Pearson plc

Last price update: 02 Oct 24 23:00 GMT

Price:
$13.51
Open:
$13.49
Previous close:
$13.58
Day's range:
$13.47 - $13.56
Year's range:
$10.47 - $14.20
Net Income per Share:
0.66
Price-to-Earnings ratio:
20.47
52-week Price Range:
$13.57
Volume:
$298,050.00
Average volume:
$336,941.00

Company profile for Pearson plc

Pearson plc logo

Pearson plc is an international learning company that provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in more than 70 countries and territories around the world. Founded in 1844, the company has grown to become a leading provider of educational products and services and the world’s largest educational publisher. Pearson plc operates in five key segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Higher Education, and Workforce Skills.

The Assessment & Qualifications segment provides Pearson VUE, US student assessment, clinical assessment, UK GCSE, A levels and international academic qualifications. The Virtual Learning segment offers virtual schools and online program management services. The English Language Learning segment offers Pearson test of English, institutional courseware, and English online solutions. The Higher Education segment provides the US, Canadian, and international higher education courseware businesses. The Workforce Skills segment provides BTEC, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Pearson college, and apprenticeships.

Pearson plc has a long and distinguished history of innovation in the education space. It was the first publisher to introduce digital learning products in the 1990s, and has since become a leader in the development of digital learning solutions. The company is also a leader in the development and delivery of assessments and qualifications, and has developed a range of products and services to support the assessment and qualifications process. Pearson plc has also developed a range of products and services to support the development of English language skills, and has established a network of English language learning centers around the world.

Pearson plc is committed to providing high-quality educational products and services to its customers. The company has established a global network of offices, research centers, and partner organizations, and is committed to working with its partners to deliver innovative, effective, and sustainable solutions to the global education market. The company has also established a range of corporate social responsibility initiatives, including the Pearson Affordable Learning Fund, which is dedicated to providing access to quality education for underserved populations.

Stock exchanges:
NYSE
Sector:
Communication Services
Industries:
Publishing
Ticker:
PSO
CIK:
938323
ISIN:
US7050151056
Website:
https://plc.pearson.com
Phone:
44 20 7010 2000
Origin:
United Kingdom
Employees:
21,350