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Unite Group plc
(LSE:UTG)
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Unite Group plc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Unite Group plc Earnings Call Summary
Unite Group plc Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 332.80M | 299.30M | 276.10M | 259.30M | 266.90M |
| Gross Profit | 222.20M | 212.90M | 199.30M | 181.20M | 194.70M |
| EBITDA | 127.50M | 482.00M | 146.80M | 401.40M | 182.10M |
| Net Income | 97.60M | 441.90M | 102.50M | 350.50M | 342.40M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 6.30B | 6.42B | 5.47B | 5.40B | 5.05B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 35.80M | 273.20M | 37.50M | 38.00M | 109.40M |
| Total Debt | 1.40B | 1.35B | 1.17B | 1.36B | 1.26B |
| Total Liabilities | 1.57B | 1.61B | 1.38B | 1.58B | 1.50B |
| Stockholders Equity | 4.73B | 4.81B | 4.07B | 3.79B | 3.53B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -92.10M | -59.10M | 15.20M | 145.60M | 156.90M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 154.60M | 216.40M | 153.20M | 155.30M | 160.50M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -176.00M | -428.00M | -109.40M | -236.70M | 207.80M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -217.10M | 448.40M | -44.30M | 10.00M | -597.20M |
Unite Group plc Technical Analysis
Unite Group plc Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80 Outperform | £4.67B | 7.70 | 7.22% | 6.67% | 43.70% | 40.28% | |
75 Outperform | £3.72B | 3.98 | 7.75% | 5.85% | -20.83% | ― | |
73 Outperform | £4.43B | 11.16 | 3.85% | 6.34% | 10.69% | 135.58% | |
72 Outperform | £418.98M | 3.34 | 11.71% | 7.17% | 1.60% | 211.81% | |
71 Outperform | £168.83M | 9.16 | 7.37% | 7.43% | -10.95% | -30.09% | |
65 Neutral | $2.17B | 12.19 | 3.79% | 4.94% | 3.15% | 1.96% | |
56 Neutral | £2.62B | 28.05 | 2.03% | 5.71% | 12.77% | 14.86% |
Unite Group plc Corporate Events
Unite Group plc has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 690,060 ordinary shares on 3 March 2026 at prices between 492.8p and 503.5p per share, with a volume-weighted average price of 498.0061p. These shares will be cancelled, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 537,685,125 and potentially enhancing earnings per share while altering major shareholders’ notification thresholds.
Since the launch of the programme on 9 January 2026, Unite has bought back a total of 8,906,142 shares for cancellation, underlining management’s ongoing capital-return strategy and confidence in the company’s valuation. The trades were executed through Deutsche Bank AG across the London Stock Exchange, Chi-X and BATS venues, providing transparency required under U.K. market abuse and disclosure regulations for investors monitoring their holdings.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £680.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 690,060 ordinary shares on 3 March 2026 through Deutsche Bank at prices between 492.80p and 503.50p, with a volume‑weighted average price of 498.0061p. The company intends to cancel these shares, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 537,685,125 and further shrinking its equity base.
Since launching the buyback on 9 January 2026, Unite has acquired 8,906,142 shares for cancellation, signalling an ongoing capital management strategy that can enhance earnings per share and potentially support the share price. The reduced share count also affects major shareholders’ percentage holdings, requiring some investors to reassess whether they must update regulatory disclosures under the FCA’s transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £680.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc said it has repurchased 800,000 ordinary shares on 2 March 2026 under its previously announced share buyback programme, paying a volume-weighted average price of about 494.43p per share. The shares, acquired via Deutsche Bank across the London Stock Exchange and other venues, will be cancelled, reducing the company’s share count to 538,375,185.
The move lifts total shares repurchased since the buyback began in January to 8,216,082, signalling continued execution of Unite’s capital management strategy. The reduced share base may enhance earnings per share over time and is relevant for investors monitoring their holdings under U.K. disclosure and transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Sell with a £430.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group has repurchased 800,000 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of about 494.4 pence per share under its ongoing share buyback programme, with the shares to be cancelled. Following this latest tranche, the company will have 538,375,185 shares in issue, and it has bought back a total of 8,216,082 shares for cancellation since launching the programme in January, marginally enhancing earnings per share and altering shareholder notification thresholds.
The latest buyback activity, executed through Deutsche Bank across the London Stock Exchange and alternative trading venues, reflects Unite’s continued use of excess capital to return cash to investors. The reduction in share count may support valuation metrics and signals management’s confidence in the company’s financial position, while requiring investors to reassess their holdings in light of updated disclosure thresholds under FCA transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Sell with a £430.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 550,000 ordinary shares on 27 February 2026 through Deutsche Bank at prices between 496p and 508.5p, with a volume-weighted average price of 504.387p. The company will cancel these shares, reducing its share count to 539,175,185 and has now bought back a total of 7,416,082 shares for cancellation since the programme began, tightening its share base and potentially enhancing earnings per share for remaining investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Hold with a £590.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has confirmed that, as of 27 February 2026, its issued share capital comprises 539,725,185 ordinary shares, all of which carry voting rights and none of which are held in treasury. This disclosure sets the official share count that investors and other stakeholders must use when calculating notification thresholds for changes in significant shareholdings under the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority’s transparency rules, helping maintain clarity over ownership and voting power in the market.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Hold with a £590.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 700,000 ordinary shares on 26 February 2026 via Deutsche Bank at prices between 496.60p and 509.00p, with a volume-weighted average of 504.5990p. These shares will be cancelled, reducing the total shares in issue to 539,725,185 and bringing total repurchases since 9 January 2026 to 6,866,082 shares, a move that tightens the company’s equity base and may enhance earnings per share and shareholder value over time.
The reduction in share capital also has implications for regulatory disclosures, as investors may need to reassess whether their holdings trigger notification thresholds under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. Continued activity in the buyback across multiple trading venues underlines Unite’s ongoing capital management strategy, signalling confidence in its balance sheet and long-term prospects to the market and existing shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Hold with a £590.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
The Unite Group plc has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 1,000,000 ordinary shares on 25 February 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of about 496.86 pence, with trades executed via Deutsche Bank on multiple trading venues. These shares will be cancelled, reducing the total shares in issue to 540,425,185, and bringing total repurchases under the current programme to 6,166,082 shares, a move that tightens the company’s share capital and may enhance earnings per share while affecting major shareholders’ disclosure thresholds under FCA rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Hold with a £590.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 1,000,000 ordinary shares on 25 February 2026 at prices between 485.60p and 506.00p, with a volume-weighted average price of 496.8573p. The transaction, carried out via Deutsche Bank across the London Stock Exchange and alternative venues, forms part of the company’s capital management strategy.
All the shares bought back will be cancelled, reducing Unite’s shares in issue to 540,425,185 and incrementally increasing existing investors’ proportional holdings. Since the buyback’s launch on 9 January 2026, the company has acquired 6,166,082 shares for cancellation, signalling management’s ongoing commitment to returning capital to shareholders and potentially supporting earnings per share over time.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Hold with a £590.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 350,000 ordinary shares on 24 February 2026 at prices between 504p and 529p, with a volume-weighted average price of about 520.6p. These shares will be cancelled, reducing the total shares in issue to 541,425,185 and marginally enhancing earnings per share while potentially supporting the company’s share price.
Since the start of the programme on 9 January 2026, Unite has bought back 5,166,082 shares for cancellation, signalling ongoing capital management and confidence in the company’s valuation. The detailed breakdown of trades across the London Stock Exchange, Chi-X and BATS also provides transparency for investors who must track their holdings under FCA disclosure rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £880.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has disclosed a director dealing under market abuse regulations involving its chair, Richard Huntingford. The transaction relates to the purchase of ordinary shares in the company listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Huntingford acquired 37,985 Unite Group shares at a price of 529 pence per share on 24 February 2026, for a total consideration of about £200,992. The purchase may be interpreted by investors as a signal of confidence from the company’s chair in Unite Group’s prospects and valuation.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £880.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Students reported a robust 2025 performance, with adjusted earnings up 9% to £232.3m and adjusted EPS up 2%, supported by 4.0% rental growth and 95.2% occupancy, though IFRS profit fell sharply due to a small like-for-like property valuation decline. The group is doubling down on alignment with high-tariff universities, integrating the Empiric acquisition, accelerating developments and joint ventures to add thousands of beds, and recycling capital via £300m–£400m of annual disposals and a £100m buyback, while guiding to lower 2026 EPS amid softer bookings, weaker Empiric income and higher debt costs in a more competitive leasing market.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £880.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Students has agreed to sell its 571-bed St Pancras Way student accommodation asset in London to the Unite UK Student Accommodation Fund for £186 million, representing about a 1% discount to its December 2025 book value and a net operating income yield of 4.7%. The transaction, funded through USAF’s existing cash and a new equity issue, is expected to close in April and will modestly increase Unite’s stake in the fund while generating at least £115 million in cash proceeds.
Management positions the disposal as part of a broader strategy to accelerate annual asset disposals to £300–400 million, allowing Unite to recycle capital into higher-return projects while still retaining exposure to a prime London property through USAF. The deal is incorporated into the company’s 2026 earnings guidance and is expected to enhance management fee income and support its capital allocation priorities, with Unite aiming to keep its USAF ownership around 30% over the medium term.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £880.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 150,000 ordinary shares on 23 February 2026 at prices between 576.50p and 582.00p, with a volume-weighted average price of 579.9778p. The company will cancel these shares, reducing its share capital and potentially enhancing earnings per share for remaining investors.
Following this latest tranche, Unite’s total shares in issue will fall to 541,775,185, and it has now bought back 4,816,082 shares in aggregate for cancellation since the programme began on 9 January 2026. The updated share count also provides a reference point for shareholders assessing whether they must disclose changes in their holdings under UK regulatory transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £880.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has appointed Duncan Cooper as an independent Non-Executive Director and Chair-designate of its Audit & Risk Committee, effective 1 June 2026, with the handover to complete when current chair Ross Paterson steps down on 31 August 2026. Cooper, currently CFO of Travis Perkins and formerly a senior finance executive at Crest Nicholson and J. Sainsbury, will also join Unite’s Nomination, Remuneration and Sustainability Committees.
The appointment brings substantial strategic, financial and sector-diverse experience to Unite’s board, strengthening its governance and oversight at a time when scale, capital allocation and risk management are critical in the student accommodation market. By reinforcing its committee leadership with a chartered accountant who has recent, relevant financial experience, Unite signals a continued focus on robust financial stewardship and board effectiveness, which is likely to be viewed positively by investors and other stakeholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £880.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 150,000 ordinary shares on 20 February 2026 at prices between 580.50p and 584.50p, with a volume-weighted average price of about 582.65p. The shares bought back through Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch will be cancelled, reducing the number of shares in issue to 541,925,185.
Since the launch of the buyback in early January, Unite has acquired a total of 4,666,082 shares for cancellation, signalling ongoing efforts to return capital to shareholders and enhance earnings per share. The updated share count also provides a new reference point for investors assessing their holdings under U.K. disclosure and transparency rules, underlining the programme’s relevance for regulatory reporting and market positioning.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £880.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 150,000 ordinary shares on 19 February 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of about 578.6 pence per share through Deutsche Bank’s London branch. The company will cancel these shares, reducing its share count to 542,075,185 and contributing to the aggregate 4,516,082 shares already bought back under the current programme.
The latest cancellation marginally enhances earnings and net asset value per share for remaining investors, reinforcing Unite’s capital-return strategy alongside its core focus on student accommodation real estate. The updated share capital figure also provides an important reference point for shareholders monitoring disclosure thresholds under the FCA’s transparency rules and for assessing future changes in their percentage holdings.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £880.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 150,000 ordinary shares on 18 February 2026 via Deutsche Bank at prices between 585.00p and 594.50p, with a volume-weighted average price of 588.7266p. These shares will be cancelled, reducing the total shares in issue to 542,225,185 and marginally increasing existing shareholders’ proportional ownership.
Since launching the buyback on 9 January 2026, Unite has bought 4,366,082 shares for cancellation, signalling an ongoing capital management strategy that may reflect management’s confidence in the company’s valuation and future prospects. The updated share count also provides a new reference point for investors monitoring their disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £880.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has repurchased 128,021 ordinary shares at prices between 574.50p and 591.00p as part of the share buyback programme launched on 9 January 2026. The shares, bought via Deutsche Bank’s London branch at a volume-weighted average price of 588.2857p, will be cancelled, reducing the company’s share capital to 542,375,185 shares in issue.
Since the start of the programme Unite has acquired 4,216,082 shares for cancellation, signalling ongoing capital management aimed at enhancing earnings per share and returning surplus capital to investors. The updated share count also affects thresholds for regulatory disclosure, as shareholders may need to reassess whether changes in their holdings trigger notification requirements under FCA transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £880.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 150,000 ordinary shares on 16 February 2026 at prices between 577.50p and 586.50p, with a volume-weighted average price of 581.6777p. The shares, acquired via Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch, will be cancelled, reducing the total shares in issue to 542,503,206 and marginally increasing existing shareholders’ proportional ownership.
Since the launch of the buyback on 9 January 2026, Unite has bought back 4,088,061 shares for cancellation, signalling ongoing capital management efforts and confidence in the company’s valuation. The disclosed trading details across the London Stock Exchange, Chi-X and BATS also help investors monitor market activity and assess whether they must update regulatory holdings disclosures under U.K. transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £880.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 130,000 ordinary shares on 13 February 2026 at prices between 571.00p and 587.50p per share, with a volume-weighted average of about 582.9p. The shares bought back will be cancelled, reducing the total shares in issue to 542,653,206 and bringing total repurchases since 9 January 2026 to 3,938,061 shares, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and may signal management’s confidence in the company’s valuation while affecting major shareholders’ disclosure thresholds under FCA rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £880.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has repurchased 150,000 ordinary shares at prices between 569.50p and 583.50p as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, with a volume-weighted average price of 578.8351p. The shares, bought through Deutsche Bank on 12 February 2026, will be cancelled, reducing the total shares in issue to 542,783,206.
Since the buyback programme began on 9 January 2026, Unite has acquired 3,808,061 shares for cancellation, signalling continued capital management efforts that may enhance earnings per share and consolidate shareholder value. The updated share count also informs investors’ disclosure obligations under FCA transparency rules, underscoring the programme’s relevance for significant shareholders and market reporting.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £880.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc, a leading UK student accommodation provider, continues to manage a large portfolio of purpose-built properties serving university students nationwide. The company’s operations centre on owning, developing, and operating student housing assets in key higher-education markets, positioning it as a major player in the UK real estate segment focused on student living.
Unite has repurchased 110,000 ordinary shares on 11 February 2026 under its ongoing share buyback programme, at prices between 575p and 586p per share, with a volume-weighted average price of about 582.8p. The shares will be cancelled, reducing the total shares in issue to 542,933,206 and bringing total buybacks since 9 January 2026 to 3,658,061 shares, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and signals continued capital returns to shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £880.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has repurchased 150,000 ordinary shares on 10 February 2026 under its previously announced share buyback programme, paying between 571.50p and 579.00p per share at a volume-weighted average price of 575.5331p. The shares, acquired via Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch and to be cancelled, will reduce the company’s share count to 543,043,206, and bring total buybacks since 9 January 2026 to 3,548,061 shares, marginally enhancing earnings per share and signalling continued capital return to investors.
The title must be concise and newsy, ideally under 110 characters, capturing the core development without technical minutiae. It should focus on Unite’s latest buyback tranche, the number of shares involved, and the fact that they are being cancelled, to highlight the capital-management angle for financial readers.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £880.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued executing its share buyback programme, purchasing 150,000 ordinary shares on 10 February 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 575.5331 pence. The company intends to cancel these shares, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 543,043,206.
Since launching the buyback on 9 January 2026, Unite has repurchased 3,548,061 shares for cancellation, signalling ongoing efforts to return capital to shareholders and enhance earnings per share. The transactions, carried out via Deutsche Bank across the London Stock Exchange and alternative trading venues, may affect disclosure thresholds for some investors under FCA transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £880.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc, a leading U.K. provider of purpose-built student accommodation under the Unite Students brand, focuses on developing, owning and managing student housing in major university locations. Its portfolio is aimed at supplying high-quality, well-managed rooms to the higher-education sector, a niche that has become an established institutional real estate asset class.
Unite has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 220,000 ordinary shares on 9 February 2026 at prices between 565p and 581p and a volume-weighted average of about 570.8p, with all of these shares to be cancelled. Following this latest tranche, which brings total repurchases since 9 January 2026 to 3,398,061 shares, the company will have 543,193,206 shares in issue, modestly increasing earnings per share and slightly concentrating existing investors’ ownership stakes.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £880.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 125,000 ordinary shares on 6 February 2026 at prices between 573.50p and 581.00p per share, with a volume-weighted average price of about 577.86p. The newly acquired shares will be cancelled, reducing the total shares in issue to 543,413,206, which may influence ownership thresholds and disclosure obligations for shareholders under U.K. transparency rules.
Since launching the buyback on 9 January 2026, Unite has bought back 3,178,061 shares in aggregate for cancellation, signalling ongoing capital management aimed at enhancing per-share metrics and returning surplus capital to investors. The latest transactions, executed via Deutsche Bank across the London Stock Exchange and alternative trading venues, further consolidate the company’s equity base and may marginally increase existing shareholders’ proportional stakes.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £880.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc, a leading UK provider of purpose-built student accommodation, has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, purchasing 200,000 ordinary shares on 5 February 2026 at prices between 568p and 577p per share, with a volume-weighted average price of 573.36p. The shares acquired through Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch will be cancelled, reducing the company’s total shares in issue to 543,538,206 and bringing total repurchases since the programme began on 9 January 2026 to 3,053,061 shares, a move that tightens the share capital base and may enhance earnings per share while providing shareholders with updated information relevant for regulatory disclosure thresholds.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £880.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, purchasing 150,000 ordinary shares on 4 February 2026 at prices between 576.0p and 586.0p per share, with a volume-weighted average price of 584.9788p. The shares, acquired via Deutsche Bank across the London Stock Exchange, Chi-X and BATS, will be cancelled, reducing the company’s total shares in issue to 543,738,206 and bringing total repurchases under the current programme to 2,853,061 shares, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and may signal management’s confidence in the company’s valuation to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £880.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
The Unite Group plc has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 150,000 ordinary shares on 3 February 2026 at prices between 573p and 577p per share, with a volume-weighted average price of 575.3904p. These shares will be cancelled, reducing the company’s total shares in issue to 543,888,206, and bringing total repurchases under the current programme to 2,703,061 shares, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and signals ongoing capital returns to shareholders while potentially affecting investors’ disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Hold with a £607.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
The Unite Group plc has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 150,000 ordinary shares on 2 February 2026 at prices between 565.50p and 573.50p per share, with a volume-weighted average price of 569.5758p. These shares will be cancelled, reducing the company’s total shares in issue to 544,038,206, and bringing the aggregate number of shares bought back for cancellation since the programme began on 9 January 2026 to 2,553,061, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and signals ongoing capital management aimed at returning value to shareholders and optimising the company’s capital structure.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Hold with a £629.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 150,000 ordinary shares on 30 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 571.3832p per share through Deutsche Bank’s London branch. The shares will be cancelled, reducing the company’s total shares in issue to 544,188,206, and bringing aggregate repurchases since the start of the buyback on 9 January 2026 to 2,403,061 shares for cancellation, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and signals ongoing capital management aimed at returning value to shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Hold with a £629.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has confirmed that, as of 30 January 2026, its issued share capital comprises 544,681,585 ordinary shares, all of which carry voting rights, with no shares held in treasury. This updated total share count serves as the reference denominator for investors assessing whether they must disclose holdings or changes in their interest under the FCA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules, ensuring clarity and transparency around the company’s equity base for market participants.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £700.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 153,379 ordinary shares on 29 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 574.68 pence per share through Deutsche Bank’s London branch. The shares bought back will be cancelled, reducing the company’s total shares in issue to 544,338,206, and bringing the total number of shares repurchased for cancellation since the start of the programme on 9 January 2026 to 2,253,061, a move that is expected to enhance capital efficiency and may support earnings per share and ownership concentration for remaining shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £700.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group has confirmed the admission to trading of 56.5 million new ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange in connection with its recommended cash and share acquisition of Empiric Student Property via a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement, expanding its equity base and consolidating its position in the UK student accommodation market. Alongside the new share issuance, the company continues to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, purchasing and cancelling 124,273 shares on 28 January 2026 and 2.1 million shares in total since the programme began, leaving 544.5 million shares in issue and modestly adjusting its capital structure and voting base for existing shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Hold with a £629.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group has completed its acquisition of Empiric Student Property, bringing a high-quality 7,700-bed portfolio and the Hello Student brand into the group, significantly expanding Unite’s presence in the returning-student segment and broadening its addressable market beyond the roughly 35,000 first-year students it already houses. While Empiric’s 89% occupancy for the 2025/26 academic year is slightly below the conservative assumptions Unite used in valuing the deal and will weigh on income in the first half of 2026, Unite sees scope to lift occupancy over the next two years by leveraging its operational platform and university relationships, and remains confident of delivering at least £13.7 million in annual cost synergies, citing its successful integration of Liberty Living in 2019 as precedent.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Hold with a £615.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued to execute on its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 190,000 ordinary shares on 27 January 2026 at prices between 556.5p and 567.0p per share, at a volume-weighted average price of 563.4092p. These shares will be cancelled, reducing the company’s total shares in issue to 488,068,162 and incrementally increasing the ownership percentage of remaining shareholders; since the start of the programme on 9 January 2026, Unite has acquired 1,975,409 shares for cancellation, underscoring an ongoing capital management strategy that could support earnings per share and signal confidence in the company’s valuation.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Hold with a £615.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 150,000 ordinary shares on 26 January 2026 at prices between 570p and 575p per share, with a volume-weighted average price of 572.3495p. These shares will be cancelled, reducing the company’s total shares in issue to 488,258,162 and bringing total buybacks since 9 January 2026 to 1,785,409 shares, a move that modestly enhances earnings per share and signals ongoing capital management discipline to shareholders under UK market regulations.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £647.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has repurchased 150,000 of its 25 pence ordinary shares on 23 January 2026 under its ongoing share buyback programme, at prices between 569.0p and 577.5p per share and a volume-weighted average price of 572.87p. The shares bought back will be cancelled, reducing the company’s share count to 488,408,162 ordinary shares in issue and potentially enhancing earnings per share for remaining investors; since the buyback’s launch on 9 January 2026, Unite has acquired a total of 1,635,409 shares for cancellation, signalling continued active capital management and providing updated reference data for shareholders’ disclosure obligations under FCA rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £647.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 150,000 ordinary shares on 22 January 2026 at prices between 568.50p and 578.50p, with a volume-weighted average price of 575.1569p. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the company’s share capital to 488,558,162 ordinary shares in issue and, since the launch of the programme on 9 January 2026, Unite has now bought back a total of 1,485,409 shares for cancellation, marginally enhancing remaining shareholders’ proportional ownership and voting interests.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £647.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 150,000 ordinary shares on 21 January 2026 at prices between 570p and 575p per share, with a volume-weighted average price of 572.77p. The shares bought back will be cancelled, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 488,708,162 and slightly increasing existing shareholders’ proportional ownership; since the programme began on 9 January 2026, Unite has acquired 1,335,409 shares for cancellation, signalling ongoing capital management and potentially improved capital efficiency for investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £647.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc, the UK student accommodation specialist, has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme, purchasing 160,000 ordinary shares on 20 January 2026 through Deutsche Bank at prices ranging between 569.00p and 579.50p per share, with a volume-weighted average price of 572.9473p. The company will cancel these shares, reducing the total number of ordinary shares in issue to 488,858,162 and bringing total repurchases since the programme’s launch on 9 January 2026 to 1,185,409 shares, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and underscores management’s ongoing capital-return strategy for shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £647.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 150,000 ordinary shares on 19 January 2026 at prices between 578p and 584p per share, with a volume-weighted average price of about 580.43p. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the company’s total shares in issue to 489,018,162 and slightly increasing existing shareholders’ proportional ownership; since the start of the programme on 9 January, Unite has bought back a total of 1,025,409 shares, underlining its ongoing capital management and distribution strategy within the UK student accommodation sector.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £647.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, purchasing 150,000 ordinary shares on 16 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 582.76 pence per share through Deutsche Bank’s London branch. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the company’s total shares in issue to 489,168,162 and marginally enhancing earnings per share and equity value for remaining investors; since the programme’s launch on 9 January 2026, Unite has bought back 875,409 shares in aggregate, signalling ongoing capital returns to shareholders and active balance sheet management.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £647.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 150,000 ordinary shares on 15 January 2026 at prices between 569p and 580p per share via Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch. The shares bought back will be cancelled, reducing the company’s total shares in issue to 489,318,162 and bringing aggregate repurchases since the programme’s launch on 9 January 2026 to 725,409 shares, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and may support the stock for existing shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £700.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued executing its recently announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 150,000 ordinary shares on 14 January 2026 at prices between 563.00p and 569.50p per share, with a volume-weighted average price of 566.3475p. These shares will be cancelled, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 489,468,162 and slightly increasing remaining shareholders’ proportional ownership; since the launch of the programme on 9 January, Unite has now bought back 575,409 shares in aggregate for cancellation, a capital management move that may signal confidence in the company’s valuation and support its share price in the market.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £700.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued its recently launched share buyback programme, repurchasing 150,000 ordinary shares on 13 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 565.76p per share through Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch. The shares will be cancelled, reducing the company’s total shares in issue to 489,618,162, and bringing the aggregate number of shares repurchased since the programme began on 9 January to 425,409. The move signals ongoing capital return to shareholders and a marginal enhancement of earnings per share, while also prompting investors to review any disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules as Unite incrementally shrinks its free float.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £700.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has continued to execute its recently launched share buyback programme, purchasing 160,000 ordinary shares on 12 January 2026 at prices between 564.50p and 573.50p, with a volume-weighted average of 567.4865p per share. The shares, acquired via Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch, will be cancelled, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 489,768,162; since the programme began on 9 January, Unite has now bought back 275,409 shares in aggregate, a move that modestly enhances earnings per share and signals ongoing capital management discipline to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £700.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has executed the first purchases under its recently announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 115,409 ordinary shares on 9 January 2026 at prices between 571p and 577p per share, with a volume-weighted average price of about 574.78p. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the company’s share capital to 489,928,162 shares in issue, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and may signal management’s confidence in the company’s valuation, while also requiring some shareholders to review whether their holdings trigger updated disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £700.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has launched a share buyback programme of up to £100 million, returning surplus capital to investors in a move that underlines the board’s confidence in the company’s long-term prospects and balance sheet strength. Funded initially from capital released by deferred development activity and aligned with an ongoing target disposal programme of £300–400 million per year, the buyback will reduce the company’s issued share capital through the cancellation of repurchased shares and may support earnings per share and capital efficiency. The programme, to be executed in two stages by Deutsche Bank and J.P. Morgan under non-discretionary arrangements, begins on 9 January 2026 and will run until completion or 30 June 2026, with purchases conducted in the open market under existing shareholder authority and in compliance with UK regulatory requirements.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £9.06 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group has reaffirmed its 2025 earnings guidance and reported steady trading, with 64% of rooms already reserved for the 2026/27 academic year and targets for 93–96% occupancy and 2–3% rental growth, despite a slower start to the lettings cycle as universities delay renewing nomination agreements. The company is shifting capital away from less attractive development projects to fund a £100m share buyback, has scrapped its TP Paddington scheme and deferred a Bristol project, and is pushing ahead with major university joint ventures in Newcastle and Manchester and the Hawthorne House scheme in Stratford, while expecting an exceptional £10m planning write-off. Q4 saw modest like-for-like valuation declines in its USAF and LSAV funds, though both delivered small full-year capital growth, and Unite is tightening costs through head office restructuring and anticipated synergies from its pending Empiric Student Property acquisition, underpinning its strategy to enhance returns and resume earnings growth from 2027.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £9.06 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc has reported that, as of 31 December 2025, its issued share capital comprises 490,043,571 ordinary shares, all of which carry voting rights, with no shares held in treasury. This updated share capital figure serves as the reference denominator for investors assessing whether they must disclose holdings or changes in their interests under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules, providing clarity and transparency around the company’s equity base for regulatory and shareholder reporting purposes.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £588.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Students and Newcastle University have finalised a joint venture to develop a 2,009-bed student village at Castle Leazes, replacing the university’s demolished 1960s-era housing and expanding Unite’s on-campus pipeline to 4,300 beds. With funding complete and regulatory approvals secured, construction has begun, with phased openings scheduled for the 2028/29 and 2029/30 academic years; Unite will act as developer, asset manager and operator with a 51% stake, while the university holds 49% via a 150-year lease of the site. The project is positioned as a strategic investment that enhances student experience, supports the university’s income, alleviates local housing pressure and reinforces Unite’s long-term partnership model with leading universities, including a multi-year nominations agreement for 1,600 existing beds in Newcastle during the development phase.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £588.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.
Unite Group plc announced recent share purchases by its Chief Executive Officer, Joe Lister, and Chief Financial Officer, Michael Burt. Both executives acquired 10,000 ordinary shares each, with transactions conducted on the London Stock Exchange. This move demonstrates confidence in the company’s future prospects and could positively influence stakeholder perceptions.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Buy with a £588.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.