Pearson delivered a nine-month trading update for 2025, reporting underlying Group sales growth accelerating to 4% in Q3, resulting in 2% growth for the nine-month period. The company reaffirmed its market expectations for 2025 and its medium-term outlook.
Assessment & Qualifications sales growth accelerated to 4% in Q3, with Pearson VUE returning to growth, leading to 2% growth for the nine-month period. Virtual Learning sales increased 17% in Q3, driven by a 13% increase in 2025/26 academic year enrollments, resulting in 4% growth for the nine months.
Higher Education sales were down 1% in Q3 due to challenging international market conditions, but US Higher Education sales grew 2%. English Language Learning returned to 1% growth in Q3, driven by strong PTE performance, while Enterprise Learning & Skills sales increased 2% in Q3, with continued momentum in Enterprise Solutions.
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