PEARSON PLC |
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5-day change | 1st Jan Change | ||
| 993.2 GBX | -0.06% |
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-1.22% | +3.01% |
| 05:50am | Moody's Lifts Pearson's Outlook on Strong Credit Metrics, Prudent Financial Policy | MT |
| Apr. 16 | PEARSON : EPS cut (2023: -2.0%, 2024: -11.5%) |  |
Business Summary
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: the United Kingdom (11%), Europe (5%), the United States (69.5%), Asia/Pacific (7.5%), Canada (2.9%) and other (4.1%).
Number of employees: 17,612
Sales per Business
| GBP in Million | 2022 | Weight | 2023 | Weight | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Assessment & Qualifications
42.4
%
| 1,444 | 37.6 % | 1,559 | 42.4 % | +7.96% |
Higher Education
23.3
%
| 898 | 23.4 % | 855 | 23.3 % | -4.79% |
Virtual Learning
16.8
%
| 820 | 21.3 % | 616 | 16.8 % | -24.88% |
English Language Learning
11.3
%
| 321 | 8.4 % | 415 | 11.3 % | +29.28% |
Workforce Skills
6.0
%
| 204 | 5.3 % | 220 | 6.0 % | +7.84% |
Strategic Review
0.2
%
| 154 | 4.0 % | 9 | 0.2 % | -94.16% |
Sales per region
| GBP in Million | 2022 | Weight | 2023 | Weight | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United States
68.2
%
| 2,668 | 69.5 % | 2,504 | 68.2 % | -6.15% |
United Kingdom
12.2
%
| 424 | 11.0 % | 450 | 12.2 % | +6.13% |
Asia Pacific
10.5
%
| 290 | 7.6 % | 386 | 10.5 % | +33.10% |
Other European Countries
3.5
%
| 192 | 5.0 % | 130 | 3.5 % | -32.29% |
Other Countries
3.3
%
| 157 | 4.1 % | 121 | 3.3 % | -22.93% |
Canada
2.3
%
| 110 | 2.9 % | 83 | 2.3 % | -24.55% |
Managers
| Managers | Title | Age | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
Omar Abbosh
CEO | Chief Executive Officer | 68 | Jan. 07 |
Sally Johnson
DFI | Director of Finance/CFO | 51 | 99-12-31 |
Marykay Wells
CTO | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 62 | 14-07-13 |
Joanne Russell
IRC | Investor Relations Contact | - | 17-05-31 |
Sulaekha Barger
PRN | Corporate Officer/Principal | 49 | 22-05-15 |
| - | - | ||
Jon Twing
PRN | Corporate Officer/Principal | - | - |
Anthony Prentice
PRN | Corporate Officer/Principal | 51 | 23-04-27 |
Cinthia Nespoli
LAW | General Counsel | 44 | 14-01-31 |
| Corporate Secretary | 49 | 20-06-30 |
Members of the board
| Members of the board | Title | Age | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
Sherry Coutu
BRD | Director/Board Member | 61 | 19-04-30 |
Omid Kordestani
CHM | Chairman | 61 | 22-02-28 |
Tim Score
BRD | Director/Board Member | 64 | 14-12-31 |
Annette Thomas
BRD | Director/Board Member | 59 | 21-09-30 |
Esther Lee
BRD | Director/Board Member | 66 | 22-01-31 |
Graeme Pitkethly
BRD | Director/Board Member | 58 | 19-04-30 |
Lincoln Wallen
BRD | Director/Board Member | 64 | 15-12-31 |
Omar Abbosh
CEO | Chief Executive Officer | 68 | Jan. 07 |
Sally Johnson
DFI | Director of Finance/CFO | 51 | 99-12-31 |
Alex Hardiman
BRD | Director/Board Member | 43 | 23-05-31 |
Share class
| Vote | Quantity | Free-Float | Company-owned shares | Total Float | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock A | 1 | 681,126,715 | 677,028,427 ( 99.40 %) | 2,160,000 ( 0.3171 %) | 99.40 % |
Company contact information
Group companies
| Name | Category and Sector |
|---|---|
Pearson Dollar Finance Plc
|
Finance/Rental/Leasing
|
Pearson Funding Four Ltd.
|
Finance/Rental/Leasing
|
IndiaCan Education Pvt Ltd.
 IndiaCan Education Pvt Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services IndiaCan Education Pvt Ltd. provides vocational education and training services. The company was founded on August 18, 2008 and is headquartered in Chennai, India. |
Miscellaneous Commercial Services
|
Pearson Funding Plc
|
Finance/Rental/Leasing
|
Pearson Strand Finance Ltd.
 Pearson Strand Finance Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Pearson Plc, Pearson Strand Finance Ltd. is a British company that provides financial intermediation services. The private company is based in London, UK. |
Financial Conglomerates
|
Pearson India Education Services Pvt Ltd.
| |
Pearson India Support Services Pvt Ltd.
|
Sector
Sales per Business
Sales per region
Trading Rating
Investor Rating
ESG Refinitiv
A
Sell
Buy
Mean consensus
OUTPERFORM
Number of Analysts
11
Last Close Price
9.938
GBP
Average target price
11.33
GBP
Spread / Average Target
+14.03%
EPS Revisions
Quarterly revenue - Rate of surprise
| 1st Jan change | Capi. | |
|---|---|---|
| +2.82% | 8.38B | |
| +6.70% | 6.35B | |
| +41.66% | 5.18B | |
| +27.81% | 3.96B | |
| +28.52% | 3.24B | |
| +11.81% | 3.09B | |
| -4.55% | 2.44B | |
| +12.63% | 1.78B | |
| +28.64% | 1.81B | |
| +8.72% | 1.36B |
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