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Pearson (PSO) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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PSO Stock Forecast

Pearson (PSO) stock forecast, based on 7 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $11.00, with a high of $11.00 and a low of $11.00. This represents a -32.47% decline from the last price of $16.29.

$11 $12 $13 $14 $15 $16 $17 High: $11 Avg: $11 Low: $11 Last Closed Price: $16.29

PSO Stock Rating

Pearson stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 7 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 3 Buy (42.86%), 4 Hold (57.14%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 7 0 4 3 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

PSO Forecast vs Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockPearson-32.47%
SectorCommunication Services Stocks 2.10%
IndustryPublishing Stocks -23.52%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--1
Avg Price Target--$11.00
Last Closing Price$16.29$16.29$16.29
Upside/Downside---32.47%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 25--1--1
Dec, 24--1--1
Nov, 24--11-2
Oct, 24--11-2
Sep, 24--11-2
Latest Price Target by Analysts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
May 20, 2024Firdaus IbrahimCFRA$11.00$12.17-9.61%-32.47%
Latest Upgrade/Downgrade by Analysts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Dec 10, 2024Deutsche BankHoldHoldhold
Oct 31, 2024CFRASellPositiveupgrade
Oct 30, 2024BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Oct 30, 2024CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Jul 30, 2024BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Jul 30, 2024Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
May 20, 2024CFRASellSellhold
Jan 16, 2023UBSNeutralupgrade
Oct 03, 2022Credit SuisseNeutralNeutralhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$0.44$0.24$0.33$0.53----
Avg Forecast$0.27$0.34$0.50$0.58$0.62$0.69$0.76$0.79
High Forecast$0.27$0.34$0.49$0.56$0.60$0.68$0.76$0.79
Low Forecast$0.27$0.34$0.50$0.58$0.63$0.71$0.77$0.81
Surprise %62.96%-29.41%-34.00%-8.62%----

Revenue Forecast

$3B $4B $4B $4B $4B $4B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$3.40B$3.43B$3.84B$3.67B----
Avg Forecast$3.49B$3.71B$3.64B$3.89B$3.66B$3.83B$4.02B$3.54B
High Forecast$3.49B$3.71B$3.59B$3.87B$3.64B$3.81B$4.00B$3.53B
Low Forecast$3.49B$3.71B$3.67B$3.93B$3.71B$3.88B$4.06B$3.58B
Surprise %-2.57%-7.51%5.64%-5.46%----

Net Income Forecast

$150M $240M $330M $420M $510M $600M Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$330.00M$177.00M$242.00M$378.00M----
Avg Forecast$197.00M$247.01M$355.39M$413.83M$443.21M$498.16M$546.15M$570.11M
High Forecast$197.00M$247.01M$350.09M$402.34M$431.84M$486.16M$542.45M$566.25M
Low Forecast$197.00M$247.01M$359.46M$419.58M$448.89M$510.17M$554.30M$578.62M
Surprise %67.51%-28.34%-31.91%-8.66%----

PSO Forecast FAQ

Is Pearson stock a buy?

Pearson stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 7 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 3 Buy, 4 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Pearson is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Pearson's price target?

Pearson's price target, set by 7 Wall Street analysts, averages $11 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $11 at the low end to $11 at the high end, suggesting a potential -32.47% change from the previous close price of $16.29.

How does Pearson stock forecast compare to the average forecast of its sector, industry, and investment themes?

Pearson stock forecast shows a -32.47% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the communication services stocks sector (2.10%) and underperforming the publishing stocks industry (-23.52%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Pearson over the past three months?

  • January 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 0% Buy, 100.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • December 2024: 0% Strong Buy, 0% Buy, 100.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2024: 0% Strong Buy, 0% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 50.00% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Pearson’s EPS forecast?

Pearson's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is 0.62 for 2024, a 16.98% increase from the reported $0.53 in 2023. The prediction for 2025 is $0.69, $0.76 for 2026, and $0.79 for 2027.

What is Pearson’s revenue forecast?

Pearson's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is $3.66B for 2024, a -0.28% decrease from the reported $3.67B in 2023. The forecast for 2025 is $3.83B, $4.02B for 2026, and $3.54B for 2027.

What is Pearson’s net income forecast?

For its fiscal year ending in December, Pearson's average annual net income forecast is $443.21M for 2024, reflecting an 17.25% increase from the reported $378M in 2023. The projection for 2025 is $498.16M, $546.15M for 2026, and $570.11M for 2027.