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Unite Group Reports Strong Rental Growth and Acquisition Approval

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Unite Group Reports Strong Rental Growth and Acquisition Approval

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Unite Group plc ( (GB:UTG) ) has shared an announcement.

Unite Group PLC announced a trading update and Q3 fund valuations, highlighting strong rental growth driving property values. The company sold 95.2% of beds for the 2025/26 academic year, achieving a 4.0% rental growth, slightly below the previous year’s 8.2%. Despite this, the company outperformed the wider PBSA sector, supported by strong demand from universities and international students. The acquisition of Empiric Student Property was approved by shareholders, with the Competition and Markets Authority beginning its investigation. The company’s property portfolios saw modest valuation increases, with USAF’s portfolio valued at £2,853 million and LSAV’s at £2,108 million.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £1050.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:UTG Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:UTG is a Outperform.

Unite Group plc’s overall stock score is driven by strong financial performance and positive corporate events, including strategic acquisitions and rental growth. However, the technical analysis indicates bearish momentum, which tempers the overall score. The valuation is reasonable, providing a balance between growth potential and income through dividends.

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

More about Unite Group plc

Unite Students is the UK’s largest owner, manager, and developer of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), serving the country’s higher education sector. The company provides housing for 68,000 students across 152 properties in 23 university towns and cities, partnering with over 60 universities. Unite Students is committed to providing safe, high-quality, and affordable accommodation, with a focus on sustainability and a goal to achieve net zero carbon operations by 2030. Founded in 1991, Unite Group is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Average Trading Volume: 1,283,004

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £3.48B

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

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