Pearson Cancels 260,000 Shares in Ongoing £350 Million Buyback

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

Pearson has repurchased 260,125 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange at an average price of 928.94 pence per share on 23 February 2026, with prices ranging between 922.20 pence and 935.00 pence. The shares, bought through Citigroup Global Markets, will be cancelled, reducing the company’s share count.

These transactions form part of the first £175 million tranche of Pearson’s previously announced £350 million share buyback programme, signalling continued efforts to return capital to investors. The cancellation of shares should provide incremental support to earnings per share and underscores management’s confidence in the company’s valuation and cash-generation profile.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PSON) stock is a Buy with a £13.00 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 U.K.-listed education and publishing group focused on learning materials, assessments and digital education services for schools, higher education and professional markets worldwide. The company has been reshaping its portfolio toward scalable, technology-driven learning solutions to support long-term growth and shareholder returns.

Average Trading Volume: 2,249,184

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £5.84B

Learn more about PSON stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.