Manchester United Plc (MANU)
NYSE:MANU
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MANU Stock Chart & Stats
$15.62
-$0.47(-2.76%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$15.62
-$0.47(-2.76%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$13.22 - $20.61
Previous CloseN/A
Volume65.44K
Average Volume (3M)293.56K
Market Cap
$3.45B
Enterprise Value$3.30B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$44.41M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$780.39M
Price to Earnings (P/E)123.7
Beta0.69
Next Earnings
May 27, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.05
Shares Outstanding56,080,685
10 Day Avg. Volume284,609
30 Day Avg. Volume293,560
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.99
Price to Book (P/B)11.45
Price to Sales (P/S)3.53
P/FCF Ratio79.24
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.96
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.12
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-171.30
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.75
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$29.75Price Target Upside90.46% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.24
Revenue Forecast (FY)$652.12M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Global Brand And Diversified Revenue StreamsA massive global fanbase and multi-channel revenue mix (commercial, broadcasting, matchday, licensing) provide durable demand and multiple monetization avenues. This structural breadth supports long-term revenue resilience, global sponsorship leverage and recurring licensing income beyond single-season on-field outcomes.
Strong Gross And EBITDA MarginsElevated gross and EBITDA margins reflect a brand-driven, low incremental cost model for media, merchandise and sponsorships. High operating profitability creates structural capacity to invest in talent and infrastructure, absorb revenue volatility, and sustain operating cash generation over multiple seasons.
Consistent Operating Cash Flow GenerationReliable positive operating cash flow provides an ongoing funding base for operations and working capital needs. Over a multi-month horizon this steady cash generation supports financing of day-to-day activities and investment phasing even when free cash flow is uneven, reducing short-term liquidity strain.
Bears Say
Very High Leverage And Constrained Balance-sheet FlexibilityDebt-to-equity around 4.1x materially limits financial flexibility, raises refinancing and interest-rate vulnerability, and restricts capital allocation choices. Persistent leverage amplifies downside from poor sporting seasons and can force austerity on squad/infrastructure spending over the medium term.
Negative Trailing Free Cash FlowA TTM free cash flow deficit means the business is not self-funding after investment, requiring external financing or asset adjustments to meet obligations. This structural cash shortfall limits debt reduction, heightens refinancing risk, and constrains sustainable reinvestment into the squad or facilities.
Revenue Sensitivity To Sporting Performance And Sponsorship TimingTopline swings driven by competition qualification and sponsorship expiries create persistent volatility in broadcasting and commercial streams. Reliance on on-pitch success for UEFA revenues and the timing of major partnership deals makes multi-month revenue predictability and cash planning more difficult.
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MANU FAQ
What was Manchester United Plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Manchester United Plc lowest stock price was $13.22 and its highest was $20.61 in the past 12 months.
What is Manchester United Plc’s market cap?
Manchester United Plc’s market cap is $3.45B.
When is Manchester United Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Manchester United Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is May 27, 2026 which is in 2 days.
How were Manchester United Plc’s earnings last quarter?
Manchester United Plc released its earnings results on Feb 25, 2026. The company reported $0.032 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.059 by -$0.027.
Is Manchester United Plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Manchester United Plc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Manchester United Plc pay dividends?
Manchester United Plc pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.09 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Manchester United Plc dividends here
What is Manchester United Plc’s EPS estimate?
Manchester United Plc’s EPS estimate is -0.06.
How many shares outstanding does Manchester United Plc have?
Manchester United Plc has 56,080,685 shares outstanding.
What happened to Manchester United Plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Manchester United Plc reported an EPS of $0.032 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.059. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.087%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Manchester United Plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MANU
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Manchester United Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$29.75 (90.46% Upside)
$29.75 (90.46% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MANU Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 315.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 5.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
50.48%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-4.66%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.07%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Manchester United Plc
Manchester United plc, together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates a professional sports team in the United Kingdom. The company operates Manchester United Football Club, a professional football club. It develops marketing and sponsorship relationships with international and regional companies to leverage its brand. The company also markets and sells sports apparel, training and leisure wear, and other clothing featuring the Manchester United brand; and sells other licensed products, such as coffee mugs and bed spreads featuring the Manchester United brand and trademarks, as well as distributes these products through Manchester United branded retail centers and e-commerce platforms, and through the company's partners' wholesale distribution channels. In addition, it distributes live football content directly, as well as through commercial partners; broadcasts television rights relating to the Premier League, Union of European Football Associations club competitions, and other competitions; and delivers Manchester United programming through MUTV television channel to territories worldwide. Further, the company offers a direct to consumer subscription mobile application; and operates Old Trafford, a sports venue with 74,239 seats, as well as invests in properties. Manchester United plc was founded in 1878 and is based in Manchester, the United Kingdom.
MANU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$29.75
▲(90.46% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Insiders
10.81% Mutual Funds
41.82% Other Institutional Investors
47.21% Public Companies and
Individual Investors