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Pearson - PSON Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: GBX 1,295
  • Forecasted Upside: 29.68%
  • Number of Analysts: 2
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 1 Hold Ratings
  • 1 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
GBX 998.60 As of 12/4/2025 01:08 PM ET
▲ +8.6 (0.87%)

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Analyst Price Target for PSON

Analyst Price Target is GBX 1,295
▲ +29.68% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 2 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Pearson in the last 3 months. The average price target is GBX 1,295, with a high forecast of GBX 1,450 and a low forecast of GBX 1,140. The average price target represents a 29.68% upside from the last price of GBX 998.60.

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

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 2 contributing investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in Pearson. This rating has held steady since July 2025, when it changed from a Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/13/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/11/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/10/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/10/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/8/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/6/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/5/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/5/2025

Latest Recommendations

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

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
10/15/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweight
8/1/2025Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHoldGBX 1,260 ➝ GBX 1,140
1/14/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweightGBX 1,400 ➝ GBX 1,450
12/11/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweightGBX 1,170 ➝ GBX 1,400
7/29/2024Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
7/8/2024CitigroupReiterated RatingBuyGBX 1,170
7/5/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHoldGBX 1,050 ➝ GBX 1,052
4/26/2024Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
4/2/2024Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
3/20/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweightGBX 1,200 ➝ GBX 1,220
3/5/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweightGBX 1,160 ➝ GBX 1,200
3/1/2024Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
2/6/2024BarclaysLower TargetEqual WeightGBX 975 ➝ GBX 965
10/2/2023BarclaysBoost TargetEqual WeightGBX 900 ➝ GBX 930
9/13/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweightGBX 1,190 ➝ GBX 1,210
8/31/2023Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
6/23/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweightGBX 1,230
6/15/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweightGBX 1,230
6/6/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweightGBX 1,230
5/3/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingBuyGBX 1,140
3/23/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingBuyGBX 1,140
3/9/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweightGBX 1,230
3/1/2023CitigroupReiterated RatingBuy
10/25/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingBuyGBX 1,140
10/25/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweightGBX 1,080 ➝ GBX 1,060
10/24/2022Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
10/5/2022BarclaysReiterated RatingEqual WeightGBX 910
9/27/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweightGBX 1,010 ➝ GBX 1,080
9/23/2022Berenberg BankBoost TargetHoldGBX 742 ➝ GBX 780
8/5/2022Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
8/2/2022BarclaysBoost TargetEqual WeightGBX 775 ➝ GBX 840
8/2/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingBuyGBX 900
7/28/2022Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
7/13/2022BarclaysBoost TargetEqual WeightGBX 770 ➝ GBX 775
6/21/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftUpgradeBuyGBX 625 ➝ GBX 900
6/20/2022BarclaysBoost TargetEqual WeightGBX 755 ➝ GBX 770
5/20/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweight
5/17/2022Berenberg BankReiterated RatingHoldGBX 742
5/11/2022Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingEqual Weight
5/3/2022BarclaysBoost TargetEqual WeightGBX 725 ➝ GBX 770
4/29/2022Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
4/4/2022Berenberg BankBoost TargetHoldGBX 590 ➝ GBX 742
3/31/2022BarclaysInitiated CoverageEqual WeightGBX 725
3/11/2022BarclaysReiterated RatingSuspended
3/10/2022CitigroupReiterated RatingBuyGBX 1,000
3/8/2022Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
3/3/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweightGBX 900
2/28/2022BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweightGBX 610 ➝ GBX 630
2/25/2022Shore CapitalUpgradeBuy
2/24/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingHoldGBX 625
2/8/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingHold
1/31/2022Shore CapitalReiterated RatingHold
1/28/2022BarclaysLower TargetUnderweightGBX 625 ➝ GBX 610
1/25/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingHoldGBX 625
1/20/2022Berenberg BankReiterated RatingHoldGBX 590
1/20/2022BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweightGBX 585 ➝ GBX 625
1/19/2022Shore CapitalReiterated RatingHold
12/14/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHoldGBX 570 ➝ GBX 625
12/10/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweightGBX 930
10/19/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingHold
10/18/2021Berenberg BankUpgradeHoldGBX 590
10/18/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweightGBX 960 ➝ GBX 930
10/18/2021BarclaysLower TargetUnderweightGBX 660 ➝ GBX 585
10/8/2021BarclaysLower TargetUnderweightGBX 775 ➝ GBX 660
9/29/2021Berenberg BankBoost TargetSellGBX 500 ➝ GBX 590
8/23/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeOverweightGBX 840 ➝ GBX 960
8/2/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetUnderperformGBX 637 ➝ GBX 750
8/2/2021BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweightGBX 740 ➝ GBX 775
7/30/2021Shore CapitalReiterated RatingHold
4/26/2021Shore CapitalReiterated RatingHold
3/11/2021Shore CapitalReiterated RatingHold
3/9/2021BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweightGBX 630 ➝ GBX 700
3/9/2021Berenberg BankBoost TargetSellGBX 475 ➝ GBX 500
3/2/2021Shore CapitalReiterated RatingHold
3/1/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHoldGBX 480 ➝ GBX 570
2/1/2021UBS GroupDowngradeSellGBX 741 ➝ GBX 730
1/21/2021BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweightGBX 630
1/20/2021Shore CapitalReiterated RatingHold
1/15/2021Berenberg BankReiterated RatingHold
1/14/2021BarclaysReiterated RatingUnderweight
(Data available from 12/5/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.66 (Buy)

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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  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 1 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
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5/8/2025
  • 1 very positive mentions
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  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
6/7/2025
  • 8 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
7/7/2025
  • 1 very positive mentions
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Mentions as of
8/6/2025
  • 2 very positive mentions
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  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
9/5/2025
  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
10/5/2025
  • 3 very positive mentions
  • 10 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/4/2025
  • 3 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/4/2025

Current Sentiment

  • 3 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions

Recent Stories by Sentiment

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  • No negative mentions tracked during this time.

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At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to add life to a lifetime of learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That’s why our c.17,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We serve customers in over 40 countries, supporting lifelong learning through world-class assessments and learning experiences, and trusted certifications and credentialing. For us, learning isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. Visit us at pearsonplc.com.
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Today's Range

Now: GBX 998.60
Low: 988.80
High: 1,002.50

50 Day Range

MA: GBX 1,042.81
Low: 981.80
High: 1,129

52 Week Range

Now: GBX 998.60
Low: 978.40
High: 1,401

Volume

2,216,018 shs

Average Volume

6,559,057 shs

Market Capitalization

£6.38 billion

P/E Ratio

15.32

Dividend Yield

2.45%

Beta

0.31

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Pearson?

The following Wall Street analysts have issued research reports on Pearson in the last twelve months: Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, and JPMorgan Chase & Co..
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What is the current price target for Pearson?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Pearson in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is GBX 1,295, suggesting a possible upside of 29.7%. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has the highest price target set, predicting PSON will reach GBX 1,450 in the next twelve months. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of GBX 1,140 for Pearson in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Pearson?

Pearson currently has 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with Pearson?

Other companies that are similar to Pearson include Trifast, Informa, Euromoney Institutional Investor, Future and Dods 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, WC2R 0RL, United Kingdom. The company's listed phone number is +44-20-70102000. The official website for Pearson is www.pearson.com. Learn More about contacing Pearson investor relations.