Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s PSO Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 94,600 shares of Pearson plc (PSO) worth $1.33 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 48 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in PSO, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2015, adding 609,000 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2025, reducing 359,600 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Pearson plc (PSO) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Pearson plc (PSO) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -196,400 | Reduce 67.49% | 94,600 | $14.04 |
| Q3 2025 | -359,600 | Reduce 55.27% | 291,000 | $14.16 |
| Q2 2025 | +242,800 | Add 59.54% | 650,600 | $14.93 |
| Q1 2025 | +240,300 | Add 143.46% | 407,800 | $16.01 |
| Q4 2024 | -180,200 | Reduce 51.83% | 167,500 | $16.12 |
| Q3 2024 | -73,920 | Reduce 17.53% | 347,700 | $13.57 |
| Q2 2024 | +171,220 | Add 68.38% | 421,620 | $12.48 |
| Q1 2024 | +144,000 | Add 135.34% | 250,400 | $13.16 |
| Q4 2023 | +106,400 | New Buy | 106,400 | $12.29 |
| Q3 2023 | -53,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +53,400 | New Buy | 53,400 | $0.01 |
| Q2 2022 | -234,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | -31,744 | Reduce 11.91% | 234,800 | $9.97 |
| Q4 2021 | -167,956 | Reduce 38.66% | 266,544 | $8.40 |
| Q3 2021 | +188,700 | Add 76.77% | 434,500 | $9.67 |
| Q2 2021 | +11,300 | Add 4.82% | 245,800 | $11.61 |
| Q1 2021 | -229,100 | Reduce 49.42% | 234,500 | $10.69 |
| Q4 2020 | -208,800 | Reduce 31.05% | 463,600 | $9.18 |
| Q3 2020 | -169,400 | Reduce 20.12% | 672,400 | $7.11 |
| Q2 2020 | +218,200 | Add 34.99% | 841,800 | $7.23 |
| Q1 2020 | +382,500 | Add 158.65% | 623,600 | $6.89 |
| Q4 2019 | -137,300 | Reduce 36.28% | 241,100 | $8.43 |
| Q3 2019 | -15,500 | Reduce 3.94% | 378,400 | $9.04 |
| Q2 2019 | +21,300 | Add 5.72% | 393,900 | $10.36 |
| Q1 2019 | -262,500 | Reduce 41.33% | 372,600 | $10.98 |
| Q4 2018 | -144,930 | Reduce 18.58% | 635,100 | $11.94 |
| Q3 2018 | +136,530 | Add 21.22% | 780,030 | $11.52 |
| Q2 2018 | -182,100 | Reduce 22.06% | 643,500 | $11.60 |
| Q1 2018 | -38,800 | Reduce 4.49% | 825,600 | $10.53 |
| Q4 2017 | -62,000 | Reduce 6.69% | 864,400 | $9.82 |
| Q3 2017 | -106,800 | Reduce 10.34% | 926,400 | $8.14 |
| Q2 2017 | -291,900 | Reduce 22.03% | 1.03 M | $8.97 |
| Q1 2017 | -220,300 | Reduce 14.26% | 1.33 M | $8.48 |
| Q4 2016 | -151,800 | Reduce 8.94% | 1.55 M | $9.99 |
| Q3 2016 | -25,800 | Reduce 1.50% | 1.7 M | $9.79 |
| Q2 2016 | -77,300 | Reduce 4.29% | 1.72 M | $12.99 |
| Q1 2016 | +134,900 | Add 8.10% | 1.8 M | $12.54 |
| Q4 2015 | +609,000 | Add 57.65% | 1.67 M | $10.78 |
| Q3 2015 | +155,700 | Add 17.29% | 1.06 M | $17.16 |
| Q2 2015 | +386,300 | Add 75.10% | 900,700 | $18.96 |
| Q1 2015 | +161,100 | Add 45.60% | 514,400 | $21.61 |
| Q4 2014 | +117,600 | Add 49.89% | 353,300 | $18.45 |
| Q3 2014 | +235,700 | New Buy | 235,700 | $20.02 |
| Q2 2014 | -129,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2014 | -72,900 | Reduce 35.95% | 129,900 | $17.81 |
| Q4 2013 | +30,800 | Add 17.91% | 202,800 | $22.40 |
| Q3 2013 | -137,000 | Reduce 44.34% | 172,000 | $20.34 |
| Q2 2013 | +309,000 | Add 0.00% | 309,000 | $17.91 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Pearson plc Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Pearson plc (PSO) in Q2 2013, acquiring 309,000 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has held Pearson plc (PSO) for 48 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Pearson plc (PSO) was in Q4 2015, adding 1,665,400 shares worth $17.95 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 94,600 shares of Pearson plc (PSO), valued at approximately $1.33 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Pearson plc (PSO) represents approximately 0.00% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Pearson plc (PSO) was 1,800,300 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2016.