Pearson PLC Stock Forecast - Naive Prediction

PSO Stock  USD 14.22  0.09  0.64%   
The Naive Prediction forecasted value of Pearson PLC ADR on the next trading day is expected to be 14.24 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.13 and the sum of the absolute errors of 7.87. Pearson Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. Although Pearson PLC's naive historical forecasting may sometimes provide an important future outlook for the firm, we recommend always cross-verifying it against solid analysis of Pearson PLC's systematic risk associated with finding meaningful patterns of Pearson PLC fundamentals over time.
As of today, The relative strength momentum indicator of Pearson PLC's share price is at 55 indicating that the stock is in nutural position, most likellhy at or near its resistance level. The main idea of RSI analysis is to track how fast people are buying or selling Pearson PLC, making its price go up or down.

Momentum 55

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The successful prediction of Pearson PLC's future price could yield a significant profit. We analyze noise-free headlines and recent hype associated with Pearson PLC ADR, which may create opportunities for some arbitrage if properly timed. Below are the key fundamental drivers impacting Pearson PLC's stock price prediction:
Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.075
EPS Estimate Current Year
0.8018
EPS Estimate Next Year
0.9049
Wall Street Target Price
14.35
Quarterly Revenue Growth
(0.02)
Using Pearson PLC hype-based prediction, you can estimate the value of Pearson PLC ADR from the perspective of Pearson PLC response to recently generated media hype and the effects of current headlines on its competitors. We also analyze overall investor sentiment towards Pearson PLC using Pearson PLC's stock options and short interest. It helps to benchmark the overall future attitude of investors towards Pearson using crowd psychology based on the activity and movement of Pearson PLC's stock price.

Pearson PLC Short Interest

An investor who is long Pearson PLC may also wish to track short interest. As short interest increases, investors should be becoming more worried about Pearson PLC and may potentially protect profits, hedge Pearson PLC with its derivative instruments, or be ready for some potential downside.
200 Day MA
14.6162
Short Percent
0.0046
Short Ratio
3.11
Shares Short Prior Month
M
50 Day MA
13.6448

Pearson PLC ADR Hype to Price Pattern

Investor biases related to Pearson PLC's public news can be used to forecast risks associated with an investment in Pearson. The trend in average sentiment can be used to explain how an investor holding Pearson can time the market purely based on public headlines and social activities around Pearson PLC ADR. Please note that most equities that are difficult to arbitrage are affected by market sentiment the most.
Some investors profit by finding stocks that are overvalued or undervalued based on market sentiment. The correlation of Pearson PLC's market sentiment to its price can help taders to make decisions based on the overall investors consensus about Pearson PLC.

Pearson PLC Implied Volatility

    
  1.41  
Pearson PLC's implied volatility exposes the market's sentiment of Pearson PLC ADR stock's possible movements over time. However, it does not forecast the overall direction of its price. In a nutshell, if Pearson PLC's implied volatility is high, the market thinks the stock has potential for high price swings in either direction. On the other hand, the low implied volatility suggests that Pearson PLC stock will not fluctuate a lot when Pearson PLC's options are near their expiration.
The Naive Prediction forecasted value of Pearson PLC ADR on the next trading day is expected to be 14.24 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.13 and the sum of the absolute errors of 7.87.

Pearson PLC after-hype prediction price

    
  USD 14.22  
There is no one specific way to measure market sentiment using hype analysis or a similar predictive technique. This prediction method should be used in combination with more fundamental and traditional techniques such as stock price forecasting, technical analysis, analysts consensus, earnings estimates, and various momentum models.
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of Pearson PLC to cross-verify your projections.
At this time, Pearson PLC's Inventory Turnover is very stable compared to the past year. As of the 9th of January 2026, Fixed Asset Turnover is likely to grow to 15.54, while Payables Turnover is likely to drop 4.17. . As of the 9th of January 2026, Common Stock Shares Outstanding is likely to drop to about 783 M. In addition to that, Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is likely to drop to about 309.6 M.

Open Interest Against 2026-03-20 Pearson Option Contracts

Although open interest is a measure utilized in the options markets, it could be used to forecast Pearson PLC's spot prices because the number of available contracts in the market changes daily, and new contracts can be created or liquidated at will. Since open interest in Pearson PLC's options reflects these daily shifts, investors could use the patterns of these changes to develop long and short-term trading strategies for Pearson PLC stock based on available contracts left at the end of a trading day.
Please note that to derive more accurate forecasting about market movement from the current Pearson PLC's open interest, investors have to compare it to Pearson PLC's spot prices. As Ford's stock price increases, high open interest indicates that money is entering the market, and the market is strongly bullish. Conversely, if the price of Pearson PLC is decreasing and there is high open interest, that is a sign that the bearish trend will continue, and investors may react by taking short positions in Pearson. So, decreasing or low open interest during a bull market indicates that investors are becoming uncertain of the depth of the bullish trend, and a reversal in sentiment will likely follow.

Pearson PLC Additional Predictive Modules

Most predictive techniques to examine Pearson price help traders to determine how to time the market. We provide a combination of tools to recognize potential entry and exit points for Pearson using various technical indicators. When you analyze Pearson charts, please remember that the event formation may indicate an entry point for a short seller, and look at other indicators across different periods to confirm that a breakdown or reversion is likely to occur.

Pearson PLC Cash Forecast

Forecasting financial indicators like cash flow involves analysts applying various statistical methods, techniques, and algorithms. These tools reveal hidden trends within the Pearson PLC's financial statements to estimate their effects on upcoming price movements.
 
Cash  
First Reported
1985-12-31
Previous Quarter
543 M
Current Value
347 M
Quarterly Volatility
500.3 M
 
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A naive forecasting model for Pearson PLC is a special case of the moving average forecasting where the number of periods used for smoothing is one. Therefore, the forecast of Pearson PLC ADR value for a given trading day is simply the observed value for the previous period. Due to the simplistic nature of the naive forecasting model, it can only be used to forecast up to one period.

Pearson PLC Naive Prediction Price Forecast For the 10th of January

Given 90 days horizon, the Naive Prediction forecasted value of Pearson PLC ADR on the next trading day is expected to be 14.24 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.13, mean absolute percentage error of 0.03, and the sum of the absolute errors of 7.87.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Pearson Stock prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not recommend using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that Pearson PLC's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

Pearson PLC Stock Forecast Pattern

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Pearson PLC Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Pearson PLC's Stock value on the next trading day, we examine the predictive performance of the model to find good statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios. Pearson PLC's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 12.95 and 15.53, respectively. We have considered Pearson PLC's daily market price to evaluate the above model's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that traditional linear or nonlinear forecasting models outperform artificial intelligence and frequency domain models to provide accurate forecasts consistently.
Market Value
14.22
14.24
Expected Value
15.53
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Naive Prediction forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of Pearson PLC stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Pearson PLC stock, the representation will rarely be exact; so some information will be lost using the model to explain the process. AIC estimates the relative amount of information lost by a given model: the less information a model loses, the higher its quality.
AICAkaike Information Criteria114.5015
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors None
MADMean absolute deviation0.1289
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0094
SAESum of the absolute errors7.8651
This model is not at all useful as a medium-long range forecasting tool of Pearson PLC ADR. This model is simplistic and is included partly for completeness and partly because of its simplicity. It is unlikely that you'll want to use this model directly to predict Pearson PLC. Instead, consider using either the moving average model or the more general weighted moving average model with a higher (i.e., greater than 1) number of periods, and possibly a different set of weights.

Predictive Modules for Pearson PLC

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Pearson PLC ADR. Regardless of method or technology, however, to accurately forecast the stock market is more a matter of luck rather than a particular technique. Nevertheless, trying to predict the stock market accurately is still an essential part of the overall investment decision process. Using different forecasting techniques and comparing the results might improve your chances of accuracy even though unexpected events may often change the market sentiment and impact your forecasting results.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of Pearson PLC's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
12.9214.2215.52
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
12.9114.2115.51
Details
Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
13.3113.9414.58
Details
1 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
13.0614.3515.93
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Other Forecasting Options for Pearson PLC

For every potential investor in Pearson, whether a beginner or expert, Pearson PLC's price movement is the inherent factor that sparks whether it is viable to invest in it or hold it better. Pearson Stock price charts are filled with many 'noises.' These noises can hugely alter the decision one can make regarding investing in Pearson. Basic forecasting techniques help filter out the noise by identifying Pearson PLC's price trends.

Pearson PLC Related Equities

One of the popular trading techniques among algorithmic traders is to use market-neutral strategies where every trade hedges away some risk. Because there are two separate transactions required, even if one position performs unexpectedly, the other equity can make up some of the losses. Below are some of the equities that can be combined with Pearson PLC stock to make a market-neutral strategy. Peer analysis of Pearson PLC could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing Pearson PLC by comparing valuation metrics with similar companies.
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Pearson PLC ADR Technical and Predictive Analytics

The stock market is financially volatile. Despite the volatility, there exist limitless possibilities of gaining profits and building passive income portfolios. With the complexity of Pearson PLC's price movements, a comprehensive understanding of forecasting methods that an investor can rely on to make the right move is invaluable. These methods predict trends that assist an investor in predicting the movement of Pearson PLC's current price.

Pearson PLC Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how Pearson PLC stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading Pearson PLC shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying Pearson PLC stock market strength indicators, traders can identify Pearson PLC ADR entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

Pearson PLC Risk Indicators

The analysis of Pearson PLC's basic risk indicators is one of the essential steps in accurately forecasting its future price. The process involves identifying the amount of risk involved in Pearson PLC's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting pearson stock prices, we also provide a set of basic risk indicators that can assist in the individual investment decision or help in hedging the risk of your existing portfolios.
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.

Pair Trading with Pearson PLC

One of the main advantages of trading using pair correlations is that every trade hedges away some risk. Because there are two separate transactions required, even if Pearson PLC position performs unexpectedly, the other equity can make up some of the losses. Pair trading also minimizes risk from directional movements in the market. For example, if an entire industry or sector drops because of unexpected headlines, the short position in Pearson PLC will appreciate offsetting losses from the drop in the long position's value.

Moving together with Pearson Stock

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Moving against Pearson Stock

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  0.48603096 Thinkingdom MediaPairCorr
The ability to find closely correlated positions to Pearson PLC could be a great tool in your tax-loss harvesting strategies, allowing investors a quick way to find a similar-enough asset to replace Pearson PLC when you sell it. If you don't do this, your portfolio allocation will be skewed against your target asset allocation. So, investors can't just sell and buy back Pearson PLC - that would be a violation of the tax code under the "wash sale" rule, and this is why you need to find a similar enough asset and use the proceeds from selling Pearson PLC ADR to buy it.
The correlation of Pearson PLC is a statistical measure of how it moves in relation to other instruments. This measure is expressed in what is known as the correlation coefficient, which ranges between -1 and +1. A perfect positive correlation (i.e., a correlation coefficient of +1) implies that as Pearson PLC moves, either up or down, the other security will move in the same direction. Alternatively, perfect negative correlation means that if Pearson PLC ADR moves in either direction, the perfectly negatively correlated security will move in the opposite direction. If the correlation is 0, the equities are not correlated; they are entirely random. A correlation greater than 0.8 is generally described as strong, whereas a correlation less than 0.5 is generally considered weak.
Correlation analysis and pair trading evaluation for Pearson PLC can also be used as hedging techniques within a particular sector or industry or even over random equities to generate a better risk-adjusted return on your portfolios.
Pair CorrelationCorrelation Matching
When determining whether Pearson PLC ADR offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Pearson PLC's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Pearson Plc Adr Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Pearson Plc Adr Stock:
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of Pearson PLC to cross-verify your projections.
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Is Publishing space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Pearson PLC. If investors know Pearson will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about Pearson PLC listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.075
Dividend Share
0.244
Earnings Share
0.88
Revenue Per Share
5.305
Quarterly Revenue Growth
(0.02)
The market value of Pearson PLC ADR is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Pearson that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Pearson PLC's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Pearson PLC's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Pearson PLC's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Pearson PLC's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Pearson PLC's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Pearson PLC is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Pearson PLC's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.