Pearson plc (PSO) — Analyst outlook / Analyst consensus target is. Based on 15 analyst ratings, the consensus is bullish — 3 Buy, 12 Hold.
The consensus price target is $14.50 (low: $11.00, high: $18.00), representing an upside of 3.9% from the current price $13.95.
Analysts estimate Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $0.61 and revenue of $3.66B for the next fiscal year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) track record: 2024: actual $0.63 vs est $0.61 (beat +2.8%). 2025: actual $0.50 vs est $0.63 (missed -20%). Analyst accuracy: 86%.
PSO Stock — 12-Month Price Forecast
$14.50
▲ +3.94% Upside
Average Price Target
Based on 15 Wall Street analysts offering 12-month price targets for Pearson plc, the average price target is $14.50, with a high forecast of $18.00, and a low forecast of $11.00.
The average price target represents a +3.94% change from the last price of $13.95.
Highest Price Target
$18.00
Average Price Target
$14.50
Lowest Price Target
$11.00
PSO Analyst Ratings
Hold
Based on 15 analysts giving stock ratings to Pearson plc in the past 3 months
EPS Estimates — PSO
86%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $0.63
vs Est $0.61
▲ 2.7% off
2025
Actual $0.50
vs Est $0.63
▼ 25.0% off
Profitability Outlook
Company is profitable but with thin earnings per share. EPS trend is declining. Analysts forecast meaningful EPS growth ahead.
Revenue Estimates — PSO
96%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $3.552B
vs Est $3.664B
▼ 3.1% off
2025
Actual $3.499B
vs Est $3.689B
▼ 5.4% off
Revenue Trend
Revenue has been relatively flat. Analysts expect stable revenue going forward.
