Pearson plc (PSO) Stock Price & Analysis
Pearson plc (PSO) — MoonshotScore 84/100 (Exceptional band), calculated Oct 26, 2026. Price $18.24 (-0.82%), as of the Oct 23, 2026 trading session; market cap $11.0B. Expected results Feb 25, 2027.
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Pearson plc · PSO · NYSE · Communication Services · Publishing
Pearson plc is a prominent international provider of educational content, evaluations, and related services.
Price as of Oct 23, 2026
Key Statistics
MoonshotScore v2 · Pearson (PSO)
ExceptionalWhy this rating? Method, drivers & history
Bands for the MoonshotScore: Exceptional 80-100 · Strong 65-79 · Fair 45-64 · Weak below 45.
- Business Quality — Is this a genuinely good business?
- Financial Safety — Could this blow up on me?
- Valuation — Am I paying a fair price?
- Growth Durability — Is the growth real and likely to last?
- Momentum — Is the market already moving on this?
High quality and a fortress balance sheet, though growth is only decent; the market is already moving on it. Business Quality: Solid; Financial Safety: Fortress; Valuation: Fair; Growth Durability: Flat; Momentum: Surging.
- quarterly revenue $2.39B (Q2 FY2026, quarter ended Jun 2026)
- EPS beat 7 of 8
- Altman Z 2.78 · Piotroski F 7
Helping: business quality, balance-sheet strength, positive momentum
What has the MoonshotScore done over time?
| Recorded | Score | Band |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | Exceptional | |
| 90 | Exceptional | |
| 89 | Exceptional | |
| 84 | Exceptional | |
| 85 | Exceptional | |
| 84 | Exceptional |
The score moved from 80 in the stored Oct 24, 2026 snapshot to 84 in the current publication computed Oct 26, 2026 (+4); the largest pillar moves were Growth Durability +17 and Valuation -1.
Calculation uses the most recent completed US trading session. Live price changes do not update the score immediately.
Computed · Educational signal · not a buy or sell recommendation · How the MoonshotScore is computed →
Price & valuation
| Measure | Value | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Latest provided price | $18.24 | |
| Change on the day | -0.82% | |
| 52-week range | $12.02 – $18.40 | |
| Market capitalisation | $11.0B | |
| Price / earnings (trailing) | 27.05 | |
| Shares traded on the day | 546.9K | |
| Beta (volatility vs the S&P 500) | -0.03 | |
| Dividends per share (last 12 months) | $0.35 | |
| Dividend yield (last 12 months) | 1.90% |
Why Pearson scores 84
Safety and momentum read near the top. This education company is in good shape.
How the stock reacts to earnings
EPS beat in 7 of 8 reports; the stock still fell the next session after 4 of those beats. Average first-session move: 2.8% either way.
| Report | EPS | Revenue | Next session | 5 sessions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beat | Beat | -3.7% | -5.5% | |
| Beat | Miss | -1.5% | +0.8% | |
| Beat | Miss | +5.2% | +1.6% | |
| Beat | In line | +3.2% | -0.7% | |
| Miss | Miss | -0.4% | -1.3% | |
| Beat | Miss | -1.2% | -0.4% | |
| Beat | Beat | +0.9% | +1.7% | |
| Beat | Miss | -6.2% | -7.6% |
Beats are often sold. The market worries about AI's effect on learning.
What management is saying differently
Management's own words on the Q2 FY2026 call () against Q4 FY2025 (). Analysts' questions are left out.
- New this call: “delivery costs”, “sats contract”, “career learning”, “continued enterprise” — none of them came up in Q4 FY2025.
- Getting louder: “capital allocation” (3 → 8 mentions), “cost efficiencies” (2 → 4 mentions), “strong growth” (1 → 4 mentions).
- Gone quiet: “sales growth”, “enduring competitive”, “mega trends”, “cost savings” — regular themes last call, absent this time.
- Hedging words (may, could, uncertain, headwind…): 2.5 per 1,000 words, from 1.4. Confidence words (record, strong, accelerating…): 7.3, from 5.8.
Career learning and delivery costs were new themes. Confident words rose.
Our track record on this stock
Since the score went from 46 to 84 while the share price moved +9.3%.
| Date | Band | 3 months | 6 months | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong → Exceptional | — | — | — | |
| Exceptional → Strong | — | — | — | |
| Fair → Exceptional | — | — | — |
The score has stayed in the Exceptional band across the stretch we have recorded; we grade each band change three months after it happens.
The crowd against our signals
- Analysts: 13% of 15 rate it a buy; the average target sits -20.3% from today's price.
- Last 90 days: 0 upgrades and 2 downgrades among 2 rating actions.
- Our signals: Exceptional band; strongest pillar Financial Safety (92), weakest Growth Durability (55).
We are much more positive than the analysts, very few of whom rate it a buy. They price AI disruption; our model prices the cash flow.
Price & events
Triangles mark reported quarters on the line: pointing up is above the recorded estimate, down is below, a diamond means no estimate on file or a dated event that is not a results report. Numbers key to the dated list. Point at or tab to any week for its close.
Events behind the price
- · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
- · Earnings call · management outlook
- · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
Results dates follow the earnings feed; call dates follow the transcript provider. Nearby dates do not establish that an event caused a price move.
Upcoming events
Management outlook
We have updated guidance for English Language Learning, where growth this year is less certain given first half trading and market conditions.
Simon Robson · Statement from
Let me come next to our guidance for this year.
Omar Abbosh · Statement from
Statement dates identify the earnings call, not a deadline. Management expectations and provider estimates can change.
Read management statementsCouncil Score · weighted blend of 2 available disciplines
Council score for Pearson (PSO): Bullish Lean
74/100 · ACouncil is a separate blend of available disciplines; MoonshotScore above remains the five-pillar research rating.
5-Factor Breakdown
Legends Council
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Read on: Oct 21, 2026 · older than the 27 hours refresh window; not a current reading
Munger's Mindset
Balance Sheet & Valuation
Read on: Oct 26, 2026
How to read these bars and different assessments
Council is a separate blend of available disciplines; MoonshotScore above remains the five-pillar research rating.
Bars show each model's ordered assessment on its own scale, not a probability or a comparable investment return. The adjacent words give the assessment; more filled segments indicate a stronger model reading.
The Munger lens reads the current price as fairly valued against its own estimate of value.
Readings on this page are from Oct 26, 2026, except a card that shows its own read date.
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What is Pearson (PSO), and what does it report?
Short answer · as of
Pearson plc is a prominent international provider of educational content, evaluations, and related services. Pearson plc (PSO) is listed on NYSE. Pearson plc (PSO) is classified as Communication Services / Publishing. SEC filing business address: 80 Strand, London England, X0, WC2R 0RL. It employs 17,116 people and is led by Omar Paul Abbosh. In Q2 FY2026 it reported revenue of $2.39B and net income of $199M. The market values it at $11.0B.
What do the latest results show for Pearson (PSO)?
Short answer · as of
The most recent reported quarter, Q2 FY2026, carried revenue of $2.39B. Against analyst estimates the company has EPS beat 7 of 8 reports.
Did results meet expectations?
Reported earnings and revenue alongside the estimates recorded by the provider.
- Latest report · revenue
- $2.39B Jul 31, 2026
- Latest report · revenue estimate
- $2.35B Jul 31, 2026
- Latest report · revenue vs estimate
- Above estimate Jul 31, 2026
- Latest report · EPS vs estimate
- Above estimate Jul 31, 2026
| Report date | Revenue · reported | Revenue · estimate | EPS · reported | EPS · estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | $2.39B | $2.35B | $0.3889 | $0.3569 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $2.49B | $2.52B | $0.5290 | $0.5230 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $2.28B | $2.37B | $0.3209 | $0.3058 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | $2.25B | $2.25B | $0.5070 | $0.4565 |
Dates are report dates, not fiscal period ends. Revenue is in USD; EPS is USD per share, rounded to four decimals. The earnings feed does not establish a basic, diluted or adjusted basis. Earnings-feed EPS may differ from statement EPS; the two series are not combined.
Quarterly income statement — 4 quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY2026 | $2.39B | $199M | $0.32 (diluted) |
| Q4 FY2025 | $2.46B | $227M | $0.35 (diluted) |
| Q2 FY2025 | $2.30B | $219M | $0.33 (diluted) |
| Q4 FY2024 | $2.40B | $370M | $0.54 (diluted) |
What are the financial strengths and risks for Pearson (PSO)?
Short answer
The MoonshotScore pillars rate business quality, balance-sheet strength, positive momentum as strengths. The distress and quality screens read Altman Z 2.78 · Piotroski F 7. Trailing ratios: ROE 9.1% · ROA 5.0% · current ratio 2.00 · earnings yield 3.9% · free-cash-flow yield 9.9%.
What should you watch next at Pearson (PSO)?
Short answer · as of
The next earnings report is expected on Feb 25, 2027.
What management is planning
Management expectations, not completed milestones or guarantees. Selected verbatim excerpts; dates follow the transcript provider.
We have updated guidance for English Language Learning, where growth this year is less certain given first half trading and market conditions.
Simon Robson ·
Let me come next to our guidance for this year.
Omar Abbosh ·
However, there is clear resilience in the Pearson portfolio. as evidenced by our first half results, and we remain confident in delivering our guidance for 2026.
Simon Robson ·
What the records here don't tell us
- Detailed statement figures are not shown because their conversion to USD has not been verified.
- No insider Form 4 transaction falls inside the window this page reads.
Checked against the records this page reads, on the dates shown above.
How does Pearson compare with its peers?
Short answer
Pearson's score ranks 4th of 10 in the bounded comparison shown, against 9 same-model peers. These are company scores, not expected investment returns. The set lists named competitors first, then companies in the same data-provider industry classification closest in market value; that classification is the provider's, not our judgment of business similarity.
| Company | Price | Market value | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| $69.58 Oct 23, 2026 | $11.2B | 91 5-pillar Oct 26, 2026 | |
| $19.17 Oct 23, 2026 | $9.16B | 90 5-pillar Oct 26, 2026 | |
| $40.54 Oct 23, 2026 | $70.7B | 86 5-pillar Oct 26, 2026 | |
| Pearson (PSO) — this page | $18.24 | $11.0B | 84 |
| $53.91 Oct 23, 2026 | $2.73B | 78 5-pillar Oct 26, 2026 | |
| $38.50 Oct 23, 2026 | $709M | 70 5-pillar Oct 26, 2026 | |
| $78.34 Oct 23, 2026 | $13.1B | 56 5-pillar Oct 26, 2026 | |
| $30.62 Oct 23, 2026 | $12.1B | 55 5-pillar Oct 26, 2026 | |
| $6.86 Oct 23, 2026 | $1.01B | 31 5-pillar Oct 26, 2026 | |
| $6.32 Oct 23, 2026 | $141M | 31 5-pillar Oct 26, 2026 | |
| $38.49 Jan 20, 2026 | $9.64B | — Model unavailable |
Only 5-pillar scores are ranked together. Other models are not directly comparable. Price and score dates are shown separately; market-value dates are unavailable.
The records behind this page
Who holds the shares?
Institutional ownership reported through 13F filings.
- Institutional ownership
- 4.3% Period end Jun 30, 2026
- Previous quarter · ownership
- 4.1% Prior to period end Jun 30, 2026
- Reporting holders
- 214 Period end Jun 30, 2026
- Previous quarter · holders
- 201 Prior to period end Jun 30, 2026
| Holders in provider snapshot | Shares |
|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 4,832,707 |
| Blackrock, INC. | 2,831,013 |
| Goldman Sachs Group INC | 2,516,608 |
| Lmr Partners Llp | 1,373,260 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 1,012,867 |
Quarterly filings lag the period end. Holder rows are names in the provider snapshot, not a verified ranking; individual filing dates are not supplied. Related managers may appear separately, so these positions are not summed. Holder snapshot as of Jun 30, 2026.
What has been published about Pearson (PSO)?
- Pearson To Acquire Workera, Platform Combining Agentic AI, Psychometrics And Adaptive Assessment To Verify Workforce Skills; Terms Not Disclosed
- Pearson Acquires Workera, a Pioneer in AI-Native Enterprise Assessment and Skills Verification
- Jinxin Technology Announces Namibox Cooperation Memorandum With Pearson For AI Learning Products, Launching First In Greater China; Terms Not Disclosed
PSO Communication Services Stock FAQ
Research dated 2026-09-13; the full attribution is under Sources. The last 2 questions are answered from this page's own dated data, not from the research.
Is Pearson mainly a textbook publisher?
Pearson still supplies higher-education materials, but its business also spans Pearson VUE testing, school and clinical assessments, virtual learning, English proficiency testing and workforce credentials. Treating it as a textbook seller misses much of what customers pay for.
What makes Pearson VUE important to Pearson?
Pearson VUE gives the group exposure to professional and vocational examinations and certifications. Its economic driver is testing and credential activity, which differs from demand for courseware or virtual schooling.
What is the PSO stock price today?
The last price recorded on this page for Pearson plc (PSO) is $18.24, as of the Oct 23, 2026 trading session (source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote). It is a provider snapshot, not a live exchange feed, so check a brokerage quote before you trade.
Does PSO pay a dividend?
Yes. Pearson plc (PSO) shows a trailing 12-month dividend yield of 1.90%, as of Oct 23, 2026, in the data on this page. Payout ratio and cash-flow coverage decide whether it can last, and past dividends do not guarantee future payments.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always do your own research and consult a financial advisor.
Research written by Codex (gpt-5.6-sol) on 2026-09-13. AI-authored analysis; source dates are shown with each answer. Editorial oversight is systemic, not page-by-page. Editorially accountable: Sedat ANAK, Founder and Editor-in-Chief.
Sources — records for every figure on this page (53 figures)
The 53 rows below are exactly the facts the evidence-backed sections of this page printed — the 10-second verdict, the MoonshotScore, price and market value, the five questions with their receipts, and the records behind this page. Known dates and sources are recorded on their own rows; an em dash or UNRECORDED tier preserves a stored observation without inventing either. The quarterly income statement is provider-standardized (FMP) under one row, and scale definitions — a 0-100 rating, the band ladder, the Piotroski 0–9 range — are fixed rather than measured. No number in those sections was generated by a model. The register does not cover quoted third-party headlines, the dated council readings, or the Frequently Asked Questions; each of those says where it came from where it stands.
"As of" is the date the value is true for where the source carries one — a quarter end, a filing date, a price close, the day the score was computed. A cached observation with no source date remains undated; the page publication date is not used as a substitute.
OFFICIAL — 2 facts from SEC filings and earnings calls
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
prod.outlook | Management outlook — call excerpts | Simon Robson (Jul 31, 2026): We have updated guidance for English Language Learning, where growth this year is less certain given first half trading and market conditions. Omar Abbosh (Jul 31, 2026): Let me come next to our guidance for this year. Simon Robson (Jul 31, 2026): However, there is clear resilience in the Pearson portfolio. as evidenced by our first half results, and we remain confident in delivering our guidance for 2026. | OFFICIAL | Company earnings call, transcript via Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) — Selected verbatim statements from the latest available call, dated by the transcript provider. Management expectations, not completed milestones or guarantees. Relative dates retain the speaker's wording. | |
id.hq | SEC filing business address | 80 Strand, London England, X0, WC2R 0RL | OFFICIAL | SEC EDGAR filer business address — The SEC filer business address. Our market-data provider separately lists "80 Strand, London, GL, WC2R 0RL, GB". |
FMP — 40 facts from Financial Modeling Prep endpoint families
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
px.last | Latest provided price | $18.24 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote — Dated to the US trading session the price belongs to, derived from the quote record's timestamp (weekend and pre-open reads roll back to the previous weekday; exchange holidays are not modelled). The record does not establish an exchange execution time. Retrieved 2026-10-26T07:34:49.246Z. | |
px.change | Change on the day | -0.82% | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
px.mcap | Market capitalisation | $11.0B | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote — Date unknown Market cap record date: 2026-10-23. FMP quote timestamp: 2026-10-23T20:00:02.000Z. Captured from FMP at 2026-10-26T07:34:48.160Z. No share-count basis is inferred; this page preserves the reported amount instead of recalculating it from shares. | |
earn.next | Next earnings date | Feb 25, 2027 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings calendar — The date is our provider's estimate until the company confirms it. | |
id.business_summary | Business description (FMP excerpt) | Pearson plc is a prominent international provider of educational content, evaluations, and related services. | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile — Deterministic excerpt derived from id.description; source and date describe the input fact, not a new provider observation | |
px.change_abs | Change on the day, in dollars | −$0.15 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
fin.q_revenue | Revenue, Q2 FY2026 | $2.39B | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly) | |
px.pe | Price / earnings (trailing) | 27.05 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
px.volume | Shares traded on the day | 546.9K | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
px.beta | Beta | -0.03 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile | |
id.sector | Sector / industry (provider taxonomy) | Communication Services / Publishing | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile — The company's SEC filings classify it under SIC 2731 — Books: Publishing or Publishing & Printing. | |
id.employees | Employees | 17,116 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) employee count, from the company's filing | |
id.ceo | Chief executive | Omar Paul Abbosh | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key executives (proxy-derived) — Titles and pay come from the company's proxy statement as our provider parsed it. | |
fin.q_income | Net income, Q2 FY2026 | $199M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly) | |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-31.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2026-07-31 | $2.39B | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-31.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2026-07-31 | $2.35B | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-31.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2026-07-31 | $0.3889 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-31.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2026-07-31 | $0.3569 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-02-27.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2026-02-27 | $2.49B | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-02-27.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2026-02-27 | $2.52B | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-02-27.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2026-02-27 | $0.5290 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-02-27.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2026-02-27 | $0.5230 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-08-01.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2025-08-01 | $2.28B | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-08-01.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2025-08-01 | $2.37B | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-08-01.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2025-08-01 | $0.3209 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-08-01.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2025-08-01 | $0.3058 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-02-27.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2025-02-27 | $2.25B | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-02-27.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2025-02-27 | $2.25B | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-02-27.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2025-02-27 | $0.5070 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-02-27.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2025-02-27 | $0.4565 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
fin.q_table | Quarterly income statement | 4 quarters through Q2 FY2026 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly), as filed | |
own.institutions.depth.ownership_pct | Institutional ownership | 4.3% | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional ownership summary, from 13F filings — 13F filings are quarterly and lag the quarter end by up to 45 days. Period end Jun 30, 2026 | |
own.institutions.depth.ownership_pct_previous_quarter | Previous quarter · ownership | 4.1% | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional ownership summary, from 13F filings — 13F filings are quarterly and lag the quarter end by up to 45 days. Prior to period end Jun 30, 2026 | |
own.institutions.depth.holders | Reporting holders | 214 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional ownership summary, from 13F filings — 13F filings are quarterly and lag the quarter end by up to 45 days. Period end Jun 30, 2026 | |
own.institutions.depth.holders_previous_quarter | Previous quarter · holders | 201 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional ownership summary, from 13F filings — 13F filings are quarterly and lag the quarter end by up to 45 days. Prior to period end Jun 30, 2026 | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_0.shares | Morgan Stanley — shares in provider snapshot | 4,832,707 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_1.shares | Blackrock, INC. — shares in provider snapshot | 2,831,013 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_2.shares | Goldman Sachs Group INC — shares in provider snapshot | 2,516,608 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_3.shares | Lmr Partners Llp — shares in provider snapshot | 1,373,260 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_4.shares | Dimensional Fund Advisors LP — shares in provider snapshot | 1,012,867 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. |
UNRECORDED — 4 facts from stored observations whose source was not recorded
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
earn.history | Reported versus estimated, recent quarters | EPS beat 7 of 8 | UNRECORDED | Stored earnings-history observation — Captured 2026-10-26 | |
fin.scores | Distress and quality screens | Altman Z 2.78 · Piotroski F 7 | UNRECORDED | Stored financial-scores observation — Captured 2026-10-26 | |
px.range52 | 52-week range | $12.02 – $18.40 | UNRECORDED | Stored company-profile observation — Captured 2026-10-26 | |
fin.ratios | Return and yield ratios (trailing twelve months) | ROE 9.1% · ROA 5.0% · current ratio 2.00 · earnings yield 3.9% · free-cash-flow yield 9.9% | — | UNRECORDED | Stored key metrics — Date unknown |
COMPUTED — 4 facts from our arithmetic, formula restated
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
div.ttm_per_share | Dividends per share, last 12 months (split-adjusted) | $0.35 | COMPUTED | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) split-adjusted dividend history — Sum of 2 split-adjusted declared dividends with an ex-date in the 365 days to 2026-10-26, per current share. Ex-dates are not payment dates; special dividends are included. Not a declared annual rate. | |
div.ttm_yield | Dividend yield, last 12 months | 1.90% | COMPUTED | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) split-adjusted dividend history and quote — Split-adjusted dividends with ex-dates in the trailing 365-day window divided by the packet price, on the same current-share basis. Price date follows the quote, latest price bar or packet-build day when unstamped. Not a forecast or declared annual rate. | |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-31.revenue_actual.comparison | Latest report · revenue vs estimate | Above estimate | Report date · | COMPUTED | Computed from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note — Method: compare reported revenue ($2.39B) with the recorded estimate ($2.35B) at displayed precision. Equal displayed values are in line. This compares reported results with recorded estimates, not investment returns. |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-31.eps_actual.comparison | Latest report · EPS vs estimate | Above estimate | Report date · | COMPUTED | Computed from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note — Method: compare reported EPS ($0.3889) with the recorded estimate ($0.3569) at displayed precision. Equal displayed values are in line. This compares reported results with recorded estimates, not investment returns. |
OURS — 3 facts from Stock Expert AI's own score and rank
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ours.moonshot | MoonshotScore v2 | 84 of 100 · Exceptional · pillars 69 / 92 / 61 / 55 / 90 | OURS | Stock Expert AI MoonshotScore v2 engine | |
ours.moonshot_change | MoonshotScore movement | 80 (stored snapshot Oct 24, 2026) → 84 (current publication computed Oct 26, 2026) (+4) | OURS | Stock Expert AI current score publication and immutable score snapshots | |
gap.statement_currency | Statement currency limitation | Detailed statement figures are not shown because their conversion to USD has not been verified. | OURS | Stock Expert AI currency-basis check |
Fact-family notes
- Earnings-history note. Source series as of 2026-07-31. Dates are report dates, not fiscal period ends. Revenue is in USD; EPS is USD per share, rounded to four decimals. The earnings feed does not establish a basic, diluted or adjusted basis. Earnings-feed EPS may differ from statement EPS; the two series are not combined. Applies to Fact IDs:
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| Evidence | Captured value | Source date | Source type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business description | 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. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile |
| Sector / industry (provider taxonomy) | Communication Services / Publishing The company's SEC filings classify it under SIC 2731 — Books: Publishing or Publishing & Printing. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile |
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