PSO Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of PSO?

Mr. Deepak MehrotraManaging Director of India Bus.Ms. Joanne RussellSenior Vice President of Investor Relations, Financial Communications & ESGMs. Lynne FrankChief Marketing Officer & Co-Pres of Direct-to-ConsumerMs. Allison P. BeboChief HR OfficerMr. Tim BozikPres of Higher Education, Interim Chief Product Officer & Co-Pres of Direct to ConsumerMr. Albert Roger HitchcockHead of Telecom & Technology PartnershipsMr. Adam Bird CBEChief Executive Officer & DirectorMs. Sally Kate Miranda JohnsonChief Financial Officer & Executive DirectorMs. Marykay WellsChief Information OfficerMs. Cinthia NespoliChief Legal Officer

NYSE : PSO

Pearson

$12.59

-0.025-0.20%

At Close 4:00 PM

83.33

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Stock Price Today

Pearson plc (PSO) stock declined over -0.20%, trading at $12.59 on NYSE, down from the previous close of $12.62. The stock opened at $12.57, fluctuating between $12.54 and $12.69 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

12.615

Prev. Close

7.96B

Market Cap

12.54

Day Low

14.15

P/E Ratio

0.89

EPS (TTM)

0.92

Cash Flow per Share

12.57

Open

631.97M

Number of Shares

12.685

Day High

98.72%

Free Float in %

5.49

Book Value

891.54K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Feb 18, 2026	12.57	12.69	12.54	12.59	945.53K
Feb 17, 2026	12.55	12.63	12.42	12.62	901.99K
Feb 13, 2026	12.45	12.56	12.36	12.56	1.24M
Feb 12, 2026	12.53	12.60	12.23	12.36	1.47M
Feb 11, 2026	12.12	12.22	12.03	12.15	1.23M
Feb 10, 2026	12.30	12.48	12.30	12.33	1.07M
Feb 09, 2026	12.31	12.35	12.13	12.24	1.14M
Feb 06, 2026	12.12	12.27	12.07	12.26	1.2M
Feb 05, 2026	12.18	12.25	12.03	12.06	1.63M
Feb 04, 2026	12.12	12.35	12.02	12.28	2.21M
Feb 03, 2026	12.47	12.53	12.12	12.23	2.6M
Feb 02, 2026	13.11	13.25	13.04	13.23	1.17M
Jan 30, 2026	13.18	13.21	13.00	13.16	1.26M
Jan 29, 2026	13.07	13.13	12.94	13.11	1.27M
Jan 28, 2026	13.13	13.29	13.00	13.01	1.03M
Jan 27, 2026	13.07	13.10	12.86	12.97	1.07M
Jan 26, 2026	13.21	13.27	13.12	13.15	623.23K
Jan 23, 2026	13.06	13.18	12.97	13.16	897.95K
Jan 22, 2026	12.79	13.00	12.79	12.93	869.04K
Jan 21, 2026	12.77	12.81	12.64	12.73	1.09M

Contact Details

London, WC2R 0RL

United Kingdom

https://plc.pearson.com 442 070 102000

About Company

Pearson plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Higher Education, and Workforce Skills. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers Pearson VUE, US student assessment, clinical assessment, UK GCSE, and A levels and international academic qualifications. 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 Higher Education segment provides the US, Canadian, and international higher education courseware businesses. The Workforce Skills offers BTEC, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Pearson college, and apprenticeships. Pearson plc was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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Company Overview

Pearson plc (NYSE:PSO) closed at $12.59 USD, losing -$0.03 (-0.20%) from the previous close of $12.62. The stock is currently within 5% of its 52-week low $12.02 and $17.90. With a market capitalization of about $7.96 billion, Pearson plc is classified as a mid-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~-0.07). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 952.08 thousand shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in London, None, Pearson plc operates in the Communication Services sector and the Publishing industry. Led by CEO Omar Paul Abbosh, the company employs approximately 17,116 people and listed since November 18, 1996. Pearson plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally.

Technical Performance

PSO has shown weak momentum, losing -13.5% over the past week and -17.02% over the past quarter, though year-to-date performance is down -11.47%. Short-term trend indicators are bullishly aligned (SMA20 -0.23%, SMA50 -5.54%, SMA200 -11.29%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 45.52 (neutral), while the ATR of 0.31 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -29.5% below its high and over 4.99% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 1.14 million shares is slightly above the 3-month average of 920.66 thousand, indicating heightened recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Pearson plc trades at a P/E ratio of 14.14, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 1.67 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.74 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at 9.45, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Pearson plc last paid a dividend of 0.3 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 1.73%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $22.36. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Pearson plc generated EPS of $0.84 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 13.71%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 10.28% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $0.33. The next quarter is forecast at $0.52. Next year's EPS is expected at $12.12. Pearson plc earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended August 01, 2025, missed forecasts by 8.96%. The prior quarter beat by 11.06%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include -59.52% in March 01, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Pearson plc has 645.73 million shares outstanding. The public float is 654.88 million shares, elevated short interest at 0.12% of float. This equals 698.30 thousand shares. The short ratio is 0.97 days. Institutional investors hold 3.33% of the float. Insiders own 0.05%.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Pearson generated $3.67B in revenue, or $5.12 per share. Gross margin was 45.29%, operating margin 13.01%, and net profit margin 10.29%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 5.62% and ROE at 9.51%.
On valuation metrics, Pearson trades at a P/E of 14.14, P/S of 1.67 and P/B of 1.74. The current ratio is 2.31 and quick ratio is 2.24. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 24.07 and cash conversion cycle is -73.89 days , indicating it collects cash faster than it pays suppliers. Debt-to-equity is 0.42, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.50.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Pearson posted revenue of $3.67B, down slightly from $3.84B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $1.66B (margin 45.29%). Operating income was $478.00M (margin 13.0%). Net income was$378.00M (EPS $0.53).
The company ended the quarter with $312.00M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $1.16B, and net debt of $849.00M. Total assets were $6.73B, with equity of $3.99B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $845.00M, free cash flow of $419.00M, and capital expenditures of - $426.00M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Pearson plc stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected decline of -5.48%, with price expected at $11.90 by March 04, 2026, within a range of $11.40 to $12.37 3-Month Outlook: Projected fall of -22.72%, reaching $9.73 by May 19, 2026, with a range of $9.03 to $10.31. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 110.64%, with price at $26.52 by February 18, 2027, within a range of $26.26 to $26.72.

Key Takeaways

Pearson plc (NYSE:PSO) shares are down -11.47% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been negative over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Pearson plc trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 14.14. Our AI forecast model points to short-term weakness (-5.48% over two weeks), a medium-term fall (-22.72% over three months), and a longer-term gain (110.64% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Pearson plc (PSO) stock price?

Pearson plc (NYSE: PSO) stock price is $12.59 in the last trading session. During the trading session, PSO stock reached the peak price of $12.69 while $12.54 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in PSO stock occurred in the recent session was -0.2% while the dollar amount for the price change in PSO stock was - $0.03.

PSO's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed PSO is part of Publishing industry that operates in the broader Communication Services sector. Pearson plc designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of PSO?

Mr. Deepak Mehrotra
Managing Director of India Bus.
Ms. Joanne Russell
Senior Vice President of Investor Relations, Financial Communications & ESG
Ms. Lynne Frank
Chief Marketing Officer & Co-Pres of Direct-to-Consumer
Ms. Allison P. Bebo
Chief HR Officer
Mr. Tim Bozik
Pres of Higher Education, Interim Chief Product Officer & Co-Pres of Direct to Consumer
Mr. Albert Roger Hitchcock
Head of Telecom & Technology Partnerships
Mr. Adam Bird CBE
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Ms. Sally Kate Miranda Johnson
Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director
Ms. Marykay Wells
Chief Information Officer
Ms. Cinthia Nespoli
Chief Legal Officer

How PSO did perform over past 52-week?

PSO's closing price is 4.74% higher than its 52-week low of $12.02 where as its distance from 52-week high of $17.90 is -29.66%.

How many employees does PSO have?

Number of PSO employees currently stands at 17,116.

Link for PSO official website?

Official Website of PSO is: https://plc.pearson.com

How do I contact PSO?

PSO could be contacted at phone 442 070 102000 and can also be accessed through its website. PSO operates from 80 Strand, London, WC2R 0RL, United Kingdom.

How many shares of PSO are traded daily?

PSO stock volume for the day was 891.54K shares. The average number of PSO shares traded daily for last 3 months was 952.08K.

What is the market cap of PSO currently?

The market value of PSO currently stands at $7.96B with its latest stock price at $12.59 and 631.97M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	17116
Beta	-0.07
Sales or Revenue	$3.67B
5Y Sales Change%	-0.027%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Communication Services
Industry	Publishing

PSO Company Profile and Key Details

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