Pearson reports accelerating growth, confirms full-year guidance

LONDON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - British education firm Pearson reported stronger growth in the third quarter on Thursday, driven by a step-up in revenue in its Assessment & Qualifications unit, putting it on track to meet its full-year guidance.

• Underlying group revenue increased 5% for the first nine months, with growth accelerating to 6% in the third quarter, in line with expectations.

• It said it was on track to deliver its 2026 guidance of mid-single digit underlying revenue growth.

• It narrowed its adjusted operating profit range to £650 million - £675 million (previously £640 million - £685 million), at end-2025 exchange rates.

(Reporting by Paul Sandle; Editing by Kate Holton)