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About Pearson PLC ADR
Its shares trade under the ticker PSO. It has been listed since 1 September 2000. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of $3.50bn and net income of $327.7m. At that date it held total assets of $6.45bn and shareholders' equity of $3.64bn.
Pearson plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Enterprise Learning & Skills, and Higher Education. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers pearson professional assessments, US student assessment, clinical assessment, UK GCSE, and A levels and international academic qualifications and associated courseware, including the English-speaking Canadian and Australian K-12 businesses, and PDR. The Virtual Learning segment provides virtual schools and online program management. The English Language Learning segment offers Pearson test of English, institutional courseware, and English online solutions. The Enterprise Learning & Skills segment provides vocational qualifications, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Credly, Pearson College, and Enterprise content and training. The Higher Education segment engages in the US, Canadian, and international higher education courseware businesses. Pearson plc was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Media
- Listed since
- 1 Sept 2000
- Employees
- 17,062
- Website
- plc.pearson.com ↗
- Head office
- 80 STRAND, LONDON ENGLAND, X0, WC2R 0RL
- Incorporated in
- X0
- Classification
- Books: Publishing or Publishing & Printing
- Filer status
- Large accelerated filer
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Pearson PLC ADR operates in the Communication Services sector with strong presence in the US and UK educational markets.
- Assessment & Qualifications segment includes GCSE, A levels, and international academic qualifications.
- Enterprise Learning & Skills segment offers vocational qualifications and GED for global markets.
Weaknesses
- Pearson PLC ADR has a limited focus on emerging markets beyond the US, UK, and Canada.
- The company's business model relies heavily on traditional educational courseware without significant digital innovation.
- Pearson's Virtual Learning segment lacks strong growth metrics compared to competitors.
Opportunities
- Expanding English Language Learning segment with Pearson Test of English globally.
- Higher Education segment can leverage US and Canadian market opportunities.
- Enterprise Learning & Skills segment can grow through vocational qualifications in Asia Pacific.
Threats
- Competition from digital learning platforms in the US educational market.
- Regulatory changes affecting international educational assessments in Europe.
- Economic downturns impacting higher education spending in the US and UK.
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