Pearson Advances £350m Buyback With Fresh Share Repurchases

Pearson ( (GB:PSON) ) has issued an update.

Pearson plc has continued execution of its previously announced £350 million share buyback programme, confirming the repurchase on 4 February 2026 of 350,210 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange via Citigroup Global Markets at an average price of 889.45p per share, with the shares to be cancelled. The trades, which form part of the first £175 million tranche of the programme, underscore the company’s ongoing capital return strategy and are expected to reduce the number of shares in issue, potentially enhancing earnings per share and signalling management’s confidence in the business to shareholders and the wider market.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PSON) stock is a Hold with a £966.00 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 Outperform.

Pearson’s overall stock score reflects a stable financial outlook with strong cash flow and profitability metrics. The company’s strategic initiatives and corporate events, such as share buybacks and board changes, bolster investor confidence. However, technical indicators suggest a bearish trend, and revenue growth challenges persist.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:PSON stock, click here.

More about Pearson

Pearson plc is a London-listed education and publishing company that provides learning materials, digital education platforms and assessment services to schools, universities and professional markets worldwide. The group focuses on education technology and content, serving students, educators and institutions across key international markets.

Average Trading Volume: 2,126,763

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £5.67B

Learn more about PSON stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.