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An update from Pearson ( (GB:PSON) ) is now available.
Pearson plc has repurchased 523,031 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange at an average price of 1,090.07 pence, with the shares to be cancelled. The transaction, executed by Morgan Stanley across London Stock Exchange, BATS Europe and CHI-X Europe, forms part of the second £175 million tranche of Pearson’s £350 million share buyback programme announced earlier this year.
By cancelling the shares, Pearson will reduce its share count, which typically enhances earnings per share and can support the stock price over time. The ongoing buyback underlines management’s continued focus on capital returns and balance sheet efficiency, signalling confidence in the company’s financial position to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PSON) stock is a Hold with a £1100.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Pearson stock, see the GB:PSON Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on PSON Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, PSON is a Neutral.
The score is driven primarily by steady but not accelerating fundamentals—strong operating profitability offset by low growth, weaker net margin, rising leverage, and softer 2025 free cash flow. Earnings call guidance adds support via clear mid-single-digit growth and profit/cash-conversion targets, while technicals remain a headwind with the stock below key longer-term moving averages and negative MACD. Valuation is reasonable with a mid-teens/high-teens P/E and a ~2.5% dividend yield.
To see Spark’s full report on PSON stock, click here.
More about Pearson
Pearson plc is a U.K.-listed education and publishing group focused on learning materials, digital education platforms and assessment services worldwide. The company targets schools, universities and professional learners, and has been repositioning around scalable, technology-led learning solutions in key global markets.
Average Trading Volume: 2,689,813
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £6.53B
Find detailed analytics on PSON stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.