Pearson Cancels 555,206 Shares Under Ongoing £350m Buyback

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

Pearson has repurchased 555,206 of its ordinary shares on 1 April 2026 via Morgan Stanley & Co. International at an average price of 985.02 pence, with prices ranging between 973.60 pence and 1,000.00 pence. The acquired shares will be cancelled, reducing the company’s share count and potentially enhancing earnings per share for remaining investors.

This transaction forms part of the second £175 million tranche of Pearson’s £350 million share buyback programme announced earlier in the year. By continuing to execute this sizeable capital return, the group signals confidence in its balance sheet and cash generation, while providing additional support to its share price in the public markets.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PSON) stock is a Hold with a £10.40 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 global education and publishing company, best known for its learning materials, assessments and digital education services. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, it focuses on providing educational content and technology to schools, higher education institutions and professional learners worldwide.

Average Trading Volume: 2,686,705

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £6.09B

See more insights into PSON stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.