Pearson plc is a prominent international provider of educational content, evaluations, and related services. Its operations span the globe, with a significant presence in regions such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, and various other European countries. The company structures its diverse offerings across five main divisions: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Higher Education, and Workforce Skills. The Assessment & Qualifications segment oversees a wide array of examinations and certifications. This includes professional and vocational testing through Pearson VUE, standardized student assessments for the US and UK (such as GCSEs and A-levels), clinical assessments, and various international academic qualifications. Virtual Learning is dedicated to digital education, delivering virtual school environments and managing online learning programs for institutions. The English Language Learning division focuses on English language instruction, offering the Pearson Test of English, institutional courseware, and online English learning solutions. The Higher Education segment is responsible for developing and distributing educational materials and resources specifically for post-secondary institutions across the US, Canada, and other international markets. Finally, Workforce Skills aims to equip individuals with career-ready competencies. Its portfolio features vocational qualifications like BTEC and GED, talent assessment tools such as TalentLens, workforce intelligence provided by Faethm, direct education through Pearson College, and apprenticeship programs. Founded in 1844, Pearson plc maintains its corporate headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
The current price of PSO is $15.25 USD — it has decreased by -1.04% in the past 24 hours. Watch Pearson stock price performance more closely on the chart.
What is Pearson stock ticker?▼
Depending on the exchange, the stock ticker may vary. For instance, on exchange Pearson stocks are traded under the ticker PSO.
Is Pearson stock price growing?▼
PSO stock has fallen by -1.29% compared to the previous week, the month change is a +4.67% rise, over the last year Pearson has showed a +4.52% increase.
When is the next Pearson earnings date?▼
Pearson is going to release the next earnings report on August 03, 2026.
What were Pearson earnings last quarter?▼
PSO earnings for the last quarter are 0.53 USD per share, whereas the estimation was 0.52 USD resulting in a +1.26% surprise. The estimated earnings for the next quarter are N/A USD per share.
What is Pearson revenue for the last year?▼
Pearson revenue for the last year amounts to 4.47B USD.
What is Pearson net income for the last year?▼
PSO net income for the last year is 545.32M USD.
Does Pearson pay dividends?▼
Yes, PSO dividends are paid semi-annual. The last dividend per share was 0.23 USD. As of today, Dividend Yield (FWD)% is 2.21%.
How many employees does Pearson have?▼
As of June 15, 2026, the company has 17,116 employees.
In which sector is Pearson located?▼
Pearson operates in the Communication sector.
When did Pearson complete a stock split?▼
Pearson has not had any recent stock splits.
Where is Pearson headquartered?▼
Pearson is headquartered in London, United States.