UBS upgraded Pearson Plc from Neutral to Buy
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2026 | Reduce → Hold | Kepler | |
| 1/12/2026 | Buy | Citigroup | |
| 10/20/2025 | Equal-Weight | Morgan Stanley | |
| 3/26/2025 | Buy | Goldman | |
| 12/1/2023 | Buy → Hold | Deutsche Bank | |
| 11/28/2023 | Outperform → Neutral | Exane BNP Paribas | |
| 7/5/2023 | Neutral → Buy | UBS | |
| 5/12/2023 | Equal-Weight → Overweight | Morgan Stanley |
Pairing AI with skilling could add up to $6.6T to the U.S. economy by 2034 and deliver the return on investment businesses want DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, reveals that the true economic potential of AI will only be realized if employers pair technology investment with continuous learning. The report, "Mind the Learning Gap: The Missing Link in AI's Productivity Promise", released today at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting, finds that augmenting jobs with AI - rather than simply replacing workers – and ensuring employees have the skills needed to work effectively with AI could add b
Strong execution delivers 2025 financial performance in line with guidance, with all business units contributing to growth. Good strategic progress underpins our confidence for 2026 and beyond. LONDON, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlights Underlying Group sales growth of 4% for the full year, with Q4 accelerating to 8%.Group adjusted operating profit of £610-615m at £:$ of 1.32 for the full year, up c.6% on an underlying basis.Strong cash generation with free cash flow conversion of more than 95%1 plus £0.1bn State Aid repayment.Delivered against our 2025 strategic priori
NEW YORK and LONDON, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) and Deloitte today announced an alliance to co-develop and deliver end-to-end talent, leadership, and workforce development solutions for global enterprises and government organizations. The collaboration will draw upon Deloitte and Pearson's distinctive, industry-specific experience and breadth of capabilities to develop products and services that address immediate market needs including AI learning, leadership development, and learning solutions for customers and partners. To meet evolving talent dema
Kepler upgraded Pearson Plc from Reduce to Hold
Citigroup initiated coverage of Pearson Plc with a rating of Buy
Morgan Stanley resumed coverage of Pearson Plc with a rating of Equal-Weight
Acquisition to scale Pearson's position in the Early Careers space LONDON, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire eDynamic Holdings LP ('eDynamic Learning'), a leading Career and Technical Education (CTE) curriculum solutions provider. eDynamic Learning's comprehensive catalogue of digital courses enables students to follow structured learning pathway programs that prepare them for their future careers. This acquisition is aligned to Pearson's strategy, enabling Pearson to scale its position in the fast-growing Early Careers space and broaden capabilities in career-readines
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. Pearson Announces Arden Hoffman as Non-Executive DirectorArden is the Chief People Officer at General Motors, a position she has held since 2023.
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. Sharon will report to CEO Omar Abbosh and will lead the business' expansion in key international markets, as well as the development of AI-powered products and services globally. She will also serve as Pearson's UK CEO, leading the company's corporate presence in that market. Sharon, a 25-year Pearson executive, succeeds Gio Gi
Developed by Pearson Clinical Assessment and powered by Samsung, Revibe supports attention and self-regulation through discreet, AI-driven reminders HOBOKEN, N.J., Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For millions of people, especially students, the ability to focus in a world of distractions can be the single greatest barrier to learning. Today, Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, is launching Revibe, an AI-enabled wearable designed to help individuals build skills in focus, attention, and self-regulation. Revibe tracks on-task behavior, fidgeting, work completion and exercise while providing reminders to stay focused, remember tasks and comp
Continued strategic and operational progress against medium term strategy. On track to deliver 2025 guidance with stronger growth expected in H2. LONDON, Aug. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial Highlights£m H1 2025 vs H1 2024 £m H1 2025 H1 2024 Business performance Statutory results Sales 1,722 +2% 1 Sales 1,722 1,754 Adjusted operating profit 242 +2% 1 Operating profit 240 219 Operating cash flow 126 £(3)m Profit for the period 166 158 Free cash flow 156 +£129m Net cash generated from operations 188 185 Adjusted earnings per share 24.5p (4)%2 Basic earnings per share 24.8p
2025 Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) Awards LONDON, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On 1 May 2025, the Company made a grant of performance-related restricted shares under the 2025 LTIP, including to the Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer, under the 2020 LTIP rules. This represents the company's annual grant of long-term incentives for 2025. The award will vest on 1 May 2028 subject to the performance conditions and targets as set out in the 2024 annual report. Any shares which vest on 1 May 2028 will be subject to an additional two-year holding period to 1 May 2030. The award also attracts dividend equivalent awards.
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