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Pearson ( (GB:PSON) ) has provided an update.
Pearson has repurchased 1,203,729 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange at an average price of 1,006.17 pence per share, with prices ranging between 998.00 pence and 1,016.00 pence. The transaction was executed through Citigroup Global Markets across BATS, Chi-X, and the London Stock Exchange.
The company will cancel the shares bought back as part of the first £175 million tranche of its £350 million share buyback programme announced earlier this year. The move underscores Pearson’s ongoing capital return strategy and is likely to enhance earnings per share over time by reducing the number of shares in issue, providing incremental support for shareholder value.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PSON) stock is a Hold with a £1120.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Pearson stock, see the GB:PSON Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on PSON Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, PSON is a Neutral.
The score is driven primarily by steady but not accelerating fundamentals—strong operating profitability offset by low growth, weaker net margin, rising leverage, and softer 2025 free cash flow. Earnings call guidance adds support via clear mid-single-digit growth and profit/cash-conversion targets, while technicals remain a headwind with the stock below key longer-term moving averages and negative MACD. Valuation is reasonable with a mid-teens/high-teens P/E and a ~2.5% dividend yield.
To see Spark’s full report on PSON stock, click here.
More about Pearson
Pearson plc is a U.K.-listed education and learning company that provides textbooks, digital courseware, assessments, and related services to schools, universities, and professional learners worldwide. The group focuses on technology-enabled education solutions and content, generating most of its revenue from developed markets while expanding its digital and direct-to-consumer offerings.
Average Trading Volume: 2,480,663
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £6.19B
Find detailed analytics on PSON stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.