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Pearson Advances Share Buyback Program with New Purchase

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Pearson Advances Share Buyback Program with New Purchase

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

Pearson plc has announced the purchase of 298,600 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange as part of its ongoing £350 million buyback program. This transaction, executed through Citigroup Global Markets Limited, represents the second £175 million tranche of the buyback initiative, and the purchased shares will be canceled, potentially enhancing shareholder value and signaling confidence in the company’s financial health.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PSON) stock is a Buy with a £1162.00 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. While technical indicators suggest caution, the company’s solid cash flow and reasonable valuation provide a stable investment outlook. The earnings call reinforced confidence in future growth, despite some operational challenges.

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

More about Pearson

Average Trading Volume: 1,833,175

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £6.94B

For detailed information about PSON stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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