Pearson (PSO) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
PSO Stock Forecast
Pearson stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $11.00 (represents a -26.17% downside from PSO’s last price of $14.90) and a rating consensus of 'Hold', based on 6 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
PSO Price Target
The average price target for Pearson (PSO) is $11.00 based on 1-year price targets from 6 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $11.00 to $11.00. This represents a potential -26.17% downside from PSO's last price of $14.90.
PSO Analyst Ratings
According to 6 Wall Street analysts, Pearson's rating consensus is 'Hold'. The analyst rating breakdown for PSO stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 2 'Buy' (33.33%), 3 'Hold' (50.00%), 1 'Sell' (16.67%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Pearson Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2024 | Firdaus Ibrahim | CFRA | $11.00 | $12.16 | -9.58% | -26.17% |
The latest Pearson stock forecast, released on May 20, 2024 by Firdaus Ibrahim from CFRA, set a price target of $11.00, which represents a -9.58% decrease from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($12.16), and a -26.17% decrease from PSO last price ($14.90).
Pearson Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | - | 1 |
| Avg Price Target | - | - | $11.00 |
| Last Closing Price | $14.90 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Upside/Downside | -100.00% | -100.00% | -26.17% |
In the current month, the average price target of Pearson stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to Pearson's last price of $14.90. This month's average price target is down NaN% compared to last quarter, and down -100.00% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2024 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Citigroup | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| May 20, 2024 | CFRA | Sell | Sell | Hold |
| Jan 16, 2023 | UBS | - | Neutral | Upgrade |
| Oct 03, 2022 | Credit Suisse | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
Pearson's last stock rating was published by Barclays on Oct 30, 2024. The company gave PSO a "Equal-Weight" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Pearson Financial Forecast
Pearson Revenue Forecast
| Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Dec 23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $1.91B | $875.03M | $1.80B | $1.86B |
| High Forecast | $1.91B | $875.03M | $1.80B | $1.86B |
| Low Forecast | $1.91B | $875.03M | $1.80B | $1.86B |
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - |
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Pearson EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Dec 23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $396.41M | $181.37M | $372.98M | $384.84M |
| High Forecast | $396.41M | $181.37M | $372.98M | $384.84M |
| Low Forecast | $396.41M | $181.37M | $372.98M | $384.84M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - |
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Pearson Net Income Forecast
| Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Dec 23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $260.07M | $806.27M | $161.83M | $219.23M |
| High Forecast | $260.07M | $806.27M | $161.83M | $219.23M |
| Low Forecast | $260.07M | $806.27M | $161.83M | $219.23M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - |
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Pearson SG&A Forecast
| Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Dec 23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $752.24M | $344.16M | $707.78M | $730.28M |
| High Forecast | $752.24M | $344.16M | $707.78M | $730.28M |
| Low Forecast | $752.24M | $344.16M | $707.78M | $730.28M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - |
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Pearson EPS Forecast
| Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Dec 23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $0.38 | $1.17 | $0.24 | $0.32 |
| High Forecast | $0.38 | $1.17 | $0.24 | $0.32 |
| Low Forecast | $0.38 | $1.17 | $0.24 | $0.32 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - |
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PSO Forecast FAQ
Is Pearson a good buy?
No, according to 6 Wall Street analysts, Pearson (PSO) is considered a 'Hold'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 2 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 33.33% of PSO's total ratings.
What is PSO's price target?
Pearson (PSO) average price target is $11 with a range of $11 to $11, implying a -26.17% from its last price of $14.9. The data is based on 6 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Pearson stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for PSO stock, the company can go down by -26.17% (from the last price of $14.9 to the average price target of $11), down by -26.17% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -26.17% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Pearson stock reach $20?
PSO's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $11 does not support the claim that Pearson can reach $20 in the near future.
What are Pearson's analysts' financial forecasts?
Pearson's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2023) are as follows: average revenue is $1.86B (high $1.86B, low $1.86B), average EBITDA is $384.84M (high $384.84M, low $384.84M), average net income is $219.23M (high $219.23M, low $219.23M), average SG&A $730.28M (high $730.28M, low $730.28M), and average EPS is $0.319 (high $0.319, low $0.319). PSO's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2024) are as follows: average revenue is $4.59B (high $4.59B, low $4.59B), average EBITDA is $950.76M (high $950.76M, low $950.76M), average net income is $1.23B (high $1.23B, low $1.23B), average SG&A $1.8B (high $1.8B, low $1.8B), and average EPS is $1.79 (high $1.79, low $1.79).