PSO
Pearson plc
Books: Publishing or Publishing & Printing
Pearson (PSO) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$17.23
+0.03 (+0.17%)
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5d:
-1.6%
30d:
-0.46%
90d:
+6.69%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
BUY
HIGH Confidence (80%)
Quality Score
61/100
Position
FAIR
30-Day Fair Range
$16.85 – $18.03
Position: FAIR
Forward P/E & Valuation
17.7x
STRETCHED
vs 15.0x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$16.15
-6.3% vs target
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$16.98 / $17.90
Trend: Uptrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
✅ BUY SIGNAL: PSO shows strong fundamentals and good volume confirmation. Solid entry point despite fair pricing.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$20.98
Based on 7.6% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$13.03
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 15.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: PSO is currently trading at $17.23, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $16.85 to $18.03. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 17.7) compared to its historical average (15.0). At these levels, the market is pricing in 5.7% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PSO is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $16.98. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: PSO scores 70/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PSO is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $16.98. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: PSO scores 70/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$16.85 -
$18.03
Company Quality Score
61/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
79.5%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$16.85 -
$18.03
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support Level
$16.98
Resistance Level
$17.90
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Nov 12, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (70/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading above Wall St target ($16.15)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 5.7% growth with 3.3% revenue growth
- BULLISH: Bottoming setup score 70/100 — corrected, stabilizing, and turning up
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
17.74
Wall Street Target
$16.15
(-6.3%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
3.3%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-2.9%
Profit Margin
8.8%
Valuation Premium vs History
+5.7% premium
PE vs Historical
17.7 vs 15.0
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+5.7%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$18.21
(+6%)
2-Year Target
$19.25
(+12%)
3-Year Target
$20.35
(+18%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 18→15)
PE COMPRESSION
$17.20
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 11.2%)
$26.50
(+54%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 17.7, Growth: 11.2%)
$23.67
(+37%)
Bear:
(PE: 15.0, Growth: 11.2%)
$20.02
(+16%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (26x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (18x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 25.67 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.67
Bull Case
$27.42
(+59%)
Analyst growth 44.9%, PE expands to 28.2
Base Case
$24.93
(+45%)
Market implied 44.9%, PE stable at 25.7
Bear Case
$11.70
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 21.8
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Bearish
1 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bearish
Last Tracked
Apr 4, 2023
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