Pearson Confirms Current Voting Share Capital for FCA Disclosure Purposes

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

Pearson plc has confirmed that, as of the close of business on 31 January 2026, it has 635,405,249 ordinary shares of 25p each in issue, all of which carry one vote per share at general meetings, and the company holds no shares in treasury. The company noted that this share capital figure should be used by investors as the denominator when calculating whether they must disclose holdings or changes in their interests under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s disclosure and transparency rules, underscoring Pearson’s ongoing compliance with regulatory reporting requirements and providing clarity for shareholders monitoring their voting power and reporting obligations.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PSON) stock is a Hold with a £1022.00 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 UK-based education and publishing company that provides learning materials, digital education platforms and assessment services to schools, higher education institutions, corporations and individual learners in global markets.

Average Trading Volume: 2,078,890

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £6.05B

For a thorough assessment of PSON stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.