Pearson Cancels 274,400 Shares in Ongoing £350 Million Buyback

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

Pearson plc has repurchased 274,400 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange at an average price of 899.22 pence per share, with prices ranging between 889.80 pence and 907.00 pence. The shares, bought through Citigroup Global Markets Limited on 9 February 2026, will be cancelled, reducing the company’s share capital.

This transaction is part of the first £175 million tranche of Pearson’s £350 million share buyback programme announced in January 2026. The ongoing buyback underscores the group’s capital-return strategy and is likely to enhance earnings per share over time by shrinking the number of shares in issue, benefiting existing shareholders.

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.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:PSON stock, click here.

More about Pearson

Pearson plc is a London-listed education and publishing group focused on providing learning materials, assessments and digital education services to schools, universities and professional markets worldwide. The company operates globally and targets both institutional clients and individual learners through a mix of print, digital and online platforms.

Average Trading Volume: 2,102,166

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £5.67B

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