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Pearson ( (GB:PSON) ) has provided an announcement.
Pearson PLC reported that, as of the close of business on 28 February 2026, it had 630,257,588 ordinary shares of 25p each in issue, with each share carrying one vote and no shares held in treasury. The company noted that this share count should be used by investors as the denominator when assessing disclosure obligations under the FCA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules, underscoring ongoing regulatory compliance and providing clarity for shareholders monitoring their notifiable stakes.
The disclosure clarifies Pearson’s current voting rights base, which is important for institutional investors and other significant shareholders when determining whether changes in their holdings trigger reporting duties. By confirming that no shares are held in treasury, the company signals that all issued shares are currently in the market, which can affect calculations of voting power and ownership percentages among stakeholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PSON) stock is a Buy with a £1300.00 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 Neutral.
The score is primarily driven by solid core profitability but constrained by weaker cash-flow trends and rising leverage. Technical signals are mixed with negative momentum indicators, while valuation is reasonable and the latest earnings call was broadly positive with clear strategic execution and shareholder-return support despite a few operational headwinds.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:PSON stock, click here.
More about Pearson
Pearson PLC is a U.K.-listed education and publishing company whose ordinary shares trade on public markets and confer full voting rights at shareholder meetings. The company’s capital structure and share count are subject to regulatory disclosure requirements under the Financial Conduct Authority’s transparency rules.
Average Trading Volume: 2,259,410
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: £6.03B
For detailed information about PSON stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.