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Pearson
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Pearson

Pearson

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Pearson plc: A UK-based global education service provider, offering testing, teaching aids, and school operations.

HQ
London, Greater London, GB
Founded
1844
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Founded in 1844 by Samuel Pearson, Pearson plc is a UK-based global education service provider headquartered in London. The company's core mission is to enhance learning at every stage of life, offering a broad range of products and services including educational materials, test development and scoring, teacher development, and school management solutions. Pearson operates across various segments such as schools, higher education, and professional training, aiming to empower learners and educators worldwide.

Notable figures associated with Pearson include Omid Kordestani as chairman and Omar Abbosh as CEO. The company is publicly traded on both the London Stock Exchange (LSE: PSON) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: PSO), and is a component of the FTSE 100 index. Pearson has achieved significant milestones in educational publishing and assessment services, impacting millions of learners globally. Its comprehensive approach to education has positioned it as a leading entity in the industry, continually adapting to meet the evolving needs of students and educators.

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Pearson - Quick Facts

Who are Pearson's competitors?

Companies similar to Pearson include Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, John Wiley & Sons, Cengage Group and Relx.

When was Pearson founded?

Pearson was founded in 1844.

Where is Pearson's headquarters located?

Pearson's headquarters is located in London, Greater London, GB.

How many employees does Pearson have?

Pearson has 20,187 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Pearson - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • Data
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
  • Small Business
Main Product
  • Educational Materials
  • Testing
Tags
  • SaaS
Unique IDs
  • ein: 000000000
  • secCik: 0000938323
  • ticker: PSO
  • ticker: PSORF
NAICS
  • 513100Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
  • 513130Book Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
SIC
  • 2700Printing, Publishing, And Allied Industries
  • 2730Books
  • 2731Books: Publishing, Or Publishing And Printing
ISIC
  • 5811Book publishing
  • 5920Sound recording and music publishing activities
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NAICS
  • 230000Construction
  • 236000Construction of Buildings
  • 512230Music Publishers
  • 519000Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 512000Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 512200Sound Recording Industries
  • 519200Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
  • 519290Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
  • 541510Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
SIC
  • 1600Heavy Construction Other Than Building Construction-contractors
  • 1620Heavy Construction, Except Highway And Street Construction
  • 1629Heavy Construction, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 2740Miscellaneous Publishing
  • 4000Railroad Transportation
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives
  • 7371Computer Programming Services
ISIC
  • 6201Computer programming activities
  • 8549Other education n.e.c.