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Pearson Advances Share Buyback Program with Recent Share Purchase

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Pearson Advances Share Buyback Program with Recent Share Purchase

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The latest update is out from Pearson ( (GB:PSON) ).

Pearson PLC has announced the purchase of 337,000 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange as part of its ongoing £350 million share buyback program. This transaction, executed through Citigroup Global Markets Limited, is part of the second £175 million tranche of the buyback initiative, aimed at enhancing shareholder value by reducing the number of shares in circulation.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PSON) stock is a Buy with a £1218.00 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 is driven by strong financial performance and positive earnings call sentiment, highlighting strategic growth initiatives. However, concerns about revenue growth and mixed technical indicators temper the score. The valuation is fair, providing a balanced outlook for investors.

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, including textbooks, digital learning tools, and assessments. The company focuses on improving learning outcomes and operates in various markets worldwide.

Average Trading Volume: 1,823,286

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £6.96B

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

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