Pearson plc reported H1 2026 revenue of £1,779m (+4% underlying) and adjusted operating profit of £276m (+14%), driven by strong Virtual Learning growth and cost efficiencies. The company reiterated full-year guidance for mid-single digit revenue growth and adjusted operating profit of £640m-£685m. Pearson completed a £350m share buyback, issued a £350m 10-year bond, and declared an interim dividend of 8.2p per share, payable on 14 September 2026 to shareholders of record as of 14 August 2026. The company operates in the global education and assessment industry.

Artisan Partners Limited Partnership disclosed a change in its voting rights in Pearson plc. As of June 26, 2026, the entity's total voting rights decreased from 12.02% to 11.99%, representing 72,066,708 voting rights. Pearson plc is an educational publishing and learning company.