Is PSO stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Based on our analysis, PSO is currently a HOLD with moderate confidence. 📊 HOLD: PSO shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.

What is the fair value of PSO stock?

Our analysis estimates the fair value range for PSO to be between $12.89 and $14.36. The current price is $14.44.

What is the analyst price target for PSO?

The average Wall Street analyst price target for PSO is $14.05. This implies a potential upside of -2.7% from current levels.

PSO Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

PSO - Pearson plc

Books: Publishing or Publishing & Printing

$14.44

-0.12 (-0.82%) ▼

5d: -1.43%

30d: +14.69%

90d: +11.33%

HOLD

MODERATE Confidence

Analysis Updated: Apr 28, 2026 12:00 AM ET

Earnings: Feb 27, 2026 0d

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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: PSO shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.

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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

Adjust Growth Assumption: 12.1%

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)

EST. PRICE IN 2031

$21.35

Based on 8.1% avg growth

INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY

$13.26

Trading above historical range

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 13.6x Exit PE.

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In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: PSO is currently trading at $14.44, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $12.89 to $14.36. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 13.5) is in line with its historical norms (13.6). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 0.1% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.

Technical Outlook: Technically, PSO is showing sideways momentum. The price is currently testing key support at $14.02. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.

Market Sentiment: PSO has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position EXTENDED

Historical Trading Range $12.89 - $14.36

Company Quality Score 55/100 (HOLD)

Volume Confirmation HIGH

Confidence Score 57.1%

All Signals

BEARISH: Price extended above range
BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
BULLISH: High volume confirmation
NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($14.05)

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $12.89 - $14.36

Current vs Trading Range EXTENDED

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $14.02

Resistance Level $14.87

Current Trend Sideways

Technical data as of Apr 28, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 13.52

Wall Street Target $14.05 (-2.7%)

Revenue Growth (YoY) 3.2%

Earnings Growth (YoY) -35.7%

Profit Margin 9.4%

Valuation Discount vs History -0.1% cheaper

PE vs Historical 13.5 vs 13.6 FAIR

Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists

Implied Growth (YoY): -0.1% (market-implied from PE analysis)

1-Year Target $14.43 (0%)

2-Year Target $14.41 (0%)

3-Year Target $14.40 (0%)

3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 14→14) $14.48 (+0%)

3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth

Bull: (PE: 20.6, Growth: 12.1%) $30.98 (+115%)

Base: (SPY PE: 13.5, Growth: 12.1%) $20.32 (+41%)

Bear: (PE: 11.5, Growth: 12.1%) $17.28 (+20%)

📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings

RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (21x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (14x PE) as earnings recover.

Trailing PE: 21.10 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.69

Bull Case $24.79 (+72%)

Analyst growth 54.8%, PE expands to 23.2

Base Case $22.53 (+56%)

Market implied 54.8%, PE stable at 21.1

Bear Case $9.90 (-31%)

Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 17.9

These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.

💡 Upside Surprise Potential

If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 13.5 to 13.6

Stabilization Target: $14.52 (+0.6%)

PE Expansion Potential: +0.6%

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