UK's Pearson gains on strong demand for virtual learning products

Pearson

01/05/2026 08:42

** Shares of British education company Pearson PSON.L up 5.1% at 1136.5p, topping FTSE bluechip index .FTSE

** Shares touch over 6-month high

** Co is on track to deliver full-year 2026, medium-term guidance on strong demand for its virtual learning products

** Co's Q1 underlying group sales up 4%

** YTD, stock has risen ~5%

($1 = 0.7350 pounds)

(Reporting by Tuhina in Bengaluru)

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