Pearson (NYSE:PSO) Downgraded by Wall Street Zen to "Buy"

Pearson (NYSE:PSO - Get Free Report) was downgraded by research analysts at Wall Street Zen from a "strong-buy" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday.

Separately, The Goldman Sachs Group began coverage on shares of Pearson in a report on Wednesday, March 26th. They set a "buy" rating for the company.

Pearson Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:PSO traded up $0.07 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $14.93. The stock had a trading volume of 779,803 shares, compared to its average volume of 501,237. The company has a current ratio of 1.85, a quick ratio of 1.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29. Pearson has a 1 year low of $12.33 and a 1 year high of $17.90. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $15.54 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $15.98. The company has a market capitalization of $9.88 billion, a PE ratio of 15.88, a P/E/G ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.60.

Institutional Trading of Pearson

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Callan Capital LLC grew its position in shares of Pearson by 3.7% during the first quarter. Callan Capital LLC now owns 18,626 shares of the company's stock worth $298,000 after acquiring an additional 661 shares during the last quarter. Evergreen Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Pearson by 4.3% in the first quarter. Evergreen Capital Management LLC now owns 19,700 shares of the company's stock worth $320,000 after buying an additional 816 shares during the last quarter. Choreo LLC grew its holdings in Pearson by 7.4% during the first quarter. Choreo LLC now owns 11,939 shares of the company's stock valued at $191,000 after purchasing an additional 823 shares during the last quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Pearson by 7.2% during the fourth quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC now owns 13,944 shares of the company's stock valued at $225,000 after purchasing an additional 941 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Signaturefd LLC boosted its position in shares of Pearson by 6.0% in the first quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 18,083 shares of the company's stock valued at $290,000 after acquiring an additional 1,027 shares during the period. 2.14% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Pearson Company Profile

Pearson plc offers educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. The company operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills, and Higher Education.