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Goldman Sachs downgrades Pearson stock rating on valuation concerns
Goldman Sachs downgraded Pearson PLC (NYSE:PSO) to Neutral from Buy due to valuation concerns, despite the company's solid first-half results and on-track fiscal 2026 guidance. The firm's previous Buy thesis, which anticipated revaluation based on mid-single-digit organic growth, has been realized. Goldman Sachs believes …
Pearson slips Tuesday, underperforms market
Pearson PLC (PSON) shares fell 1.76% to £12.28 on Tuesday, underperforming the broader market despite the FTSE 100 Index rising. The company's stock closed 8.19% below its 52-week high reached just days prior.
Pearson plc (NYSE: PSO) confirms 601.4M voting shares in issue
Pearson plc has confirmed its current share capital and voting rights as of July 31, 2026, with 601,399,290 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading. Each share carries one vote, and the company holds no shares in treasury, meaning this total represents all …
Pearson plc (NYSE: PSO) issues 258,796 shares for employee plans
Pearson plc announced the issuance of 258,796 ordinary shares, each with a nominal value of 25 pence, to fulfill awards under its Save for Shares and Employee Stock Purchase Plans. These shares were issued throughout July 2026 and are fully interchangeable with existing shares, …
Pearson PLC 1H Net Pft GBP148M
This article provides the first-half net profit for Pearson PLC, reporting it at GBP148 million.
Optiver Holding B.V. Sells 172,428 Shares of Pearson, PLC $PSO
Optiver Holding B.V. significantly reduced its stake in Pearson, PLC (NYSE:PSO) by 21.9% in the first quarter, selling 172,428 shares but still retaining 614,926 shares valued at approximately $8.1 million. While Optiver decreased its holdings, other institutional investors like Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs …
Understanding Momentum Shifts in (PSO)
This article analyzes Pearson Plc (NYSE: PSO), highlighting strong near-term sentiment but a neutral mid and long-term outlook. It identifies compelling upside potential due to a lack of resistance levels above the current price and presents three AI-generated trading strategies (Position, Momentum Breakout, Risk …
Scholastic’s Q2 Earnings Call: Our Top 5 Analyst Questions
Scholastic's Q2 revenue fell short of analyst expectations, declining year-on-year due to tough comparisons in trade publishing and unexpected volatility in education funding. Despite a miss on revenue, the company beat analyst estimates for adjusted EPS and EBITDA, and Book Fairs showed growth. Analysts …
Pearson PLC 1H Adj EPS 28.6p
This article reports that Pearson PLC's adjusted earnings per share for the first half of the year were 28.6 pence.
Pearson, Plc Stock 12‑Month Price Target Raised to $17.23, Implies 1% Downside
Analysts have raised the average 12-month price target for Pearson, Plc stock to $17.23 from $16.97, with a range of $15.17 to $19.07. This updated target suggests a 1% potential downside from its Jul. 30 closing price. The consensus rating for PSON remains "Hold" …
Vanguard Capital Management (NYSE: NYT) reports 7.7M-share passive stake
Vanguard Capital Management has filed an amended Schedule 13G, disclosing a passive stake in New York Times Co. (NYT). As of June 30, 2026, Vanguard beneficially owned 7,722,718 shares, representing 4.79% of the outstanding common stock. This position reflects holdings across various Vanguard funds …
PSO Looks 17.6% Overvalued on GF Value™ as Dividend Sustainabili
Pearson PLC (NYSE: PSO) is projected to have modest revenue growth in fiscal year 2026, driven by new contracts and strategic initiatives. Despite being 17.6% overvalued by GF Value™, the company offers a sustainable 1.97% dividend yield with a 39% payout ratio and a …
Earnings call transcript: Pearson posts stronger H1 2026 profit, shares slip premarket
Pearson reported stronger first-half 2026 profit and cash flow, with underlying revenue growth of 4% and adjusted operating profit up 14%. Despite these positive results and unchanged full-year guidance, the company's shares slipped in premarket trading. The education company highlighted broad-based revenue gains, particularly …
Pearson plc 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:PSO) 2026-07-31
Pearson plc published its 2026 Q2 earnings call presentation. This article highlights the availability of the slide deck for investors interested in the company's financial results. The presentation provides key information discussed during the earnings call.
Pearson Reports 4% Revenue Growth And 14% Profit Increase In H1 2026
Pearson plc announced strong interim results for the first half of 2026, reporting a 4% increase in underlying group revenue and a 14% rise in adjusted operating profit to £276 million. The company also saw an 18% increase in adjusted earnings per share and …
Pearson Interim Results for the six months to 30th June 2026 (Unaudited)
Pearson reported strong interim results for the first half of 2026, with underlying revenue growth of 4% and adjusted operating profit up 14%. The company reiterated its full-year guidance for 2026, expecting mid-single digit underlying revenue growth and adjusted operating profit between £640m-£685m. Pearson …
ETFs Investing in Pearson PLC Stocks
This article lists various Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) that hold Pearson PLC (PSON/N) stocks. The ETFs are sorted by market value and include details such as issuer, management style, expense ratio, assets under management (AUM), and 3-year NAV total return. The information aims to …
Pearson slides Thursday, underperforms market
Pearson PLC (PSON) shares fell by 2.53% to £12.93 on Thursday, underperforming the broader market as the FTSE 100 Index also saw a slight decline. This drop placed Pearson 3.33% below its 52-week high, which was recorded just the day before. The market session …
OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp Purchases Shares of 29,800 Scholastic Corporation $SCHL
OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp reported purchasing 29,800 shares of Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ:SCHL) in the first quarter, valued at approximately $1.164 million, representing about 0.14% of the company. Other institutional investors like Arrowstreet Capital, Caxton Associates, and Bank of New York Mellon also increased their stakes. …
Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership Raises Holdings in Pearson, PLC $PSO
Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership significantly increased its stake in Pearson, PLC by 72.5% in the first quarter, accumulating 1.65 million shares valued at $21.6 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in the education company. Despite this, analysts maintain a "Hold" consensus on …