Pearson Q1 Sales Up 4% Guidance Reaffirmed

Pearson's underlying group sales rose 4% YoY in Q1 2026, with all business units meeting expectations.
Virtual Learning sales surged 21% as enrolment grew 15% and funding phased earlier, boosting mix shift.
Higher Education and English Language Learning each grew 2%; Enterprise Learning & Skills rose 8%, Assessment & Qualifications to grow from Q2.
Pearson reaffirmed its full‑year guidance, citing confidence in 2026 momentum and progress on its £350 million share‑buyback programme.