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The latest announcement is out from Pearson ( (GB:PSON) ).
Pearson plc has repurchased 158,694 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange at an average price of 964.14 pence per share, with prices ranging between 952.00 pence and 970.20 pence. The shares, bought through Citigroup Global Markets Limited on 23 January 2026, will be cancelled and form part of the first £175 million tranche of Pearson’s previously announced £350 million share buyback programme, signalling ongoing efforts to return capital to shareholders and reduce the company’s share count.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PSON) stock is a Hold with a £1000.00 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 a stable financial outlook with strong cash flow and profitability metrics. The company’s strategic initiatives and corporate events, such as share buybacks and board changes, bolster investor confidence. However, technical indicators suggest a bearish trend, and revenue growth challenges persist.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:PSON stock, click here.
More about Pearson
Pearson plc is a UK-listed education and publishing company, best known for its learning materials, assessment services and digital education products, serving schools, universities, professionals and learners globally.
Average Trading Volume: 2,035,832
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: £6.13B
Find detailed analytics on PSON stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.