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Pearson PLC listed in the U.K., is an educational provider. The company has been divesting non-core businesses such as the Financial Times, The Economist, and publishing house Penguin, and is now focused on being an educational resource and testing provider. While Pearson's primary activity centers on higher education, the firm also operates in providing clinical assessments, professional certification, and testing.

As we head into the second half of 2025, the British economy is showing signs of stabilization, but it remains a structurally sluggish environment. The UK managed to avoid a technical recession in 2024, and GDP is growing again.
Just barely.
Annualized growth is running in the 0.5% to 1% range, which is below trend and well behind both the U.S. and parts of Europe.
The Bank of England has been slower to pivot than the Fed, with policy rates still above 4%, and a bias toward caution given persistent services inflation.
Real wages have begun to rise after two years of erosion, but the improvement has not meaningfully lifted consumer sentiment. High housing costs, weak productivity, and a stubbornly large fiscal deficit continue to weigh on growth.
&nbsp;The labor market remains tight, although immigration and increased participation have helped moderate wage pressures.
The structure of the mortgage market is a key differentiator from the U.S. Most UK mortgages are either variable-rate or short-term fixed, so the impact of higher interest rates has been more immediate.
That has restrained consumer spending in a way we have not seen in the U.S., where long-dated fixed-rate mortgages offer households more protection.
Commercial real estate in London is holding up relatively well, supported by overseas capital and demand for legal and financial services office space.
&nbsp;Outside of the capital, the picture is less stable, especially in regional offices and retail. The housing market remains sluggish, with transaction volumes down and affordability stretched.
On the equity side, UK stocks are still cheap. The FTSE 100 and broader FTSE All-Share index trade at forward price-to-earnings ratios in the 9 to 11 times range.
&nbsp;Price-to-book ratios are often below 1.5. That compares to the S&amp;P 500 at over 21x forward earnings and a price-to-book closer to 4.5.
&nbsp;Dividend yields on UK shares average between 4% and 4.5%, more than double the current yield on the S&amp;P.
Part of this valuation gap is structural. The UK market is heavily skewed toward energy, materials, financials, and consumer staples. It lacks the high-growth tech concentration that dominates the U.S. index.
&nbsp;The result is that UK stocks often look like value traps to growth-focused global investors.
There is a case to be made for British equities from an income and contrarian value perspective. Private equity firms and sovereign wealth funds continue to quietly buy up UK assets, particularly in the mid-cap space where valuations are even more depressed.
&nbsp;There is a clear disconnect between public market pricing and private market interest.
The outlook is not without risk. The UK is headed into a general election, with polls suggesting a change in government.
&nbsp;Markets may welcome more fiscal discipline, but any shifts in tax or regulatory policy could inject uncertainty.
Absent a stronger domestic growth story or a revival in innovation-led sectors, the valuation discount to U.S. stocks is likely to persist according to the experts.
Fortunately I thrive on ignoring the market and economics experts.
&nbsp;British equities offer a very different proposition from U.S. large caps.
&nbsp;Less growth, more income. Less enthusiasm, more defensiveness.
Sounds Perfect.
As the grandchild of Irish Immigrants, I am probably not supposed to recommend anything British but safe and cheap is too good to pass up no matter its nationality, accent or tendency to overcook perfectly good food.
Here are four UK-rooted names I am keeping a close eye on, each with its own catalyst and story.
CNH Industrial (Ticker: CNH) remains a global force in the agricultural and construction equipment space. Best known for brands like Case IH and New Holland, CNH has emerged from its restructuring with a leaner focus and a sharper edge. Following the spin-off of its truck and powertrain business into Iveco, CNH is doubling down on precision agriculture and automation. Yes, farm equipment demand has softened a bit, but CNH trades at just under 8x forward earnings and around 90% of book value. These are levels that already reflect a lot of caution.
In the meantime, the dividend yield sits near 3.1%, and the company continues to reinvest for long-term growth in smart farming and electrified machinery. For patient investors, the reward-to-risk balance looks favorable.
Nomad Foods (Ticker: NOMD) offers another quietly consistent story. As the parent of Birds Eye, Iglo, and Findus, Nomad is a dominant player in the European frozen food space. Frozen food may not sound exciting, but the business is sticky, recession-resistant, and generates a ton of cash.
Nomad's leadership team, which includes veteran operators and dealmakers, has done a solid job of balancing margin expansion with bolt-on M&amp;A. The stock trades at less than 10x forward earnings and carries a free cash flow yield of around 10%. There's no dividend here, but management has been actively repurchasing shares.
&nbsp;For investors looking for dependable cash flow at a discount, this one fits the bill.
Pearson (Ticker: PSO) is a classic example of a UK firm reinventing itself. Once known for textbooks and standardized tests, Pearson has transformed into a digital education company. The company now focuses on online learning, virtual testing, and credentialing services, with a strong push into direct-to-consumer platforms.
While the pivot has not been without bumps, the underlying fundamentals have improved. Pearson trades around 12x earnings and yields about 2.3%, with a modest payout ratio that leaves room for growth.
As global demand for online education and upskilling continues to grow, Pearson looks increasingly well-positioned to capitalize on this long-term shift.
Cushman &amp; Wakefield (Ticker: CWK), while operationally headquartered in Chicago, is technically domiciled in London and still reflects UK corporate governance roots. It is one of the largest commercial real estate services firms in the world, competing with CBRE and JLL. CWK has been through the wringer with the broader office market, but its facilities and outsourcing segments remain solid.
The real story here is valuation.
Shares are trading at just 8x forward earnings, a level that discounts a lot of bad news. The company has been paying down debt and preserving cash. In a world where deep value is hard to come by, CWK stands out as a name with real asset exposure, global scale, and the potential for mean reversion once commercial real estate stabilizes.
All four companies reflect the type of disciplined, cash-generating businesses that do not always get the headlines but often reward patient investors.
US Investors are focusing on deciding which news to ignore while chasing high multiple stocks.
Across the pond we can find some quality companies at bargain prices worthy of attention from&nbsp; patient aggressive investors
Whether it is agriculture, frozen foods, education, or real estate, these companies offer a chance to diversify geographically without leaving the comfort of U.S. markets.

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Under the Radar: Income and Discipline Over Hype and Hope

Google Cloud, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), and Pearson PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSO#NYSE">PSO</a>) announced Thursday a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/n46114701/pearson-and-google-announce-strategic-partnership-to-accelerate-development-of-next-generation-ai-">partnership to reshape education through AI</a>. 
The multi-year collaboration aims to create AI-powered tools that personalize learning for students and provide educators with actionable insights to enhance educational outcomes globally.
This partnership leverages Google Cloud&#8217;s AI technologies, including its advanced Gemini and LearnLM models, to offer tailored learning experiences that adapt to individual student needs. 
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The goal is to move away from traditional, standardized learning methods and provide a more personalized approach.
Pearson and Google will work together to provide AI-driven study tools and use platforms like BigQuery to offer data-driven insights, enabling teachers to tailor instruction based on student progress. 
They will also scale AI-powered content with tools like Veo and Imagen, ensuring quick, secure access to learning resources.
The collaboration emphasizes responsible AI practices, ensuring that these educational tools are secure, private, and designed with the best interests of students and educators in mind.
As Tara Brady from Google Cloud noted, this partnership is about unlocking AI&#8217;s potential to support personalized learning and equip teachers with the tools needed to inspire students and prepare them for future success.
Price Action: PSO shares were trading higher by 1.04% to $14.62, and GOOG was up 0.40% at $172.70 at last check Thursday.
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Pearson Partners With Google To Accelerate Development Of AI Tools For Students And Educators

Pearson PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSO#NYSE">PSO</a>) announced Friday that it will acquire eDynamic Learning, a leading provider of Career and Technical Education (CTE) curriculum solutions, in a move aimed at strengthening its position in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/n45924400/pearson-to-acquire-career-and-technical-education-leader-edynamic-learning" rel="noreferrer noopener">the Early Careers education market</a>.
The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
eDynamic Learning serves over 885,000 students across more than 9,000 K-12 institutions, offering 325 digital courses across 40 career pathways.
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Its programs also extend to post-secondary learners and adult professionals, focusing on career preparation through virtual simulations, workforce training, and teaching services.
The acquisition supports Pearson&#8217;s strategy to expand its career-readiness offerings and meet rising demand for skills-based learning programs.
The deal will be funded through Pearson&#8217;s existing cash reserves and available liquidity, with completion expected in the second half of 2025.
Pearson CEO Omar Abbosh said the acquisition reflects a growing urgency among employers for job-ready talent in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.
&#8220;Employers tell us they have an urgent need for career-ready workers,&#8221; Abbosh said, adding that the partnership will help address this skills gap.
As demand for workforce-aligned education accelerates, Pearson&#8217;s acquisition positions it to deliver more targeted, scalable solutions for early career learners entering a rapidly evolving job market.
Pearson held cash and cash equivalents of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n44034472/pearson-2024-preliminary-results-unaudited" rel="noreferrer noopener">543 million pounds</a> as of December 31, 2024.
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Price Action: PSO shares are trading lower by 1.72% to $14.57 at last check Friday.
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These ten large-cap stocks were the worst performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
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<li>Lululemon Athletica Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) stock dipped 16.23% after the company reported first-quarter results and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45819605" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> analysts revised the price forecast</a>.</li>
<li>Brown Forman Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BF#NYSE">BF</a>) shares tumbled 15.69% after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45793814" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">worse-than-expected financial results</a> due to the trade war and tariffs. Analysts lowered the price <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/bf-b/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">forecast on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>DocuSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCU#NASDAQ">DOCU</a>) shares declined 15.04% after the company reported first-quarter results and analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45818750" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">revised the price forecast</a>.</li>
<li>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) stock decreased 14.81%, possibly due to Elon Musk&#8217;s departure from the White House and his ongoing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45805173" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">feud with President Trump</a>.</li>
<li>Ciena Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) shares fell 9.17% after reporting worse-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45788812" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">second-quarter results</a>. Several analysts revised <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45822276" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the price forecast</a> for Ciena stock.</li>
<li>Kenvue Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KVUE#NYSE">KVUE</a>) stock dived 8.97%.</li>
<li>Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NASDAQ">KMB</a>) shares were down 7.10%. Last week, Suzano S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUZ#NYSE">SUZ</a>) rolled up $3.4 billion in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45797473" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a tissue deal with Kimberly-Clark</a>.</li>
<li>Pearson, Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSO#NYSE">PSO</a>) shares decreased 6.08% last week.</li>
<li>FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDS#NYSE">FDS</a>) stock declined 5.65%. The Board of Directors has appointed Sanoke Viswanathan as Chief Executive Officer, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45742153" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">effective early September 2025</a>.</li>
<li>Arthur J. Gallagher &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>) shares were down 5.38% last week.</li>
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U.S. stock futures were lower this morning, with the Dow futures falling around 100 points on Tuesday.
Shares of Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>) fell sharply in today's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RIO">pre-market trading</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NYSE:RIO/news">.</a>
Jefferies analyst Chris LaFemina downgraded the rating for Rio Tinto from Buy to Hold.
Rio Tinto shares dipped 2.1% to $58.36 in the pre-market trading session.
Here are some other stocks moving lower in pre-market trading.
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<li>Bumble Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMBL#NYSE">BMBL</a>) shares dipped 5.8% to $5.41 in today's pre-market trading. JP Morgan analyst Cory Carpenter downgraded Bumble from Neutral to Underweight and maintained the price target of $5.</li>
<li>Mereo BioPharma Group plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MREO#NASDAQ">MREO</a>) declined 5.8% to $2.40 in pre-market trading. Mereo BioPharma, on May 13, posted a first-quarter GAAP loss of 2 cents per share.</li>
<li>Pearson plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSO#NYSE">PSO</a>) declined 5% to $15.24 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>GCL Global Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCL#NASDAQ">GCL</a>) shares declined 4.8% to $2.40 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYE#NYSE">MYE</a>) fell 3.9% to $11.96 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECO#NYSE">ECO</a>) fell 2.8% to $22.31 in pre-market trading.</li>
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Shares of Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRDO#NASDAQ">CRDO</a>) rose sharply in today's pre-market trading following upbeat <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRDO/news">quarterly results</a>.
The company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $170.03 million, beating analyst estimates of $162.96 million. The connectivity solutions company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of 35 cents per share, beating analyst estimates of 28 cents per share, according to Benzinga Pro.
Credo Technology Group shares jumped 14.3% to $71.60 in the pre-market trading session.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gainers</h3>
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<li>NewGenIvf Group Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIVF#NASDAQ">NIVF</a>) shares jumped 192.4% to $5.03 in pre-market trading. NewGenIvf Group recently announced a $30 million investment in Solana Digital Asset staking.</li>
<li>Shineco, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SISI#NASDAQ">SISI</a>) surged 36.4% to $0.5878 in pre-market trading after the company announced that it will raised $13.5 million through the sale of 18 million common shares at $0.75 each to non-US investors.</li>
<li>Revelation Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REVB#NASDAQ">REVB</a>) rose 36.2% to $1.12 in pre-market trading. Revelation Biosciences recently announced a $4 million public offering.</li>
<li>Eyenovia, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EYEN#NASDAQ">EYEN</a>) jumped 31.4% to $2.19 in pre-market trading. Eyenovia recently provided an update on its merger with Betaliq and reported better-than-expected first-quarter EPS results.</li>
<li>Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NAK#NYSE">NAK</a>) surged 25.2% to $1.44 in pre-market trading. Northern Dynasty Minerals received payment of $12 million representing the third tranche investment under the company's royalty agreement dated July 26, 2022.</li>
<li>Basel Medical Group Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMGL#NASDAQ">BMGL</a>) gained 24% to $4.86 in pre-market trading after falling 35% on Monday.</li>
<li>MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLTX#NASDAQ">MLTX</a>) climbed 21.1% to $49.84 in pre-market trading following reports that Merck held talks to acquire the Swiss biotech company for over $3 billion.</li>
<li>Agenus Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGEN#NASDAQ">AGEN</a>) rose 18.4% to $4.89 in pre-market trading after jumping 20% on Monday.</li>
<li>BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNTX#NASDAQ">BNTX</a>) gained 8.4% to $122.62 in pre-market trading. BioNTech shares jumped 18% on Monday after the company entered into an agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb to advance bispecific antibody BNT327 for solid tumors.</li>
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<li>Brand Engagement Network, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNAI#NASDAQ">BNAI</a>) shares dipped 16% to $0.4119 in pre-market trading after jumping over 75% on Monday.</li>
<li>CleanCore Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZONE#NYSE">ZONE</a>) shares fell 17.6% to $2.39 in pre-market trading after gaining around 32% on Monday.</li>
<li>PS International Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSIG#NASDAQ">PSIG</a>) fell 16.7% to $0.30 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>ModivCare Inc.  (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MODV#NASDAQ">MODV</a>) fell 15% to $1.87 in pre-market trading after jumping 96% on Monday.</li>
<li>AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAVS#NYSE">UAVS</a>) shares tumbled 14.3% to $1.08 in pre-market trading after jumping 63% on Monday.</li>
<li>Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOAR#NYSE">SOAR</a>) declined 14.2% to $2.25 in pre-market trading after gaining 27% on Monday.</li>
<li>Mereo BioPharma Group plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MREO#NASDAQ">MREO</a>) fell 5.9% to $2.40 in pre-market trading after jumping over 18% on Monday.</li>
<li>Bumble Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMBL#NYSE">BMBL</a>) fell 5.8% to $5.41 in today's pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Pearson plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSO#NYSE">PSO</a>) dipped 5% to $15.24 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>GCL Global Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCL#NASDAQ">GCL</a>) shares fell 4.8% to $2.40 in pre-market trading.</li>
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Pearson, Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSO#NYSE">PSO</a>) shares are trading higher premarket on Friday after the company disclosed the expansion of its partnership with Amazon Web Services, Inc. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n44034581/pearson-and-aws-announce-collaboration-to-unlock-ai-powered-personalized-learning-for-millions-of-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">to accelerate AI-driven learning solutions</a>.
This collaboration seeks to enhance the learning experience for millions worldwide by leveraging cloud and AI tools to personalize education and provide real-time insights.
Through this partnership, AWS and Pearson will work together to drive the adoption of technology-driven education, aiming to make learning more effective, efficient, and accessible.
Pearson plans to expand its use of AWS cloud infrastructure and AI capabilities, including Amazon Bedrock, to further optimize and scale its learning products and services, particularly in higher education.
Additionally, Amazon and AWS will strengthen their partnership with Pearson VUE to expand cloud training and credentialing, helping organizations drive productivity and accelerate innovation.
Pearson CEO&nbsp;Omar Abbosh&nbsp;said,&nbsp;&#8220;As technology transforms the way we learn, improving people&#8217;s ability to learn is vital for an adaptive workforce.&#8221;
&#8221;With the help of AWS, Pearson will be able to get there faster, scale personalized learning, and create more access to AI tools for learners and educators. This partnership brings together two respected and leading companies in the fields of technology and learning.&#8221;
Also, in a separate release, the company reported underlying sales growth&nbsp;of 3% in FY24, excluding OPM&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n44034472/pearson-2024-preliminary-results-unaudited" rel="noreferrer noopener">and the Strategic Review&nbsp;businesses</a>.
Adjusted EPS increased by 7%, while revenue decreased on a Statutory&nbsp;basis.
For 2025, the company expects a positive outlook<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener"> for&nbsp;2025 in line with market expectations</a>.
Beyond 2025, Pearson expects a mid-single-digit compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in underlying sales, sustained margin improvement with an average increase of 40 basis points per year, and strong free cash flow conversion, averaging <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">between 90% and 100% over the period</a>.
Omar Abbosh, Pearson&#8217;s&nbsp;Chief Executive, said, &#8220;We are pleased to announce our intention to commence a £350m share buyback programme. This initiative underscores our strong cash position and confidence in Pearson&#8217;s future.&#8221;
Price Action: PSO shares are up 0.83% at $17.00 premarket at the last check Friday.
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Pearson Reports Mixed FY24, Expands Partnership With Amazon

<ul>
<li>Collaboration will enhance learning for millions of people through cloud and AI tools that personalize education and offer real-time insights</li>
<li>Pearson to expand its use of AWS cloud infrastructure and AI capabilities with Amazon Bedrock to further optimize and scale its learning products and services, especially in higher education</li>
<li>Amazon and AWS to extend collaboration with Pearson VUE to scale cloud training and credentialing to help organizations boost productivity and innovate faster</li>
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Financial Highlights
<figure class="table"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">£m</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2024</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">vs 2023</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">£m</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2024</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2023</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Business performance</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Statutory results</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Sales (growth ex. OPM3 and Strategic Review4)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">3,552</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">+3%1</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Sales</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">3,552</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">3,674</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Adjusted operating profit</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">600</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">+10%1</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Operating profit</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">541</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">498</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Operating cash flow</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">662</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">+£75m</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Profit for the year</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">435</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">380</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Free cash flow</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">490</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">+£103m</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Net cash generated from operations</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">811</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">682</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Adjusted earnings per share&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">62.1p</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">+7%2</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Basic earnings per share</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">64.5p</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">53.1p</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>

Pearson 2024 Adj. EPS 62.1p Up From 58.2p YoY, Revenue £3.552B Down From £3.674B YoY

Delivered on financial1 and strategic priorities for 2024. Entering 2025 with continued confidence. New strategic partnership with Microsoft progressing our Enterprise focus and technology transformation.
Highlights
<ul>
<li>Underlying Group sales growth2 of 3% for the full year, excluding OPM3 and the Strategic Review4 businesses.</li>
<li>Group adjusted operating profit of £595-600m at £:$ of 1.28 for the full year, up c.10% on an underlying basis compared to 2023, resulting in a margin of c.16.8% (2023: 15.6%).</li>
<li>Free cash flow conversion in excess of 100%5, ahead of guidance.</li>
<li>Successfully delivered our 2024 strategic priorities with progress in Enterprise and scaling AI across our products and services including the recent launch of an AI powered Digital Language Tutor (<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplc.pearson.com%2Fen-GB%2Fnews-and-insights%2Fnews%2Fpearson-launches-digital-language-tutor-tackle-workplace-communication&amp;esheet=54180900&amp;newsitemid=20250115045375&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=link+here&amp;index=1&amp;md5=15ec6e52e9310a8f1a5275cc57696219">link here</a>).</li>
<li>New multi-year strategic Enterprise AI partnership with Microsoft (<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplc.pearson.com%2Fen-GB%2Fnews-and-insights%2Fnews%2Fpearson-and-microsoft-announce-multi-year-partnership-transform-future&amp;esheet=54180900&amp;newsitemid=20250115045375&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=link+here&amp;index=2&amp;md5=f495b76db1391dbcc1f9baa0d8e08565">link here</a>):
<ul>
<li>Extending our commercial relationship with Pearson VUE;</li>
<li>Future collaboration on innovation and joint go-to-market activities, including in AI upskilling; and</li>
<li>Opportunity to enhance our AI and technology capabilities across the business.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Omar Abbosh, Pearson's Chief Executive, said:
"I am pleased with the progress Pearson has made in 2024, successfully executing against our financial and strategic priorities. I'm particularly encouraged to see the growing commercial momentum of our AI enhanced offerings and the strategic Enterprise partnerships that we have established, such as the latest with Microsoft. These reflect the strength of our proposition and the opportunities that lie ahead.
The Group is well positioned, with continued confidence, as we look to build on our strategic and operational progress and deliver long-term future value for our shareholders."
Underlying sales growth2 of 3% for 2024, excluding OPM3 and Strategic Review4 businesses; 2% in aggregate

Pearson Trading Update: Delivers 3% Underlying Sales Growth In 2024, Expects £595-600M Operating Profit

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<li>Both companies are committing to transforming and scaling AI skilling and learning for learners, workers, and employers</li>
<li>Pearson to further benefit from Microsoft Azure Cloud capabilities and AI tools, including rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot across its workforce</li>
<li>Microsoft to further benefit from Pearson assessment and learning services</li>
</ul>
LONDON and REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4340162-1&amp;h=4195775853&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.microsoft.com%2F&amp;a=Microsoft+Corp.">Microsoft Corp.</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4340162-1&amp;h=3502370856&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fplc.pearson.com%2F&amp;a=Pearson">Pearson</a> (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, announced a strategic collaboration today to help to address one of the top challenges facing organizations globally: skilling for the era of AI. The partnership will focus on providing employers, workers and learners with new AI-powered products and services to help prepare the current and future workforce across industries for the era of work in an AI driven economy.&nbsp;By combining Pearson's expertise in learning and assessment with Microsoft's cloud and AI technologies, this partnership will play a foundational role in helping organizations realize the full value of AI through reskilling.

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Pearson And Microsoft Announce Multi-Year Partnership To Transform The Future Of Learning And Work With AI

Continued progress on 2024 priorities with good financial and operational performance; all divisions delivered underlying sales growth in&nbsp;Q3; on track to meet full year expectations.
&nbsp;
Highlights
<ul>
<li>Advancing our 2024 strategic priorities:
<ul>
<li>Progressing in Enterprise: signed a new meaningful multi-year enterprise deal with ServiceNow and expanded our partnership with Degreed.</li>
<li>Scaling AI across our products and services: double-digit year-over-year billings growth in Higher Education products with AI study tools, and developing English Language Learning Teaching Pal to create customised lesson content and activities.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Underlying Group sales growth1: up&nbsp;5%&nbsp;in&nbsp;Q3, resulting in&nbsp;3%&nbsp;growth for the nine-month period, excluding OPM2&nbsp;and Strategic Review3&nbsp;businesses.</li>
<li>Delivered a comprehensive performance: all divisions grew in&nbsp;Q3, including Higher Education.</li>
<li>On track to meet full-year expectations.</li>
</ul>

Pearson Sees Q3 Underlying Group Sales Growth Of 5%, Excluding OPM And Strategic Review Businesses; Says On Track To Meet Full-Year Expectations

Collaboration Focuses On Skills Identification, Development, And Accreditation Using Credly And ServiceNow&#39;s AI-Powered Platform
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Pearson And ServiceNow Partner In Multi-Year Deal To Enhance Workforce Development And Employee Experiences With AI

Pearson (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pso#NYSE">PSO</a>) appears an attractive pick, as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This upgrade primarily reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates, which is one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.
The sole determinant of the Zacks rating is a company&#39;s changing earnings picture. The Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years is tracked by the system.
Individual investors often find it hard to make decisions based on rating upgrades by Wall Street analysts, since these are mostly driven by subjective factors that are hard to see and measure in real time. In these situations, the Zacks rating system comes in handy because of the power of a changing earnings picture in determining near-term stock price movements.
As such, the Zacks rating upgrade for Pearson is essentially a positive comment on its earnings outlook that could have a favorable impact on its stock price.
<h2>Most Powerful Force Impacting Stock Prices</h2>
The change in a company&#39;s future earnings potential, as reflected in earnings estimate revisions, has proven to be strongly correlated with the near-term price movement of its stock. That&#39;s partly because of the influence of institutional investors that use earnings and earnings estimates for calculating the fair value of a company&#39;s shares. An increase or decrease in earnings estimates in their valuation models simply results in higher or lower fair value for a stock, and institutional investors typically buy or sell it. Their transaction of large amounts of shares then leads to price movement for the stock.
For Pearson, rising earnings estimates and the consequent rating upgrade fundamentally mean an improvement in the company&#39;s underlying business. And investors&#39; appreciation of this improving business trend should push the stock higher.
<h2>Harnessing the Power of Earnings Estimate Revisions</h2>
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock movements, so it could be truly rewarding if such revisions are tracked for making an investment decision. Here is where the tried-and-tested Zacks Rank stock-rating system plays an important role, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions.
The Zacks Rank stock-rating system, which uses four factors related to earnings estimates to classify stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record, with Zacks Rank #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988.
<h2>Earnings Estimate Revisions for Pearson</h2>
This education services company and publisher is expected to earn $0.80 per share for the fiscal year ending December 2024, which represents a year-over-year change of 9.6%.
Analysts have been steadily raising their estimates for Pearson. Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has increased 1.9%.
<h2>Bottom Line</h2>
Unlike the overly optimistic Wall Street analysts whose rating systems tend to be weighted toward favorable recommendations, the Zacks rating system maintains an equal proportion of &#39;buy&#39; and &#39;sell&#39; ratings for its entire universe of more than 4000 stocks at any point in time. Irrespective of market conditions, only the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks get a &#39;Strong Buy&#39; rating and the next 15% get a &#39;Buy&#39; rating. So, the placement of a stock in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks indicates its superior earnings estimate revision feature, making it a solid candidate for producing market-beating returns in the near term.
The upgrade of Pearson to a Zacks Rank #2 positions it in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term.
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2024 Outlook reaffirmed4 
Group underlying sales growth, adjusted operating profit and tax outlook for 2024 remain in line with market expectations. As guided, interest will be c.&pound;45m and free cash flow conversion 95-100%.
In terms of divisional guidance and phasing:
<ul>
<li>Expect improved growth momentum in the second half of 2024 with the growth of Higher Education and normalised comparators for the assessments businesses.</li>
<li>In Assessment &amp; Qualifications, we continue to expect low to mid-single digit sales growth for the year, with sales growth weighted to H2.</li>
<li>In Virtual Schools, we continue to expect sales to decline at a similar rate to 2023, given the previously cited loss of a larger partner school for the 2024/25 academic year. We expect Virtual Schools to return to growth in 2025 and beyond.</li>
<li>In Higher Education, we remain confident we will return to growth in the second half and for the full year. Growth in digital sales will continue to shift revenue recognition from Q3 to Q4.</li>
<li>In English Language Learning, we continue to expect high single digit sales growth and growth weighted to the second half given the outstanding performance in the first half of 2023. The growth will be driven mainly by Institutional, with PTE being flat to down.</li>
<li>In Workforce Skills, we expect to achieve high single digit sales growth.</li>
<li>Every 1c movement in &pound;:$ rate equates to approximately &pound;5m adjusted operating profit impact</li>
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Pearson Reaffirms 2024 Outlook: Sales Growth, Profit, And Tax In Line With Market Expectations; Expects Free Cash Flow Conversion Of 95-100%

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