PEARSON PLC
Close on Oct 19, 2026
About Pearson
Books: Publishing or Publishing & Printing, SIC 2731
Pearson provides educational products, assessments, and learning services globally. Its operations are structured into multiple core divisions, including Assessments and Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Higher Education, and Enterprise Learning and Skills. Across these segments, the company delivers print publications, software, digital platforms, and examination services. Pearson caters to individual learners, academic establishments, enterprise clients, and professionals pursuing credentialing or career advancement.
The organization operates internationally with established presences in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia-Pacific region, and other European markets. Its business is carried out through key operating entities such as Pearson Education Limited, Pearson Professional Assessments Limited, and Pearson Australia Finance Unlimited, maintaining corporate governance centered in the United Kingdom.
Summary of the business section of Pearson's latest annual report, written by StockData.
Company profile
Company
- Legal name
- PEARSON PLC
- Founded
- 1844
- Headquarters
- London England, X0
- Address
- 80 Strand WC2R 0RL
- Phone
- 442070102000
- Website
- www.pearson.com
- Employees
- 75, Dec 31, 2024
- Industry
- Books: Publishing or Publishing & Printing
- Incorporated in
- X0
- Fiscal year ends
- December 31
- Auditor
- Ernst & Young LLP, London, United Kingdom
Stock & identifiers
- Ticker
- PSO
- Other tickers
- PSORF
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Shares outstanding
- 636M, Dec 31, 2025
- Filer category
- Large accelerated filer
- SEC CIK
- 938323
- CUSIP
- 705015105
- ISIN
- US7050151056
- LEI
- 2138004JBXWWJKIURC57
- EIN
- 00-0000000
Executives and directors
Officers and directors who filed ownership reports (Forms 3, 4, 5) in the last two years
No recent ownership filings by officers or directors
Pearson's leadership is listed in its proxy statement (Form DEF 14A).
Employees
Headcount reported in annual reports
“We currently have 75 individuals enrolled in our apprenticeship programme.”
Corporate history
Events identified from SEC filings
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2000 | Listing | Registration of securities on an exchange (Form 8-A) |