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title: "Pearson H1 FY26 adjusted operating profit rises 14% to £276 million; revenue increases 4% to £1.78 billion"
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description: "Pearson reported H1 FY26 results with revenue up 4% to £1.78 billion and adjusted operating profit rising 14% to £276 million. Adjusted EPS increased 19% to 28.9p, while free cash flow surged 66% to £259 million. Net debt rose to £1.34 billion following a £350 million share buyback. The company maintained its full-year outlook, projecting mid-single digit underlying revenue growth, adjusted operating profit between £640-£685 million, and free cash flow conversion of 90%-100%."
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# Pearson H1 FY26 adjusted operating profit rises 14% to £276 million; revenue increases 4% to £1.78 billion

-   Pearson posted H1 2026 revenue growth of 4% to £1.78 billion, reflecting mid-single digit underlying gains. \* Adjusted operating profit climbed 14% to £276 million, lifting the adjusted operating margin by 1.4 percentage points to 15.5%. \* Adjusted EPS rose 19% to 28.9p, while free cash flow jumped 66% to £259 million. \* Net debt increased to £1.34 billion at June 30, following completion of a £350 million share buyback. \* Maintained 2026 outlook for mid-single digit underlying revenue growth, adjusted operating profit of £640 million-£685 million, free cash flow conversion of 90%-100%. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Pearson plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 31, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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