Pearson plc
PSOCommunication ServicesNASDAQPublishing · Last scanned Sep 7, 2026
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Daily timeframePearson plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. The company carries a $9.60B market cap, placing it firmly in the mid-cap category. It operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Enterprise Learning & Skills, and Higher Education.
Market Cap
$9.60B
Beta
-0.03
P/E (TTM)
23.85
P/E (Fwd)
16.29
EPS (TTM)
$0.67
EPS (Fwd)
$0.98
ROE
9.2%
ROA
5.1%
Cash
$339.0M
Total Debt
$1.76B
Free CF
$838.5M
52W Change
12.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where PSO stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, PSO finished 10.34% above its 150-day moving average ($14.61) and 13.12% above its 200-day moving average ($14.25). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is PSO overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, PSO's RSI(14) was 49.5, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Pearson plc carries $1.76B in total debt against $339.0M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 5.2x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $838.5M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 9.2% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 5.1% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $3.84B (2022) to $3.58B (2025).
With a beta below 0.7, Pearson plc typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Pearson plc carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Pearson plc's trajectory.