Pearson plc (PSO) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Pearson shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Pearson stock is Cevian Capital AB, with 116.8 million shares (19.42% of the company), worth about $1.96 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 66.6%.
In Q2 2026, 212 institutional holdings reports listed 26.8 million shares worth $425.00 million, up 3.1% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 23 transactions in the last two years: no sales and no purchases. The newest one on file is from May 5, 2026 (Valentine (Arthur), --).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 5, 2026.
Pearson plc
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Pearson shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cevian Capital AB | 116.8 million | 19.42% | $2.0B |
| Artisan Partners LP | 72.2 million | 12.01% | $1.2B |
| Threadneedle Asset Management Ltd. | 30.7 million | 5.11% | $515.0M |
| BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. | 30.7 million | 5.10% | $514.0M |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA (Investment Management) | 30.3 million | 5.04% | $507.0M |
| Artemis Investment Management LLP | 27.1 million | 4.51% | $454.0M |
| Lia Advisory (Malta) Ltd. | 26.6 million | 4.42% | $445.0M |
| Libyan Investment Authority | 24.4 million | 4.06% | $409.0M |
| RWC Asset Management LLP | 21.9 million | 3.64% | $366.0M |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 20.0 million | 3.33% | $335.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Pearson institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 212 | 26.8 million | $425.0M |
| Q1 2026 | 201 | 26.0 million | $342.0M |
| Q4 2025 | 196 | 24.3 million | $341.0M |
| Q3 2025 | 179 | 21.0 million | $298.0M |
| Q2 2025 | 190 | 21.8 million | $325.0M |
| Q1 2025 | 183 | 18.8 million | $300.0M |
| Q4 2024 | 158 | 18.5 million | $298.0M |
| Q3 2024 | 155 | 18.1 million | $248.0M |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Pearson insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine (Arthur) | May 5, 2026 | -- | -- | – |
| Ap Simon (Tom) | May 5, 2026 | -- | -- | – |
| Maglaras (Costis) | Mar 16, 2026 | -- | Bought at price 13.15 per share. | $6,575 |
| Ap Simon (Tom) | Jan 20, 2026 | -- | Bought at price 11.93 per share. | $6,000 |
| Hardiman (Alex) | Dec 12, 2025 | -- | Bought at price 13.97 per share. | $18,300 |
| Hoffman (Arden) | Dec 10, 2025 | -- | Bought at price 13.63 per share. | $11,926 |
| Blackrock Inc. | Nov 21, 2025 | -- | -- | – |
| Kordestani (Omid R) | Oct 30, 2025 | -- | Bought at price 14.07 per share. | $94,916 |
| Lee (Esther) | Sep 24, 2025 | -- | Bought at price 13.88 per share. | $2,776 |
| Lee (Esther) | Sep 24, 2025 | -- | Bought at price 13.87 per share. | $17,753 |
| Wallen (Lincoln) | Sep 23, 2025 | -- | Bought at price 13.86 per share. | $24,296 |
| Ap Simon (Tom) | Sep 22, 2025 | -- | Bought at price 13.93 per share. | $17,732 |
Newest 12 of 23 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Pearson stock?
Cevian Capital AB, with 19.42% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Artisan Partners LP (12.01%) and Threadneedle Asset Management Ltd. (5.11%).
How many institutions own Pearson stock?
212 institutional holdings reports listed Pearson shares in Q2 2026, 26.8 million shares in all worth $425.00 million.
Are Pearson insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported no sales and no purchases (23 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 5, 2026.
