Pearson Reports 5% Nine-Month Revenue Growth, Reaffirms 2026 Guidance
Underlying group revenue rose 5% in the first nine months of 2026, accelerating to 6% in Q3. Pearson reaffirmed full-year guidance for mid-single-digit underlying revenue growth and adjusted operating profit of £650m–£675m. It also announced a reorganization effective January 1, 2027, with an expected restructuring charge of approximately £50m, primarily in fiscal 2026, and leadership changes.
Pearson posted 5% underlying group revenue growth in the first nine months of 2026, rising to 6% in the third quarter. It reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook, which calls for mid-single-digit underlying revenue growth and adjusted operating profit of £650m to £675m. The company also said it will reorganize into four customer-focused units from January 1, 2027. The change is expected to result in a one-time restructuring charge of approximately £50m, mainly in fiscal year 2026.
Pearson disclosed leadership changes alongside the reorganization: Tom ap Simon is departing, and Kate Eberle Walker has been appointed to lead the new US Higher Education unit.