Pearson plc (PSORF) Stock Price & Analysis
Pearson plc (PSORF) closed at USD 18 on Friday, October 23, 2026, up 0.00% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 18; the Oct 23, 2026 session ranged USD 18–18 on volume of 100 shares. Market capitalization is $10.82B, with a 52-week range of USD 12.4–18 (PNK). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 24, 2026 at 23:14 UTC.
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Key facts (PSORF)
- Analysts: None.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +30.9% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +134.4% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.
- Next earnings: 2026-07-31, EPS estimate USD —, revenue estimate $0K.
Analysts (PSORF)
Consensus None.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (PSORF)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +30.9% | +134.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | +31.0% | +18.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 28.2% | 22.1% |
| Max drawdown | -17.4% (Jan 2026→Mar 2026) | -26.3% (Feb 2025→Mar 2026) |
PSORF suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 20-F)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Microsoft (MSFT) | “In 2025, in collaboration with our Enterprise Learning & Skills business unit and co-developed with Microsoft, we launched Communication Coach, which is designed to improve the communication ability of both native English and non-native English speakers and is aligned with Pearson's Global Scale of English, our proprietary rubric to benchmark English language proficiency.” |
| Partner | Amazon (AMZN) | “We secured strategic partnerships with hyperscaler partners (Microsoft, AWS and Google Cloud) and leading professional services enterprises (including HCLTech, Cognizant and IBM).” |
| Partner | Alphabet (Google) (GOOGL) | “We secured strategic partnerships with hyperscaler partners (Microsoft, AWS and Google Cloud) and leading professional services enterprises (including HCLTech, Cognizant and IBM).” |
| Partner | IBM (IBM) | “We secured strategic partnerships with hyperscaler partners (Microsoft, AWS and Google Cloud) and leading professional services enterprises (including HCLTech, Cognizant and IBM).” |
| Partner | Meta Platforms (META) | “Operating AI responsibly Trust, safety and integrity are central to our AI deployments, supported by robust governance aligned with global standards Breadth of strategic and innovation partnerships Hyperscalers Professional services Microsoft Salesforce IBM AWS HCLTech Deloitte Google Cloud Cognizant TCS Innovation partners Meta for Education AndroidXR Vū Technologies data Powered -informed by learning design, sci…” |
| Partner | Salesforce (CRM) | “Operating AI responsibly Trust, safety and integrity are central to our AI deployments, supported by robust governance aligned with global standards Breadth of strategic and innovation partnerships Hyperscalers Professional services Microsoft Salesforce IBM AWS HCLTech Deloitte Google Cloud Cognizant TCS Innovation partners Meta for Education AndroidXR Vū Technologies data Powered -informed by learning design, sci…” |
| Partner | Personnel Decisions Research Institutes | “Despite headwinds in PDRI driven by US federal government hiring and spend reductions, the business grew, securing new contracts and expanding enterprise partnerships.” |
| Partner | Adobe (ADBE) | “Through portfolio and Certiport assessment capabilities — to expand into adjacent markets such as Certiport, we also forged meaningful enterprise partnerships, engaging students workforce training within higher education. worldwide in Microsoft and Adobe certification competitions.” |
Quoted from the company's 20-F filed Mar 13, 2026.
Companies that name PSORF in their SEC reports
| Relationship to PSORF | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| partner | Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) | 10-K Feb 18, 2026 | “The largest companies in this sector have historically been Pearson Online Learning Services, Academic Partnerships and 2U, Inc.” |
PSORF analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Next quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | — | — | — | $3.72B | — |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | — | — | — | $3.91B | — |
Key Statistics (as of October 24, 2026 at 23:14 UTC)
| Price | USD 18 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.00% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 18 |
| Open | USD 18 |
| Day Range | USD 18 – 18 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 12.4 – 18 |
| Volume | 100 shares |
| Market Cap | $10.82B |
| Exchange | PNK |
Technical Analysis (PSORF)
Nexqual's technical model rates PSORF "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 24, 2026 at 23:14 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 100 (overbought) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 16.14) |
| MACD | 0.57 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (PSORF)
Wall Street analysts rate PSORF "None", per Nexqual as of October 24, 2026 at 23:14 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|
Earnings (PSORF)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-31 |
|---|
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 23:14 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PSORF)
| Total Revenue | $3.63B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +3.30% |
| Gross Margin | +52.04% |
| Operating Margin | +13.32% |
| Profit Margin | +8.78% |
| ROE | +9.16% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.52 |
| Current Ratio | 2 |
| Total Cash | $339.00M |
| Total Debt | $1.76B |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 23:14 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PSORF)
Nexqual rates Pearson plc's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 24, 2026 at 23:14 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +0.7% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 52%, operating 13% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — GBP 339M cash vs GBP 1.76B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow GBP 806M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 9%, ROA 5.1% |
Ownership (PSORF)
| Insider Ownership | +0.55% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +82.69% |
| Shares Outstanding | 601.07M |
| Float | 609.64M |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 23:14 UTC.
Leadership (PSORF)
Pearson plc is led by Omar Paul Abbosh, CEO & Executive Director, per Nexqual as of October 24, 2026 at 23:14 UTC.
| CEO & Executive Director | Omar Paul Abbosh |
|---|---|
| Group CFO & Executive Director | Simon Glen Robson |
| Chief Technology Officer | Dave Treat |
| Chief Marketing Officer | Ginny Cartwright Ziegler |
| President of Higher Education, Interim Chief Product Officer & Co-President of Direct to Consumer | Tim Bozik |
Major Backers & Investors (PSORF)
Notable institutional backers of Pearson plc include Artisan Partners Funds Inc.-Artisan International Value Fund, Fidelity, TRANSAMERICA FUNDS-Transamerica International Equity, according to Nexqual as of October 24, 2026 at 23:14 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Artisan Partners Funds Inc.-Artisan International Value Fund | 9.59% |
| Fidelity | 0.79% |
| TRANSAMERICA FUNDS-Transamerica International Equity | 0.31% |
| AB Active ETFs, Inc.-AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF | 0.26% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 2.71% |
| BlackRock | 0.95% |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 23:14 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYT | New York Times Company (The) | USD 69.58 | ▲ 0.23% |
| WLYB | John Wiley & Sons, Inc. | USD 54.46 | ▲ 0.7% |
| TDAY | USA TODAY Co., Inc. | USD 6.86 | ▼ 2.56% |
| SCHL | Scholastic Corporation | USD 38.5 | ▼ 1.31% |
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