Pearson
About: U.K.-listed Pearson is the world's largest educational provider. The company has been disposing of noncore 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 centres on higher-level education, the firm also has significant operations in providing clinical assessments, professional certification and testing.
Employees: 17,612
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Funds holding %
of 7,363 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
132% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 72 | Existing positions reduced: 31
31% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 21 | Existing positions closed: 16
20% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $247M [Q3] → $297M (+$49.6M) [Q4]
3% more funds holding
Funds holding: 150 [Q3] → 154 (+4) [Q4]
0.06% more ownership
Funds ownership: 2.7% [Q3] → 2.76% (+0.06%) [Q4]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q3] → 1 (+0) [Q4]
100% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $0 | Put options by funds: $433K
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for PSO.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 7 articles about PSO published over the past 30 days
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 days ago
Pearson Announces Arden Hoffman as Non-Executive Director
LONDON , March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announces the appointment of Arden Hoffman as an independent Non-Executive Director, with effect from 1 June 2025. Arden has held significant leadership positions within high-profile organisations and brings to Pearson a strong expertise and business perspective on workforce and talent development in an era of innovation and AI.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
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Neutral
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
AI Isn't Enough: Why Pearson's Stock Looks Overvalued And Vulnerable
Pearson plc's Q4 earnings showed a 10% profit boost and a 16.9% EBIT margin, but competitive pressures and macroeconomic risks loom large. The company's AI integration and partnerships with AWS and Microsoft aim to enhance digital learning, yet the valuation appears overly optimistic. Despite strong business momentum, Pearson's reliance on a strong H2 2025 and declining free cash flow raise concerns about long-term growth.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Pearson plc (PSO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Pearson plc (NYSE:PSO ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 28, 2025 9:30 AM ET Company Participants Omar Abbosh - Chief Executive Officer Sally Johnson - Chief Financial Officer Art Valentine - President, Assessment & Qualifications Tom ap Simon - President, Higher Education and Virtual Learning Alex Shore - Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Adam Berlin - UBS Nick Dempsey - Barclays Steve Liechti - Deutsche Numis James Tate - Goldman Sachs Operator Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Pearson's 2024 Full-Year Results. Today, we will host a presentation followed by a Q&A session.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Pearson Appoints Experienced Company Executive Sharon Hague as President of English Language Learning
LONDON , Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced the promotion of Sharon Hague to the role of President of its English Language Learning (ELL) division, effective 3 March. Pearson's ELL business is a leading provider of English language assessments and learning materials for English learners globally.
Positive
Proactive Investors
1 week ago
Pearson shares ahead strongly after a robust set of prelims and AWS tie-up
Pearson PLC (LSE:PSON) shares rose 3.4% in early trading as investors reacted positively to a solid set of results, in-line guidance, and stronger-than-expected cash generation. The company, which has been reshaping itself as a technology-driven learning provider, also announced an accelerated AI rollout and a new strategic partnership with AWS, reinforcing its position at the forefront of digital education.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Pearson 2024 Preliminary Results (Unaudited)
Confident in outlook building on year of good financial and strategic delivery. Further progress on AI and Enterprise priorities with new strategic partnership with AWS.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Pearson Appoints Naseem Tuffaha as Chief Business Officer
LONDON , Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, announced today the appointment of Naseem Tuffaha as Pearson's Chief Business Officer. Reporting to CEO Omar Abbosh, Naseem will work closely with the executive leadership team to ensure Pearson's software scaling, business plans, and customer strategies align with the company's long-term goals.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
$1.1 Trillion at Stake: Pearson Report Urges Action, Solutions for Skills Gap
Demographic shifts, technological advances, unprepared workforce put economies at risk of "skills chasm" Annual U.S. earnings losses of $1.1 trillion from inefficient career transitions, learning gaps "Learning to learn" and modern skilling pathways are critical to unlocking economic and emotional gains for individuals and businesses DAVOS, Switzerland , Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, finds that inefficient career transitions and related learning gaps are costing the U.S. economy $1.1 trillion annually – a staggering 5% of GDP. The accompanying report, " Lost in Transition: Fixing the Skills Gap ," released today at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting , warns of a potential global "skills chasm" between employer needs and employee capabilities, and urgently calls for a fundamental shift in approaches to learning and skills development.
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Business Wire
1 month ago
Pearson 2024 Trading Update (Unaudited)
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Highlights Underlying Group sales growth2 of 3% for the full year, excluding OPM3 and the Strategic Review4 businesses. Group adjusted operating profit of £595-600m at £:$ of 1.28 for the full year, up c.10% on an underlying basis compared to 2023, resulting in a margin of c.16.8% (2023: 15.6%). Free cash flow conversion in excess of 100%5, ahead of guidance. Successfully delivered our 2024 strategic priorities with progress in Enterprise and scaling AI across our produ.
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