Pearson reports accelerating growth, confirms full-year guidance

By Reuters News

- British education firm Pearson PSON.L reported stronger growth in the third quarter on Thursday, driven by a step-up in revenue in its Assessment & Qualifications unit, putting it on track to meet its full-year guidance.

  • Underlying group revenue increased 5% for the first nine months, with growth accelerating to 6% in the third quarter, in line with expectations.

  • It said it was on track to deliver its 2026 guidance of mid-single digit underlying revenue growth.

  • It narrowed its adjusted operating profit range to £650 million - £675 million (previously £640 million - £685 million), at end-2025 exchange rates.

Capital Com is an execution-only service provider. The present material must be regarded as marketing communication and should not be interpreted as investment research or investment advice. Any opinion that may be provided on this page does not constitute a recommendation by Capital Com or its agents. We do not make any representations or warranty on the accuracy or completeness of the information that is provided on this page. If you rely on the information on this page, then you do so entirely at your own risk