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Pearson ( (GB:PSON) ) has provided an update.
Pearson PLC announced the purchase of 260,416 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange as part of its ongoing £350 million share buyback program. This transaction, conducted through Citigroup Global Markets Limited, is part of the second £175 million tranche and reflects Pearson’s strategy to enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of outstanding shares, potentially increasing earnings per share and signaling confidence in the company’s future prospects.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PSON) stock is a Buy with a £1460.00 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 strategic growth initiatives, particularly in Higher Education and Enterprise Learning. While technical indicators suggest caution, the company’s solid cash flow and reasonable valuation provide a stable investment outlook. The earnings call reinforced confidence in future growth, despite some operational challenges.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:PSON stock, click here.
More about Pearson
Pearson PLC is a global leader in the education industry, providing a wide range of educational products and services. The company focuses on delivering digital learning solutions and educational content to schools, universities, and individual learners worldwide.
Average Trading Volume: 1,766,749
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: £6.68B
Learn more about PSON stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.