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 7,323 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 3 articles about PSO published over the past 30 days
Neutral
PRNewsWire
16 hours ago
HCLTech and Pearson Partner to Accelerate Skills Development, Advance Careers and Bridge the Global Skills Gap in the AI Era
LONDON and NOIDA, India , July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, and HCLTech, a global technology company, today announced a multi-year strategic partnership to accelerate the transformation of learning, skills and workforce readiness in an AI-driven world. The partnership combines Pearson's global expertise and scale in learning and assessment with HCLTech's strengths in digital transformation, product engineering, and AI.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Pearson Advances English Language Assessment with Enhanced PTE and New Express Test
LONDON , July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announces updates to its English language testing portfolio. These include enhancements to the Pearson Test of English (PTE) and the launch of the Pearson English Express Test, bringing new advances in secure, accurate, and trusted assessments.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
4 weeks ago
Race Against the Machine: Pearson Expands AI Content to Equip Learners for Future of Work
Double-digit monthly growth of Pearson's Generative AI Foundations Certification since launching in October 2024, attracting learners globally. HOBOKEN, N.J.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Pearson School Report 2025: At least 1.9 million students not ready for their next stage of learning
LONDON , June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New findings from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) reveal that at least 1.65 million primary and secondary students and over 250,000 college students in England may not be both emotionally ready and at the expected academic level to move on to the next stage of their learning. The 2025 Pearson School Report: Learning for life asked almost 11,000 school teachers and college tutors to share their views on student readiness at each year of primary, at the end of Year 11, and on 16–18 year-olds taking their next steps at the end of their college course.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Private Water Well Warning Signs: Ben Pearson of Pearson Drilling Company Shares Inspection Tips in HelloNation
LAKE CITY, Mich., June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What are the early signs that your water well may need inspection? Ben Pearson of Pearson Drilling Company outlines the key indicators in a recent HelloNation article, emphasizing the importance of monitoring water quality, system performance, and well components to maintain safe, reliable access to groundwater.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Down 11.1% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why You Should You Buy the Dip in Pearson (PSO)
Pearson (PSO) is technically in oversold territory now, so the heavy selling pressure might have exhausted. This along with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates could lead to a trend reversal for the stock.
Positive
Reuters
1 month ago
Pearson and Google team up to bring AI learning tools to classrooms
Pearson has entered a multi-year partnership with Alphabet's Google cloud service, providing students with AI learning tools that also make teachers' jobs easier, the British education company said on Thursday.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
REMINDER: Astro Yogurt Brand Unveils “So Canadian” Flyover Welcome Message for Toronto Pearson International Airport Arriving Passengers, Ahead of Canada Day
TORONTO, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Monday, June 23, 2025, media are invited to attend a special event at Lactalis Canada's yogurt processing facility in Etobicoke, Ontario as part of its iconic Astro yogurt brand's bold new “So Canadian” campaign in the lead up to Canada Day.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month 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 month 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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