Pearson plc
NYSE•PSO
CEO: Ms. Sally Kate Miranda Johnson
Sector: Communication Services
Industry: Publishing
Listing Date: 1996-11-18
Pearson plc offers educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. The company operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills, and Higher Education. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers Pearson VUE, US student assessment, clinical assessment, UK GCSE, and A levels and international academic qualifications and associated courseware. The Virtual Learning segment provides virtual schools and online program management services. The English Language Learning segment offers Pearson test of English, institutional courseware, and English online solutions. The Workforce Skills offers BTEC, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Credly, Pearson college, and apprenticeships. The Higher Education segment engages in the US, Canadian, and international higher education courseware businesses. The company was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Contact Information
Market Cap
$8.75B
P/E (TTM)
20.4
30.9
Dividend Yield
2.3%
52W High
$16.67
52W Low
$12.02
52W Range
Rank38Top 36.9%
4.3
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Average • 4.3 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2016-2025
Financial Dashboard
Q4 2025 Data
Revenue
$2.47B+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
$0.36+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
$616.79M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
2025 Annual Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Strong Financial Delivery 2025 Sales reached £3,577M with 4% underlying growth; Adjusted operating profit £614M, up 6% underlying.
Exceptional Cash Generation Free cash flow conversion hit 125%; FCF £527M, reflecting 8% increase versus prior year.
Margin Expansion and Capital Return Group adjusted operating profit margin improved to 17.2%; completed £350M share buyback program.
Top-Tier Enterprise Growth Enterprise Solutions secured 49 total 'Advanced'/'Elite' tier customers, reflecting strategic focus success in key segments.
Risk Factors
Accreditation Risk Elevated Accreditation risk increased to high level due to geopolitical shifts and vocational framework modifications impacting testing.
Competitive Marketplace Pressures Competitive pressures remain high due to migration policy restrictions and demographic headwinds affecting key markets.
AI Adoption and IP Protection Risk exists protecting intellectual property from increased AI content generation and potential regulatory uncertainty around AI use.
Cyber Security and Data Integrity Persistent, evolving cyber threats and potential breaches pose risks to reputation and operational continuity across global systems.
Outlook
2026 Profit Guidance Confirmed Expect 2026 underlying sales growth mid-single digit; Adjusted operating profit forecast £640M to £685M.
Focus on Growth Vectors Expand medium-term growth in Early Careers via eDynamic Learning and Enterprise Skilling capabilities.
AI Integration and Product Innovation Continue leveraging AI across products, driving efficiency, personalized learning, and embedding AI as foundational capability.
Capital Allocation Discipline Maintain disciplined capital allocation, targeting 90-100% FCF conversion and funding growth opportunities in 2026.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
$19.97B
$12.40B
$12.03B
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
77.8%
64.7%
55.6%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKM | $14.11B | 61.6 | 3.4% | 35.8% |
| TIGO | $13.75B | 10.5 | 37.9% | 54.9% |
| NYT | $12.71B | 37.1 | 17.5% | 1.6% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
3.6%
Moderate Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
4.6%
Profitability Slowly Improving
Cash Flow Stability
100%
Strong Cash Flow
Deep Research
Next earnings:Aug 3, 2026
EPS:$0.34
|Revenue:$2.34B
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