Pearson Reports Q3 Trading Update and Announces Organizational Restructuring

Pearson reported a 5% increase in underlying group revenue for the first nine months of 2026, with a 6% growth in the third quarter. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance, targeting mid-single-digit revenue growth and an adjusted operating profit of £650m to £675m. Additionally, Pearson announced a strategic reorganization into four customer-focused units effective January 1, 2027, incurring a one-time restructuring charge of approximately £50m, and disclosed leadership changes, including the appointment of Kate Eberle Walker to lead the new US Higher Education unit.