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Pearson PLC Advances Share Buyback Program with Recent Purchase

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  • Pearson PLC is a major player in the education sector, offering diverse educational products.
  • Pearson has repurchased 145,157 shares as part of its £350 million buyback initiative.
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Pearson PLC Advances Share Buyback Program with Recent Purchase

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

Pearson PLC has executed a share buyback, purchasing 145,157 of its ordinary shares at an average price of 1,058.77 pence per share on the London Stock Exchange. This transaction is part of the second tranche of its £350 million buyback program, aimed at enhancing shareholder value by reducing the number of outstanding shares.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PSON) stock is a Buy with a £1187.00 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 strong financial performance and positive earnings call sentiment, offset by concerns over revenue growth and mixed technical indicators. The company’s strategic initiatives and focus on innovation provide a positive outlook, but caution is advised due to revenue stagnation and increasing debt levels.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:PSON stock, click here.

More about Pearson

Pearson PLC is a leading company in the education industry, providing a wide range of educational products and services. It focuses on delivering educational content, assessment tools, and digital learning solutions to students and educators worldwide.

Average Trading Volume: 1,787,002

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £6.72B

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

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