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Pearson Advances Share Buyback Program with Latest Purchase

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Pearson Advances Share Buyback Program with Latest Purchase

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Pearson ( (GB:PSON) ) just unveiled an update.

Pearson plc has announced the purchase of 152,881 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange as part of its £350 million buyback program. This transaction, executed through Citigroup Global Markets Limited, is part of the second £175 million tranche, with the company planning to cancel the acquired shares, potentially enhancing shareholder value by reducing the number of shares outstanding.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PSON) stock is a Hold with a £10.85 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 stock score reflects solid financial performance and strategic growth initiatives. While revenue growth remains a concern, strong cash flow, shareholder returns, and strategic partnerships bolster prospects. Technical weaknesses and rising debt levels pose risks.

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

More about Pearson

Average Trading Volume: 1,943,941

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £6.78B

See more data about PSON stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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