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Pearson - PSO Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $12.30
  • Forecasted Upside: 0.78%
  • Number of Analysts: 3
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 2 Hold Ratings
  • 1 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$12.21 As of 05/17/2024 01:00 AM ET
▼ -0.01 (-0.08%)

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Analyst Price Target for PSO

Analyst Price Target is $12.30
▲ +0.78% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 3 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Pearson in the last 3 months. The average price target is $12.30, with a high forecast of $12.30 and a low forecast of $12.30. The average price target represents a 0.78% upside from the last price of $12.21.

This chart shows the closing price for PSO for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 3 contributing investment analysts is to hold stock in Pearson. This Hold consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/25/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/23/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/24/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/22/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/20/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/18/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
4/18/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/18/2024

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
12/1/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldLow
11/28/2023BNP ParibasDowngradeOutperform ➝ NeutralLow
10/2/2023BarclaysBoost TargetGBX 900 ➝ GBX 930Low
9/13/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetGBX 1,190 ➝ GBX 1,210Low
8/1/2023Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetGBX 1,000 ➝ GBX 1,030Low
8/1/2023BarclaysBoost TargetGBX 880 ➝ GBX 900Low
7/26/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetGBX 1,230 ➝ GBX 1,190Low
7/5/2023UBS GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ BuyLow
7/3/2023BarclaysLower TargetGBX 950 ➝ GBX 880Low
5/12/2023Morgan StanleyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ OverweightLow
5/3/2023Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ BuyLow
5/2/2023BarclaysBoost TargetGBX 915 ➝ GBX 950Low
3/31/2023BNP ParibasUpgradeNeutral ➝ OutperformLow
3/22/2023Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetGBX 1,000 ➝ GBX 980Low
3/9/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetGBX 1,200 ➝ GBX 1,230Low
3/6/2023BarclaysLower TargetGBX 945 ➝ GBX 915Low
1/16/2023UBS GroupUpgradeSell ➝ NeutralLow
1/5/2023Bank of AmericaDowngradeNeutral ➝ UnderperformLow
12/16/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetGBX 900 ➝ GBX 940Low
12/12/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetGBX 1,060 ➝ GBX 1,200Low
12/1/2022Exane BNP ParibasDowngradeOutperform ➝ NeutralLow
12/1/2022BNP ParibasDowngradeOutperform ➝ NeutralLow
10/25/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetGBX 1,080 ➝ GBX 1,060Low
10/25/2022Societe GeneraleBoost TargetGBX 945 ➝ GBX 1,140Low
10/5/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetGBX 900 ➝ GBX 1,140Low
10/3/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetGBX 975 ➝ GBX 998Low
9/27/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetGBX 1,010 ➝ GBX 1,080Low
9/16/2022BarclaysBoost TargetGBX 840 ➝ GBX 910Low
9/8/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetGBX 850 ➝ GBX 900Low
8/2/2022BarclaysBoost TargetGBX 775 ➝ GBX 840Low
8/2/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetGBX 835 ➝ GBX 975Low
8/2/2022UBS GroupBoost TargetGBX 620 ➝ GBX 780Low
7/20/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetGBX 760 ➝ GBX 800Low
7/13/2022BarclaysBoost TargetGBX 770 ➝ GBX 775Low
7/5/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetGBX 826 ➝ GBX 835N/A
6/29/2022UBS GroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ SellLow
6/21/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftUpgradeHold ➝ BuyLow
4/10/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageBuy ➝ BuyHigh
3/31/2022Bank of AmericaInitiated CoverageNeutralMedium
3/31/2022BarclaysInitiated CoverageEqual Weight ➝ Equal WeightMedium
3/14/2022Societe GeneraleUpgradeHold ➝ BuyLow
3/2/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetGBX 930 ➝ GBX 900Medium
3/1/2022Societe GeneraleBoost TargetGBX 680 ➝ GBX 700Low
2/28/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetGBX 703 ➝ GBX 740Low
2/28/2022BarclaysBoost TargetGBX 610 ➝ GBX 630Low
1/24/2022UBS GroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ SellHigh
1/21/2022BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ UnderweightGBX 585 ➝ GBX 625Low
1/20/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageBuyLow
1/10/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetGBX 720 ➝ GBX 670Medium
10/22/2021Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ NeutralLow
10/20/2021UBS GroupReiterated RatingNeutralLow
10/19/2021Societe GeneraleReiterated RatingHoldLow
10/19/2021Credit Suisse GroupUpgradeUnderperform ➝ NeutralMedium
10/19/2021Berenberg BankUpgradeSell ➝ HoldMedium
10/18/2021BarclaysReiterated RatingUnderweightHigh
10/18/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweightLow
10/8/2021BarclaysReiterated RatingUnderweightLow
9/30/2021CheuvreuxUpgradeReduce ➝ HoldLow
9/30/2021Kepler Capital MarketsUpgradeReduce ➝ HoldLow
9/13/2021UBS GroupReiterated RatingNeutralLow
8/23/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ OverweightMedium
8/2/2021BarclaysReiterated RatingUnderweightLow
8/2/2021Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingUnderperformLow
8/2/2021UBS GroupReiterated RatingNeutralLow
7/2/2021BarclaysReiterated RatingUnderweightLow
5/5/2021Exane BNP ParibasUpgradeNeutral ➝ OutperformMedium
5/5/2021BNP ParibasUpgradeNeutral ➝ OutperformLow
4/29/2021UBS GroupUpgradeSell ➝ NeutralMedium
3/31/2021Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingEqual WeightLow
3/10/2021Berenberg BankReiterated RatingSellLow
3/9/2021BarclaysReiterated RatingUnderweightLow
3/9/2021Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingUnderperformLow
3/9/2021UBS GroupReiterated RatingSellLow
3/9/2021Societe GeneraleDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldLow
3/1/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingHoldLow
2/1/2021UBS GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ SellLow
1/27/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ NeutralHigh
1/21/2021Exane BNP ParibasDowngradeOutperform ➝ NeutralLow
1/21/2021BarclaysReiterated RatingUnderweightLow
1/12/2021Berenberg BankReiterated RatingSellLow
12/17/2020UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuyLow
12/9/2020Kepler Capital MarketsDowngradeHold ➝ ReduceMedium
12/8/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweightMedium
11/30/2020Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ BuyMedium
11/6/2020Exane BNP ParibasUpgradeNeutral ➝ OutperformLow
11/6/2020BNP ParibasUpgradeNeutral ➝ OutperformMedium
10/26/2020UBS GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ BuyMedium
10/15/2020BarclaysDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ UnderweightHigh
10/9/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingEqual WeightLow
9/25/2020BNP ParibasUpgradeUnderperform ➝ NeutralLow
9/25/2020Exane BNP ParibasUpgradeUnderperform ➝ NeutralLow
9/9/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweightLow
9/4/2020Berenberg BankReiterated RatingSellLow
9/3/2020Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingEqual WeightLow
7/7/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingEqual WeightLow
6/25/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingEqual WeightLow
6/4/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweightHigh
5/31/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ BuyHigh
5/27/2020Berenberg BankDowngradeHold ➝ SellMedium
4/28/2020AlphaValueUpgradeReduceHigh
4/28/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingEqual WeightHigh
4/9/2020Societe GeneraleUpgradeHold ➝ BuyLow
3/23/2020BarclaysUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal WeightHigh
3/17/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeSell ➝ NeutralHigh
2/26/2020Exane BNP ParibasDowngradeNeutral ➝ UnderperformMedium
2/26/2020BNP ParibasDowngradeNeutral ➝ UnderperformLow
1/21/2020UBS GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ NeutralLow
10/21/2019Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftUpgradeSell ➝ HoldLow
9/13/2019UBS GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ BuyLow
7/29/2019CitigroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ BuyHigh
(Data available from 5/18/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

-0.06 (Hold)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 8 very positive mentions
  • 29 positive mentions
  • 9 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/21/2023
  • 14 very positive mentions
  • 44 positive mentions
  • 6 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/20/2023
  • 9 very positive mentions
  • 26 positive mentions
  • 4 negative mentions
  • 7 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/20/2023
  • 5 very positive mentions
  • 18 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/19/2024
  • 9 very positive mentions
  • 31 positive mentions
  • 6 negative mentions
  • 3 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
2/18/2024
  • 7 very positive mentions
  • 36 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
3/19/2024
  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 29 positive mentions
  • 7 negative mentions
  • 4 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
4/18/2024
  • 7 very positive mentions
  • 26 positive mentions
  • 7 negative mentions
  • 7 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
5/18/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 7 very positive mentions
  • 26 positive mentions
  • 7 negative mentions
  • 7 very negative mentions

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Pearson logo
Pearson plc offers educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. The company operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills, and Higher Education. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers Pearson VUE, US student assessment, clinical assessment, UK GCSE, and A levels and international academic qualifications and associated courseware. The Virtual Learning segment provides virtual schools and online program management services. The English Language Learning segment offers Pearson test of English, institutional courseware, and English online solutions. The Workforce Skills offers BTEC, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Credly, Pearson college, and apprenticeships. The Higher Education segment engages in the US, Canadian, and international higher education courseware businesses. The company was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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Today's Range

Now: $12.21
Low: $12.13
High: $12.22

50 Day Range

MA: $12.65
Low: $12.07
High: $13.17

52 Week Range

Now: $12.21
Low: $9.77
High: $13.18

Volume

509,351 shs

Average Volume

485,703 shs

Market Capitalization

$8.26 billion

P/E Ratio

N/A

Dividend Yield

3.22%

Beta

0.44

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Pearson?

The following Wall Street analysts have issued stock ratings on Pearson in the last year: Barclays PLC, BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse Group AG, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JPMorgan Chase & Co., StockNews.com, and UBS Group AG.
View the latest analyst ratings for PSO.

What is the current price target for Pearson?

1 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Pearson in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $12.30, suggesting a possible upside of 0.8%. Barclays PLC has the highest price target set, predicting PSO will reach $12.30 in the next twelve months. Barclays PLC has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $12.30 for Pearson in the next year.
View the latest price targets for PSO.

What is the current consensus analyst rating for Pearson?

Pearson currently has 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in PSO, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
View the latest ratings for PSO.

What other companies compete with Pearson?

Other companies that are similar to Pearson include Light & Wonder, The Liberty SiriusXM Group, The Liberty SiriusXM Group, Paramount Global and TAL Education Group. Learn More about companies similar to Pearson.

How do I contact Pearson's investor relations team?

Pearson's physical mailing address is 80 Strand, London X0, WC2R 0RL. The company's listed phone number is 442070102000 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Pearson is www.pearson.com. Learn More about contacing Pearson investor relations.