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Pearson (PSO) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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PSO Stock Forecast

Pearson (PSO) stock forecast, based on 13 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $18.00, with a high of $18.00 and a low of $18.00. This represents a 15.31% increase from the last price of $15.61.

$12 $13 $14 $15 $16 $17 $18 High: $18 Avg: $18 Low: $18 Last Closed Price: $15.61

PSO Stock Rating

Pearson stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 13 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 3 Buy (23.08%), 10 Hold (76.92%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 13 0 10 3 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

PSO Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockPearson15.31%
SectorCommunication Services Stocks 21.15%
IndustryPublishing Stocks -6.93%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-12
Avg Price Target-$18.00$14.50
Last Closing Price$15.61$15.61$15.61
Upside/Downside-15.31%-7.11%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 25--1--1
Mar, 25--1--1
Feb, 25--1--1
Jan, 25--1--1
Dec, 24--1--1
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Feb 18, 2025National Bank$18.00$16.946.26%15.31%
May 20, 2024Firdaus IbrahimCFRA$11.00$12.17-9.61%-29.53%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
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$0.50$0.58$0.63$0.71$0.77$0.81
Low Forecast$0.27$0.34$0.49$0.56$0.60$0.68$0.76$0.79
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$3.67B$3.93B$3.71B$3.88B$4.06B$3.58B
Low Forecast$3.49B$3.71B$3.59B$3.87B$3.64B$3.81B$4.00B$3.53B
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$359.46M$419.58M$448.89M$510.17M$554.30M$578.62M
Low Forecast$197.00M$247.01M$350.09M$402.34M$431.84M$486.16M$542.45M$566.25M
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 13 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 3 Buy, 10 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 13 Wall Street analysts, averages $18 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $18 at the low end to $18 at the high end, suggesting a potential 15.31% change from the previous closing price of $15.61.

How does Pearson stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Pearson's stock forecast shows a 15.31% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the communication services stocks sector (21.15%) and outperforming the publishing stocks industry (-6.93%).

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

  • April 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 0% Buy, 100.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 0% Buy, 100.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 0% Buy, 100.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Pearson’s EPS forecast?

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

What is Pearson’s revenue forecast?

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

What is Pearson’s net income forecast?

Pearson's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2024 stands at $443.21M, representing an 17.25% increase from the reported $378M in 2023. Projections indicate $498.16M in 2025, $546.15M in 2026, and $570.11M in 2027.