Pearson PLC (PSO) Stock AnalysisPSOPearson PLC

Pearson PLC is a lifelong learning company with its principal operations in the education, assessment and certifications markets. The Company's segments include Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Enterprise Learning & Skills, and Higher Education. The Assessment & Qualifications segment includes Pearson professional assessments, United States student assessment, clinical assessment, United Kingdom general certificate of secondary education (GCSE), A-levels and international academic qualifications, and others. The Virtual Learning segment includes virtual schools and online program management. The English Language Learning segment includes Pearson Test of English, Institutional Courseware and English Online Solutions. The Higher Education segment includes the United States, Canadian, and International Higher Education Courseware businesses. The Enterprise Learning & Skills division includes vocational qualifications and enterprise solutions. It operates in the Consumer Cyclicals sector (BOOKS: PUBLISHING, OR PUBLISHING AND PRINTING industry).

Pearson PLC (PSO) is currently trading at $16.73, which is below the average analyst price target of approximately $1,375 GBp (about $17.00 USD). The stock has shown a year-to-date change of +22.12%, indicating strong performance. However, the RSI is at 67.909, suggesting it may be overbought. The main risk is the downgrade from Goldman Sachs, indicating that organic growth needs to accelerate to 6% in 2027 for shares to outperform, which may not be achievable given current market conditions.

1 analysts cover PSO: 0 rate it Buy, 0 Hold and 1 Sell.