Pearson Cancels 304,000 Shares in Ongoing £350m Buyback Programme

The latest announcement is out from Pearson ( (GB:PSON) ).

Pearson plc has repurchased 304,105 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange at an average price of 952.85p per share, with prices ranging between 938.00p and 968.80p. The shares, bought through Citigroup Global Markets Limited on 27 January 2026, will be cancelled and form part of the first £175 million tranche of Pearson’s ongoing £350 million share buyback programme, a capital return initiative that reduces the company’s share count and is likely to enhance earnings per share and signal management’s confidence to investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PSON) stock is a Hold with a £1017.00 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 group that provides learning materials, digital education platforms and assessment services to schools, higher education institutions and professional learners worldwide. The company focuses on leveraging technology and content to support education markets across Europe, North America and other international regions.

Average Trading Volume: 2,026,212

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £6.09B

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