Pearson Cancels 213,736 Shares in Ongoing £350 Million Buyback Programme

Pearson ( (GB:PSON) ) has shared an announcement.

Pearson plc has repurchased 213,736 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange at an average price of 908.13 pence per share, with prices ranging between 898.20 pence and 920.00 pence. The shares, bought through Citigroup Global Markets Limited on 12 February 2026, will be cancelled, reducing the company’s share count.

These transactions form part of the first £175 million tranche of Pearson’s £350 million share buyback programme announced in January 2026. The cancellation of repurchased shares is expected to enhance capital returns to investors by boosting earnings per share and underlines management’s confidence in the company’s financial position and long-term strategy.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PSON) stock is a Hold with a £966.00 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-based education and publishing company that provides textbooks, digital learning tools, assessments and related services to schools, higher education institutions and professional learners globally. It focuses on education technology and content, serving students, educators and enterprises across key international markets.

Average Trading Volume: 2,138,032

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £5.71B

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