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Pearson - PSON Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: GBX 1,278.33
  • Forecasted Upside: 7.51%
  • Number of Analysts: 3
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 3 Hold Ratings
  • 0 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
GBX 1,189 As of 09/16/2026 12:23 PM ET
▲ +3 (0.25%)

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Analyst Price Target for PSON

Analyst Price Target is GBX 1,278.33
▲ +7.51% 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 GBX 1,278.33, with a high forecast of GBX 1,360 and a low forecast of GBX 1,130. The average price target represents a 7.51% upside from the last price of GBX 1,189.

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 Hold

The current consensus among 3 contributing investment analysts is to hold stock in Pearson. This rating has held steady since June 2026, when it changed from a Moderate Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/25/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/23/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/21/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/20/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/20/2026
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/18/2026
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/17/2026
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/16/2026

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
9/10/2026JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutralGBX 1,420 ➝ GBX 1,360
9/2/2026CitigroupBoost TargetNeutralGBX 1,300 ➝ GBX 1,345
8/3/2026Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHoldGBX 1,033 ➝ GBX 1,130
7/14/2026JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutralGBX 1,430 ➝ GBX 1,420
5/5/2026Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingHoldGBX 1,033 ➝ GBX 1,033
4/9/2026JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweightGBX 1,420 ➝ GBX 1,430
1/12/2026CitigroupInitiated CoverageBuyGBX 1,300
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 Capital GroupReiterated RatingBuy
7/8/2024CitigroupReiterated RatingBuyGBX 1,170
7/5/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHoldGBX 1,050 ➝ GBX 1,052
4/26/2024Shore Capital GroupReiterated RatingBuy
4/2/2024Shore Capital GroupReiterated 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 Capital GroupReiterated 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 Capital GroupReiterated 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 Capital GroupReiterated 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 Capital GroupReiterated RatingBuy
8/2/2022BarclaysBoost TargetEqual WeightGBX 775 ➝ GBX 840
8/2/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingBuyGBX 900
7/28/2022Shore Capital GroupReiterated 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 Capital GroupReiterated 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 Capital GroupReiterated RatingBuy
3/3/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweightGBX 900
2/28/2022BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweightGBX 610 ➝ GBX 630
2/25/2022Shore Capital GroupUpgradeBuy
2/24/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingHoldGBX 625
2/8/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingHold
1/31/2022Shore Capital GroupReiterated 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 Capital GroupReiterated 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
(Data available from 9/16/2021 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.47 (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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  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
2/18/2026
  • 3 very positive mentions
  • 7 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
3/20/2026
  • 0 very positive mentions
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  • 0 negative mentions
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4/19/2026
  • 2 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
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5/19/2026
  • 0 very positive mentions
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6/18/2026
  • 0 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
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7/18/2026
  • 0 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
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Mentions as of
8/17/2026
  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/16/2026

Current Sentiment

  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

Recent Stories by Sentiment

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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 1,189
Low: 1,174
High: 1,192

50 Day Range

MA: GBX 1,221.50
Low: 1,157
High: 1,321.50

52 Week Range

Now: GBX 1,189
Low: 874.80
High: 1,336.50

Volume

3,003,683 shs

Average Volume

33,470,527 shs

Market Capitalization

£7.15 billion

P/E Ratio

23.78

Dividend Yield

2.21%

Beta

0.34266028

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: Citigroup Inc., 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 1,278.33, suggesting a possible upside of 7.4%. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has the highest price target set, predicting PSON will reach GBX 1,360 in the next twelve months. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of GBX 1,130 for Pearson in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Pearson?

Pearson currently has 3 hold ratings 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 PSON, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with Pearson?

Other companies that are similar to Pearson include IG Group, Genus, CVS Group, XPS Pensions Group and WH Smith. 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.