Pearson Executive Buys Shares via U.S. Employee Stock Plan

An announcement from Pearson ( (GB:PSON) ) is now available.

Pearson has disclosed that Tom ap Simon, President of Higher Education and Virtual Learning, purchased 502.7652 American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in Pearson plc at a price of $11.934 per ADR, through the company’s U.S. Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the period from 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025. The transaction, executed on 20 January 2026 on the New York Stock Exchange and totaling approximately $6,000, represents a routine managerial dealing disclosure and signals ongoing executive financial alignment with Pearson’s equity, in line with regulatory transparency requirements for persons discharging managerial responsibilities.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PSON) stock is a Hold with a £1004.00 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 global education company focused on higher education and virtual learning, providing digital and print learning materials, assessment services and related educational solutions. The company serves students, educators and institutions worldwide, with a particular emphasis on technology-enabled learning platforms and services that support post-secondary and online education markets.

Average Trading Volume: 1,969,483

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £5.89B

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