Pearson Cancels 236,580 Shares in Ongoing £350m Buyback Programme

An announcement from Pearson ( (GB:PSON) ) is now available.

Pearson plc has repurchased 236,580 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange at an average price of 962.26 pence per share, with prices ranging between 954.40 pence and 966.00 pence. The shares, acquired through Citigroup Global Markets Limited on 2 February 2026, will be cancelled and form part of the first £175 million tranche of Pearson’s £350 million share buyback programme announced in January, a move that reduces the company’s share count and signals continued capital returns to investors.

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.

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More about Pearson

Pearson plc is a UK-listed education and publishing company, best known for its learning materials, digital education platforms and assessment services, with a primary market focus on schools, higher education and professional training worldwide.

Average Trading Volume: 2,078,890

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £6.05B

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