Pearson Cancels 205,000 Shares as Part of £350m Buyback Programme

Pearson ( (GB:PSON) ) has issued an update.

Pearson plc has repurchased 205,000 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange at an average price of 944.30 pence per share, with prices ranging between 927.00 pence and 966.00 pence, through Citigroup Global Markets Limited on 28 January 2026. The company plans to cancel the repurchased shares, and the transaction forms part of the first £175 million tranche of its broader £350 million share buyback programme, signalling continued capital returns to shareholders and a move to reduce the company’s share count, which can enhance earnings per share and support the stock in the market.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PSON) stock is a Hold with a £1025.00 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.

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More about Pearson

Pearson plc is a UK-listed education and publishing company that provides learning materials, digital education platforms and assessment services to schools, higher education institutions and professional learners worldwide. The group focuses on delivering educational content and technology-enabled solutions, with its shares traded on the London Stock Exchange.

Average Trading Volume: 2,051,396

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £6.09B

See more data about PSON stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.