Pearson plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. The company operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills, and Higher Education. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers Pearson VUE, US student assessment, clinical assessment, UK GCSE, and A levels and international academic qualifications and associated courseware. The Virtual Learning segment provides virtual schools and online program management services. The English Language Learning segment offers Pearson test of English, institutional courseware, and English online solutions. The Workforce Skills offers BTEC, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Credly, Pearson college, and apprenticeships. The Higher Education segment engages in the US, Canadian, and international higher education courseware businesses. The company was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
U.K. Market Performance
7D7 Days: 4.6%
3M3 Months: 19.3%
1Y1 Year: 17.0%
YTDYear to Date: 15.9%
The market has climbed 4.6% in the last 7 days, lead by the Energy sector with a gain of 7.2%. The market is up 17% over the last 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 15% per annum. Market details ›
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