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Pearson ( (GB:PSON) ) just unveiled an announcement.
Pearson plc has repurchased 209,850 of its 25 pence ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange at an average price of 959.46 pence per share, with prices ranging between 948.20 pence and 964.80 pence. The shares, acquired through Citigroup Global Markets Limited on 30 January 2026, will be cancelled and form part of the first £175 million tranche of Pearson’s previously announced £350 million share buyback programme, underscoring the company’s continued efforts to return capital to shareholders and optimise its capital structure.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PSON) stock is a Hold with a £1022.00 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 that provides learning materials, digital education platforms and assessment services to schools, higher education institutions and corporate and professional markets worldwide.
Average Trading Volume: 2,078,890
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: £6.05B
See more insights into PSON stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.