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Pearson ( (GB:PSON) ) just unveiled an update.
Pearson plc has executed a share buyback transaction, purchasing 176,483 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange. This purchase is part of the first £175 million tranche of a £350 million share buyback program, initially announced in March 2025. The shares were bought at prices ranging from 1,074.50p to 1,086.50p and will be canceled as part of the company’s strategy to return value to shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PSON) stock is a Hold with a £10.55 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Pearson stock, see the GB:PSON Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:PSON Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:PSON is a Neutral.
Pearson’s overall score reflects strong earnings guidance and strategic initiatives. However, technical weaknesses and revenue growth challenges weigh down the stock’s potential. The share buyback program and reasonable valuation provide some support, but technical indicators suggest caution.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:PSON stock, click here.
More about Pearson
Average Trading Volume: 2,134,934
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £6.94B
See more data about PSON stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.