# Pearson plc (PSORF)

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**Price:** USD 18 (+0.00% on the day) · last close of Oct 23, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 18 · day 18–18 · 52w 12.4–18 · market cap $10.8B · PNK

## Key facts
- 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
Consensus None.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 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) |

## Peers (Publishing)
NYT (New York Times Company (The)) USD 69.58 +0.23% · WLYB (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.) USD 54.46 +0.70% · TDAY (USA TODAY Co., Inc.) USD 6.86 -2.56% · SCHL (Scholastic Corporation) USD 38.5 -1.31%

## More
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## Supply chain and relationships (SEC annual reports)

Named in PSORF's own 20-F filed 2026-03-13 (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/938323/000119312526104945/d33885d20f.htm):

| 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 Englis…" |
| 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 Professio…" |
| 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 Professio…" |
| 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…" |

Other companies that name PSORF in their own reports (relationship from PSORF's side):

| Relationship | Company | Their filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| partner | Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) | 10-K 2026-02-18 | "The largest companies in this sector have historically been Pearson Online Learning Services, Academic Partnerships and 2U, Inc." |

## Analyst estimates and revisions

| Period | EPS est. | 90d ago | Change | Revenue est. | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Next quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Current fiscal year (ends 2026-12-31) | — | — | — | $3.72B | — |
| Next fiscal year (ends 2027-12-31) | — | — | — | $3.91B | — |