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Provides content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally

London, United KingdomFounded 1844Edtech
Valuation $9.97B Market cap · 2026
Revenue $4.93B Latest reported FY
EBITDA $1.12B Latest reported FY

About Pearson

Pearson is a global leader in the education sector, dedicated to enhancing learning experiences for individuals at every stage of their educational journey. The company operates in various markets, including primary and secondary schools, higher education institutions, vocational training, and English language learning. Pearson serves a diverse clientele, ranging from young students and their families to university students and adult learners seeking to improve their skills.

Pearson's business model revolves around providing a wide array of educational products and services. These include textbooks, digital courseware, and online learning platforms. The company also offers a rich collection of teaching and learning resources that support educators and students alike. Pearson's offerings are designed to be flexible and scalable, catering to individual learners, educational institutions, and entire educational systems.

The company generates revenue through multiple streams. It sells educational materials directly to consumers and institutions, offers subscription-based digital learning platforms, and provides specialized training and certification programs. Additionally, Pearson collaborates with educational institutions to develop customized learning solutions, which further broadens its revenue base.

Pearson's commitment to innovation is evident in its continuous development of new educational technologies and resources. The company aims to make learning more accessible and effective, helping students achieve their academic and professional goals. With over 160 million users worldwide, Pearson's products and services are trusted by a vast and varied audience.

In summary, Pearson is a comprehensive education company that supports lifelong learning through a diverse range of products and services, serving students, educators, and institutions globally.

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At a glance

Status
Listed
Founded
1844
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Listing
IPO 1999
Employees
1
Open positions
487
Dealroom signal
27.3/100
Industry
Media, Education
Sector
Edtech, Content, Publishing, Publisher Tools
Client focus
b2b, b2c
Investment activity
41 companies, latest Sep 2026
Capital deployed
$298M
Preferred round
ACQUISITION

Funding history

3 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
POST IPO EQUITY✓Other financing Aug 2025 $2M — Undisclosed ↗
POST IPO EQUITY✓Other financing Feb 2023 $112K — Principal Street Partners ↗
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Financials

Revenue, earnings and profit over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowthEBITDAMarginProfitMarginR&D
2026 $4.9B +4% $1.1B 22.8% $527M 10.7% $18M
2025 $4.7B +0.7% $1.6B 33.6% $444M 9.4% $18M
2024 $4.7B -3.3% $1.5B 31.6% $575M 12.2% $18M
2023 $4.9B -4.3% $1.4B 29.8% $18M
2022 $5.1B +12% $1.2B 24.3%
2021 $4.5B +0.9% $755M 16.6%
2020 $4.5B — $795M 17.7%
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Growth signals

Pearson website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Pearson is 46M monthly website visits, up 119% over the last three months.

Latest monthly visits46M 3-month web change+119%
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Investors

1 investor on the cap table

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Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage

  • Principal Street Partners
Team profiled 483 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 14 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · London HQ
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Market sentiment

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