Pearson Cancels 250,000 Shares in Ongoing £350m Buyback

Pearson ( (GB:PSON) ) just unveiled an update.

Pearson plc has repurchased 250,000 of its 25p ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange at an average price of 911.23p per share, with prices ranging between 896.40p and 924.40p. The shares, bought through Citigroup Global Markets Limited on 16 February 2026, will be cancelled, reducing the company’s share count.

This transaction forms part of the first £175 million tranche of Pearson’s £350 million share buyback programme announced in January 2026. The ongoing buyback underscores management’s focus on capital returns and is likely to enhance earnings per share and support the share price, benefiting existing shareholders over time.

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-listed education and publishing company focused on learning materials, digital education platforms and assessment services for schools, higher education and professional markets worldwide. The group has been reshaping its portfolio toward recurring, digitally delivered learning products to strengthen margins and cash generation.

Average Trading Volume: 2,198,165

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £5.8B

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