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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) ) has provided an update.

Pearson PLC announced the purchase of 159,335 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange as part of its ongoing £350 million buyback program. This move, executed through Citigroup Global Markets Limited, is part of the second £175 million tranche, aimed at enhancing shareholder value by reducing the number of shares in circulation.

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 Outperform.

Pearson’s overall stock score reflects solid financial performance and strategic initiatives, particularly the share buyback program and positive earnings guidance. Technical indicators are mixed, but valuation and corporate actions provide a stable outlook.

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

More about Pearson

Pearson PLC operates in the education industry, providing educational materials, technologies, assessments, and related services to schools, universities, and businesses globally.

Average Trading Volume: 1,935,805

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £6.8B

For an in-depth examination of PSON stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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