Pearson Reports 1% Underlying Sales Growth in Q1 2025, Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance

PSO
November 01, 2025

Pearson reported underlying Group sales growth of 1% for the first quarter of 2025. The company stated it is on track to achieve its 2025 guidance and its medium-term outlook remains unchanged, with stronger growth anticipated in the second half of the year.

Segment-wise, Assessment & Qualifications saw 1% sales growth, Higher Education grew 6%, and Enterprise Learning & Skills increased 1%. Virtual Learning sales declined 4%, and English Language Learning sales decreased 6% in Q1, in line with expectations.

Pearson also confirmed the receipt of a £0.1 billion State Aid repayment in full during Q1 2025. CEO Omar Abbosh noted continued progress against the company's strategy, building AI-enhanced offerings, and advancing Enterprise initiatives, despite heightened global economic uncertainties.

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