Pearson plc $PSO reported second-quarter 2026 results that showed steady top-line performance and a modest improvement in operating profit. Revenue came in at $1.18 billion, essentially flat from a year earlier, while gross profit was $602.8 million. Operating profit rose to $166.9 million, reflecting better underlying profitability even as sales remained little changed.
Net income attributable to common shareholders declined to $98.0 million, and diluted earnings per share slipped to $0.16. The company’s cost of sales held broadly steady at $575.6 million, suggesting disciplined expense control despite only slight revenue pressure.
Cash generation was a highlight of the quarter. Cash from operating activities jumped to $226.5 million, up sharply year over year, while capital spending remained light at roughly $9.9 million. Pearson ended the period with $449.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, and total liabilities stood at $4.0 billion.
Investors responded positively, with the stock up 2.39% since the market opened. Overall, the quarter pointed to stable revenue, improved operating efficiency, and stronger cash flow for Pearson plc.
Note: This financials data is sourced from a third-party provider and has not been independently verified by Quiver.
Pearson plc Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 104 institutional investors add shares of Pearson plc stock to their portfolio, and 77 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP added 691,339 shares (+72.5%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $9,077,281
- LMR PARTNERS LLP added 567,294 shares (+70.4%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $7,448,570
- MARSHALL WACE, LLP removed 464,036 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $6,092,792
- CONNOR, CLARK & LUNN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LTD. added 342,317 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $4,494,622
- JANE STREET GROUP, LLC added 314,626 shares (+185.4%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $4,131,039
- BLACKROCK, INC. added 203,173 shares (+8.2%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $2,667,661
- FARRINGDON CAPITAL, LTD. removed 196,997 shares (-83.6%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $2,586,570
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Pearson plc Government Contracts
We have seen $14,580,179 of award payments to $PSO over the last year.
Here are some of the awards which we have have seen pay out the most over the last year:
- THIS AWARD IS FOR THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS SCORING.: $8,011,406
- STUDENT ELA AND MATH ASSESSMENTS FOR BIE: $6,547,428
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Pearson plc Congressional Stock Trading
Members of Congress have traded $PSO stock 1 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 1 have been purchases and 0 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $PSO stock by members of Congress over the last 6 months:
- SENATOR ALAN ARMSTRONG purchased up to $15,000 on 03/30.
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