Pearson plc (PSO) Stock Forecast
PSO analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 2.50 / 5 from 2 analysts
- Price target
- $15.70 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −13.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
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- 52-week range
- $12.06 – $18.24
PSO analyst ratings
2 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
PSO price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
PSO earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.88 | $0.81 | $0.95 | $0.86 | +2.1% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.97 | $0.89 | $1.06 | $0.88 | +10.8% | 2 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
PSO revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.72B | $3.68B | $3.77B | +4.0% | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.89B | $3.82B | $3.96B | +4.7% | 10 |
PSO EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
PSO revenue: reported and forecast
PSO EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.96 | $0.88 | $0.88 | $0.88 | $0.88 | −8.3% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.07 | $0.98 | $0.98 | $0.97 | $0.97 | −9.3% | 0 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
PSO earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; PSO beat in 11 of 11.
What analysts expect from PSO
2 analysts cover Pearson; their consensus rating is hold (2.50 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $15.70, 13.9% below the latest close of $18.24. Analysts expect earnings of $0.88 per share for 2026, +2.1% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $0.97 per share on revenue of $3.9 billion. Pearson beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 11 quarters.
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PSO forecast FAQ
What is Pearson's price target?
The average analyst price target for Pearson is $15.70, 13.9% below the latest close of $18.24.
Is Pearson a buy, hold or sell?
Of 2 analysts covering Pearson, 0 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 1 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Pearson's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $0.88 per share for 2026 (range $0.81 to $0.95); for 2027 the estimate is $0.97.
What is Pearson's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $3.7 billion, growth of 4.0%; for 2027 it is $3.9 billion.
Does Pearson usually beat earnings estimates?
Pearson reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 11 quarters.