Pearson stock gains on acquisition and strong profit growth

Pearson plc stock (ISIN GB0006776081) is trading close to its recent highs, with investors focusing on the education group’s profit growth and portfolio expansion as of September 20, 2026. The latest available data show Pearson generating a significantly higher operating profit in its most recent fiscal year compared with the prior year, while the share price stands near its 52-week high.

Profit growth supports Pearson stock

An overview of listed education and training companies compiled by Navagant on September 20, 2026 shows Pearson with last twelve-month revenue of USD 4,876 million and last twelve-month EBITDA of USD 1,636 million. In that table, revenue growth over the last twelve-month period is listed at 52 percent, while EBITDA growth is 29 percent, indicating that the company has accelerated profitability faster than in the prior year period.

In the same Navagant comparison, Pearson’s enterprise value to last twelve-month revenue multiple is reported at 2.5 times, and its enterprise value to last twelve-month EBITDA multiple at 7.4 times. These valuation levels suggest that the market is pricing the stock at a premium to its revenue base but at a more moderate multiple of its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, a profile that many investors may see as attractive in the education and training segment.

Stock trades near 52-week high on London

Navagant’s September 2026 education and training report also lists Pearson’s London Stock Exchange quote at 16.77 pounds, corresponding to 94.4 percent of the 52-week high level. This implies a 52-week high of around 17.77 pounds and shows that the share price is trading only about 6 percent below that high as of the data snapshot in the report, underlining the strong performance of Pearson stock in recent months.

Based on the same table, Pearson’s market capitalization is shown at USD 10,074 million on a free-float basis and USD 12,024 million on an enterprise-value basis. For investors, this places Pearson among the larger global listed players in education and training, with the market cap reflecting the company’s scaled position across higher education, assessment and workforce skills.

Acquisition adds to growth story

Beyond the quantitative valuation metrics, Pearson’s corporate actions have also drawn attention. As Seeking Alpha reported in its roundup of key deals this week, Pearson announced an acquisition, adding another business to its portfolio in the education and training arena. Although the article does not detail the purchase price or revenue contribution of the target, the transaction underscores Pearson’s strategy of reinforcing its position in digital learning and professional education.

For shareholders, the combination of last twelve-month revenue growth of 52 percent, EBITDA growth of 29 percent and a share price standing at 94.4 percent of the 52-week high provides a clear, quantified picture: Pearson is both expanding its operations and converting that growth into higher earnings, while the stock price has already moved up in response but has not yet reached the very top of its recent range.

Price level and investor perspective

At a London Stock Exchange price of 16.77 pounds as cited in the Navagant market update for September 20, 2026, Pearson stock trades close to its 52-week high of roughly 17.77 pounds, reflecting the market’s positive view of the company’s earnings momentum and acquisition-driven strategy. With a market capitalization of about USD 10,074 million at the same as-of date, Pearson remains a core name in listed global education, and the quantified growth in revenue and EBITDA over the last twelve months is likely to stay a key focus point for investors assessing further upside potential or risks.

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