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$PSO

Pearson plc

XNYSOtherUnknown

$16.21
-1.76%-$0.290
RVOL peak today
Normal
Halted today
None today
Float
574.5M
Next earnings
Unscheduled
$16.21-1.76%$0.2900Prev $16.50LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is PSO down today? It is at $16.21 (-1.76%), and our scanner flagged it 5 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment PSO spikes, and full due diligence on PSO — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$16.21
Change today
-1.76%
Previous close
$16.50
52-week range
$12.02 – $17.75
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$9.97B
Dividend yield
1.34% ($0.22)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
601.7M
Live vendor count
Institutional own.
4.52%
Total held
4.5%
Tradeable float
574.5M
95% of shares · after 5% institutions
Short interest
4.2M
▲ +56% vs prior · as of 2026-08-14
Short % of float
0.7%
Days to cover
5.2d
Avg daily volume
881K
Classification
Sector
Other
Industry
Unknown
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5mthin
1.4x
15mthin
1.2x
1hthin
0.8x
1D
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Why is $PSO down today?

Here is the latest on PSO from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for PSO today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Latest filing6-KIssue of equitySep 1, 2026 · today
Why is $PSO moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profileShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201

$PSO Sentiment

Bearish
Bearish39Bullish
📰 News: 0 bull · 0 bearToday: -1.8%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$PSO Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter - the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 18h ago 5.3× RVOL
PSO hit 5.267x RVOL at 10:44 AM ET
at $16.63
Alert· 4d ago +0.4% vs EMA
PSO 200EMA (5m) Trending · 52 bars · L3 · +0.41% above EMA · slope +0.08%
at $16.68
Alert· 4d ago +0.6% vs EMA
PSO 200EMA (1m) Trending · 53 bars · L3 · +0.56% above EMA · slope +0.07%
at $16.73
Alert· 4d ago 35.4× RVOL
PSO hit 35.385x RVOL at 8:16 AM ET
at $16.67
Alert· 7d ago +0.3% vs EMA
PSO 200EMA (1m) Trending · 63 bars · L3 · +0.30% above EMA · slope +0.06%
at $16.61
Alert· 7d ago +0.1% vs EMA
PSO 50EMA (1m) Trending · 51 bars · L3 · +0.10% above EMA · slope +0.12%
at $16.59
Alert· 7d ago +0.6% vs EMA
PSO 200EMA (5m) Trending · 51 bars · L3 · +0.64% above EMA · slope +0.11%
at $16.57
Alert· 7d ago 31.2× RVOL
PSO hit 31.163x RVOL at 8:04 AM ET
at $16.56
Alert· 26d ago -0.8% vs EMA
$PSO near 200 EMA: -0.84% from 200 EMA at 7:00 AM ET
at $16.54
Alert· 26d ago 6.0× RVOL
PSO hit 6.033x RVOL at 7:00 AM ET
at $16.54
Alert· 28d ago 3.0× RVOL
PSO hit 3.029x RVOL at 11:21 AM ET
at $16.38
Alert· 32d ago -1.5% vs EMA
$PSO near 200 EMA: -1.47% from 200 EMA at 11:34 AM ET
at $16.90
Alert· 32d ago -1.13%
$PSO moved -1.13% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:34 AM ET
at $16.88
Alert· 32d ago 12.7× RVOL
PSO hit 12.656x RVOL at 11:34 AM ET
at $16.90
Alert· 32d ago 2.1× RVOL
PSO hit 2.064x RVOL at 10:54 AM ET
at $17.10
Alert· 35d ago +2.9% vs EMA
PSO 200EMA (5m) Trending · 72 bars · L3 · +2.94% above EMA · slope +0.65%
at $17.44
Alert· 35d ago +1.0% vs EMA
PSO 200EMA (1m) Trending · 181 bars · L4 · +1.03% above EMA · slope +0.22%
at $17.44
Alert· 35d ago +1.0% vs EMA
PSO 200EMA (1m) Trending · 181 bars · L4 · +1.03% above EMA · slope +0.22%
at $17.44
Alert· 35d ago +0.4% vs EMA
PSO 50EMA (5m) Trending · 72 bars · L3 · +0.42% above EMA · slope +0.49%
at $17.44
Alert· 35d ago 6.8× RVOL
PSO hit 6.748x RVOL at 3:32 PM ET
at $17.41
Alert· 35d ago 2.0× RVOL
PSO hit 2.000x RVOL at 2:02 PM ET
at $17.45
Alert· 41d ago 4.2× RVOL
PSO hit 4.230x RVOL at 11:24 AM ET
at $16.21
Alert· 42d ago 7.2× RVOL
PSO hit 7.164x RVOL at 11:12 AM ET
at $16.48

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PSO stock FAQ

Why is $PSO down today?

Here is the latest on PSO from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for PSO today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the PSO stock price today?

PSO last traded at $16.21, down 1.76% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does PSO pay a dividend?

Yes. PSO currently has a dividend yield of about 1.34% ($0.22 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live PSO alerts?

The PSO Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged PSO 5 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is PSO on?

PSO (Pearson plc) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $9.97B in the UNKNOWN sector.

Is PSO good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge PSO for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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