UK's Pearson falls after English Language Learning H1 revenue drops
31/07/2026 09:18
BUZZ-UK's Pearson falls after English Language Learning H1 revenue drops ** Shares of British education company Pearson PSON.L slip 2.8% to 1,255.5p
** H1 revenue at its English Language Learning segment declines 3%, expects market headwinds to persist in near term
** Within that business, Pearson Test of English (PTE) revenue declined as well as market conditions were further pressured by tighter migration policies, geopolitical disruptions
** Still, PSON reiterates 2026 guidance after overall H1 underlying group revenue rises 4%
** Including sessions moves, co's stock up about 20%
(Reporting by Megha Anilkumar Nair in Bengaluru)