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Pearson, Plc

Stage 2 · Advancing · week 1

As of Oct 22, 2026, Pearson is in Stage 2, the uptrend phase, now in its first week (since Oct 21, 2026). It closed at $18.39, at its 52-week high and above its 200-day average, which is rising.

Pearson plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. More about the company

$18.39
+0.27% today
$11.1B · Large cap
Market Neutral — Building

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Early entry: still early enough in its move

Setup score

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Momentum

Accelerating ⇈

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Setup-score rank among Stage 2 peers: #1 of 1 in Publishing · #1 of 54 in Communication Services

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22
S2 40w
S2 39w
S4 40w
S2 21w
2023-08-162026-10-22
S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)
S1 1w → S2 40w → S3 7w → S2 39w → S3 12w → S4 40w → S1 3w → S2 21w → S3 3w → S2 1w current
Total tracked: 166 weeks across 10 stage runs.

PSO among Publishing6th of 9 by relative strength

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Stocks in Publishing ranked by relative strength, with stage and one-month change
#StockStageRS1M
1TDAYStage 4 · wk 394+10.2%
2LEEStage 4 · wk 388−4.7%
3WLYStage 3 · wk 486+14.0%
4WLYBStage 3 · wk 486+14.1%
5SCHLStage 4 · wk 280+10.3%
6PSOStage 2 · wk 174+15.7%
7NYTStage 4 · wk 1173+12.6%
8EDUCStage 4 · wk 533−21.5%
vs 52W High
0.0%
$11.76 lo$18.39 hi
Near 52W high
How far this stock is from its 52-week high. A pullback of 3–20% while Stage 2 structure holds is typically a better entry than chasing near the high.
Stage Maturity
Week 1
1w13w26w
Week 1, fresh breakout
How long this stock has been in Stage 2. The sweet spot is mid-run: long enough to prove the structure holds, not so long that it's extended. Very fresh moves (weeks 1–4) often need more time to confirm.
vs 200 DMA
24.1%
200 DMA: $14.82 · rising
Long-term trend anchor. When the stock and the S&P 500 are both above their 200-day averages, the backdrop supports continuation.
Rel Volume
1.10x
vs 50-day avg
Low vol (0.5–1x) on pullbacks = resting, not being sold. High vol on breakouts = commitment. Volume spike on down days is a warning sign.
Trend Health
↑ ⇈
Short-term trend rising strongly, and accelerating
Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.
1M
+15.7%
3M
+13.7%
6M
+28.2%
YTD
+37.6%
1Y
+26.9%
Scan Membership
Breakout Watch
Latest: 2024-07-17
7 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2018-11-26.
A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.
Recent Stage Timeline
2026-10-22S2
Wk 1 · Vol 1.10x
2026-10-21S23→2
Wk 1 · Vol 0.70x
2026-10-20S3
Wk 4 · Vol 0.95x
2026-10-19S3
Wk 3 · Vol 0.99x
2026-10-16S3
Wk 3 · Vol 1.95x
2026-10-15S3
Wk 3 · Vol 1.72x
2026-10-14S3
Wk 3 · Vol 1.22x
2026-10-13S3
Wk 3 · Vol 0.83x
2026-10-12S3
Wk 2 · Vol 0.85x
2026-10-09S3
Wk 2 · Vol 0.97x
2026-10-08S3
Wk 2 · Vol 2.61x
2026-10-07S3
Wk 2 · Vol 0.80x
Moving averages & range
50 DMA
$16.47
200 DMA
$14.82
52W High
$18.39
52W Low
$11.76
5D Low
$18.19
Resistance levels (recent highs)
20d High
$18.39
60d High
$18.39
120d High
$18.39
250d High
$18.39
Next resistance
Above all
P/E (TTM)
27.4
Forward 18.9
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-2.9%
Revenue +3.3%
ROE
+9.2%
Profit margin +8.8%
Dividend Yield
1.91%
P/B 2.5

Pearson: quick answers

What stage is Pearson in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Pearson (PSO) is in Stage 2, the uptrend phase. It entered Stage 2 on Oct 21, 2026 and is in its first week there. What the four stages mean

Is Pearson in an uptrend?

Yes. Pearson is in a Stage 2 uptrend. It trades 24.1% above its 200-day average, which is rising.

How far is Pearson from its 52-week high?

Pearson closed at $18.39 on Oct 22, 2026, at its 52-week high. Its 52-week low is $11.76.

How has Pearson performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Pearson is up 26.9% over the past year and up 37.6% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is Pearson in?

Pearson is in the Publishing industry, part of the Communication Services sector.

About this companyCommunication Services· Publishing

Pearson plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Enterprise Learning & Skills, and Higher Education. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers pearson professional assessments, US student assessment, clinical assessment, UK GCSE, and A levels and international academic qualifications and associated courseware, including the English-speaking Canadian and Australian K-12 businesses, and PDR. The Virtual Learning segment provides virtual schools and online program management. The English Language Learning segment offers Pearson test of English, institutional courseware, and English online solutions. The Enterprise Learning & Skills segment provides vocational qualifications, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Credly, Pearson College, and Enterprise content and training. The Higher Education segment engages in the US, Canadian, and international higher education courseware businesses. Pearson plc was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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