following release of share award under the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) and sale of shares to cover tax liabilities arising from vesting share awards c) Price(s) and volume(s) Release of ordinary shares following release of LTIP award Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax liability Volume: 23,768 Price: n/a Volume: 11,173 Price: £11.7366 per share Aggregated price: £131,133.03 d) Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price Aggregated volume: see 4 (c) above Aggregated price: see 4 (c) above e) Date of the transaction 1 May 2025 f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange (XLON) 1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated a) Name Sally Johnson 2 Reason for the notification a) Position/status Chief Financial Officer 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 Ordinary shares of 25 pence each in Pearson plc Identification code ISIN: GB0006776081 b) Nature of the transaction Release of ordinary shares following release of share award under the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) and sale of shares to cover tax liabilities arising from vesting share awards c) Price(s) and volume(s) Release of ordinary shares following release of LTIP award Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax liability Volume: 136,077 Price: n/a Volume: 63,957 Price: £11.7366 per share Aggregated price: £750,637.73 d) Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price Aggregated volume: see 4 (c) above Aggregated price: see 4 (c) above e) Date of the transaction 1 May 2025 f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange (XLON) 1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated a) Name Arthur Valentine 2 Reason for the notification a) Position/status President – Assessment & Qualifications 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 American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in Pearson plc, each ADR represents one ordinary share of 25 pence in Pearson plc Identification code ISIN: US7050151056 b) Nature of the transaction Release of ADRs settled on a net-of-tax basis, following release of share award under the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) c) Price(s) and volume(s) Volume: 63,300 Price: n/a d) Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price Aggregated volume: see 4 (c) above Aggregated price: see 4 (c) above e) Date of the transaction 1 May 2025 f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue 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 Ordinary shares of 25 pence each in Pearson plc Identification code ISIN: GB0006776081 b) Nature of the transaction Release of ordinary shares following release of share award under the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) and sale of shares to cover tax liabilities arising from vesting share awards c) Price(s) and volume(s) Release of ordinary shares following release of LTIP award Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax liability Volume: 138,651 Price: n/a Volume: 50,318 Price: £11.7366 per share Aggregated price: £590,562.24 d) Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price Aggregated volume: see 4 (c) above Aggregated price: see 4 (c) above e) Date of the transaction 1 May 2025 f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange (XLON) 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-of-pdmr-interests-302447446.html SOURCE Pearson
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Pearson plc ("Pearson" or the "Company") Results of Annual General Meeting 2025
LONDON , May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson plc held its annual general meeting ("AGM") at 10:30am today. All resolutions set out in the Company's Notice of Annual General Meeting dated 27 March 2025 were proposed and approved on a poll.
Positive
Proactive Investors
2 weeks ago
Pearson says 2025 outlook on track as Q1 performance builds momentum
Pearson PLC (LSE:PSON) said it is on track to meet full-year guidance, with the learning group's first-quarter performance matching expectations and stronger sales growth anticipated in the second half. Group sales rose 1% on an underlying basis in Q1 2025, with all business units performing in line with forecasts.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Pearson Q1 2025 Trading Update (Unaudited)
Pearson on track to deliver 2025 guidance 1 with expected Q1 result and momentum building for the second half LONDON , May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlights Underlying Group sales up 1%, with growth expected to accelerate in the second half of the year All business units performing in line with expectations; strong start for Higher Education with underlying sales up 6% Good progress against our 2025 strategic priorities, including: Expanding professional learning capabilities with our new Pearson Skilling Suite (link here) Continuing to lead on the application of innovative technologies, with the launch of an AI-powered Smart Lesson Generator (link here) New contract wins in Enterprise Learning & Skills; including with UK Ministry of Defence (link here) Launch of redefined Pearson brand to embrace the future of learning (link here) £350m share buyback programme launched and progressing; £0.1bn State Aid recovery received in full Omar Abbosh, Pearson's Chief Executive, said: "We continue to make good progress against our strategy, supporting our medium term growth outlook. We are confident of delivering on our expectations for the year given our clear path to achieving stronger growth in the second half, whilst we recognise the heightened uncertainties around the global economy.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
4 weeks ago
New Pearson research: The New AI talent strategy is redesigning roles
Along with the importance of global reskilling, new Pearson Research shows age of AI calls for employers to focus on creative strategies to close talent gaps in their workforce LONDON , April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, shows that, as roles in the technology industry are being reshaped by automation and AI, employers should consider a strategy of 'role redesign' to solve talent needs and maintain competitiveness. For this latest Skills Outlook, Solving the Tech Talent Gap from Within, Pearson looked at how the tech workforce might evolve and be reshaped by emerging technology over the next five years.
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