Pearson Plc (PSO) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Pearson Plc (PSO) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Pearson Plc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Pearson Plc is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $11.60B.
For PSO, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 1.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 8.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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Pearson Plc (PSO) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Books: Publishing or Publishing & Printing peers listed below that report each metric. Statement values were filed in GBP and are shown converted to USD (flows at the trailing twelve-month average rate, balances at the balance-sheet date rate).
Financial statement data is not available for this company: its filings are not in a form the pipeline converts, so only market data is shown.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | PSO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $11.60B | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | PSO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 49.9% | – |
| Operating Margin | 12.4% | – |
| EBT Margin | 12.2% | – |
| Tax Rate | 21.8% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | PSO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| D/E Ratio | 0.77x | – |
| Financial Leverage | 1.77x | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | PSO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 2.27x | – |
| Receivables Turnover | 13.5x | – |
| Inventory Turnover | 111.3x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 69.7x | – |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 27 days | – |
| Days Inventory | 3 days | – |
| Payables Period | 52 days | – |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -22 days | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | PSO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 636M | – |
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Pearson Plc (PSO) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Pearson Plc (Books: Publishing or Publishing & Printing): 3 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Pearson Plc (PSO) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Pearson Plc (PSO) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Pearson Plc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Pearson Plc stock predictions?
For PSO, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 1.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 8.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Pearson Plc forecasts updated?
Pearson Plc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Pearson Plc's industry peers?
3 issuers in our coverage, PSO included, share the SEC industry code Books: Publishing or Publishing & Printing. The largest are: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY), Scholastic Corp (SCHL).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.