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Pearson ( (GB:PSON) ) has provided an announcement.
Pearson PLC has announced the purchase of 72,800 of its own shares on the London Stock Exchange as part of its ongoing £350 million share buyback program. This move, which is part of the second £175 million tranche, indicates Pearson’s commitment to enhancing shareholder value and optimizing its capital structure.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PSON) stock is a Buy with a £1495.00 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 strong financial performance and strategic growth initiatives, particularly in Higher Education and Enterprise Learning. However, challenges in revenue growth and specific segments, along with mixed technical indicators, temper the outlook. The company’s valuation is fair, with a reasonable P/E ratio and dividend yield, supporting a stable investment profile.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:PSON stock, click here.
More about Pearson
Pearson PLC is a global education company that provides a range of educational products and services. It focuses on delivering digital learning solutions, assessments, and educational content to students and educators worldwide.
Average Trading Volume: 1,768,260
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £7.2B
Learn more about PSON stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.