Recent Investment Analysts’ Ratings Updates for Pearson (PSO)

Several brokerages have updated their recommendations and price targets on shares of Pearson (NYSE: PSO) in the last few weeks:

• 9/14/2026 – Pearson was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “buy (b)”.
• 9/7/2026 – Pearson was downgraded by Kepler Capital Markets from “hold” to “strong sell”.
• 9/6/2026 – Pearson was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.
• 9/2/2026 – Pearson was downgraded by Citigroup Inc. from “buy” to “neutral”.
• 9/1/2026 – Pearson had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
• 8/29/2026 – Pearson was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “buy”.
• 8/9/2026 – Pearson was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.
• 8/4/2026 – Pearson was downgraded by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. from “buy” to “neutral”.
• 8/3/2026 – Pearson had its “hold” rating reaffirmed by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft.
• 8/1/2026 – Pearson was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “buy”.

Pearson Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 21st. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be given a dividend of $0.1103 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. This represents a yield of 137.0%.

Pearson plc is a global learning and education company headquartered in London, England. Through its digital platforms, assessments, qualifications and educational content, the company serves learners, educators, institutions, employers and governments.

Pearson’s activities include academic and professional assessment, qualifications, English-language learning, higher education course materials, virtual learning and workforce-skills training. Its offerings include digital learning products, testing and assessment services, online programs, educational textbooks and resources, and tools designed to support teaching and career development.

Founded in 1844 by Samuel Pearson, the company began as a construction and publishing business before developing into an international education provider.