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Unite Group plc
(LSE:UTG)
Unite Group plc (UTG) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Unite Group plc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Unite Group plc Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 322.10M | 299.30M | 276.10M | 259.30M | 266.90M | 215.60M |
| Gross Profit | 95.90M | 212.90M | 199.30M | 181.20M | 194.70M | 153.00M |
| EBITDA | 169.20M | 482.00M | 146.80M | 401.40M | 182.10M | 128.50M |
| Net Income | 346.30M | 441.90M | 102.50M | 350.50M | 342.40M | -121.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 6.43B | 6.42B | 5.47B | 5.40B | 5.05B | 5.23B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 83.30M | 273.20M | 37.50M | 38.00M | 109.40M | 338.30M |
| Total Debt | 1.35B | 1.35B | 1.17B | 1.36B | 1.26B | 1.79B |
| Total Liabilities | 1.55B | 1.61B | 1.38B | 1.58B | 1.50B | 1.97B |
| Stockholders Equity | 4.88B | 4.81B | 4.07B | 3.79B | 3.53B | 3.23B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 128.30M | -59.10M | 15.20M | 145.60M | 156.90M | 26.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 131.70M | 216.40M | 153.20M | 155.30M | 160.50M | 29.40M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -550.10M | -428.00M | -109.40M | -236.70M | 207.80M | -159.40M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -86.30M | 448.40M | -44.30M | 10.00M | -597.20M | 381.40M |
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 | 13.53 | 7.22% | 6.67% | 43.70% | 40.28% | |
75 Outperform | £4.15B | 9.18 | 6.14% | 5.85% | -20.83% | ― | |
73 Outperform | £4.83B | 19.51 | 3.85% | 6.34% | 10.69% | 135.58% | |
72 Outperform | £3.08B | 8.08 | 7.57% | 5.71% | 12.77% | 14.86% | |
72 Outperform | £389.45M | 7.49 | 11.71% | 7.17% | 1.60% | 211.81% | |
71 Outperform | £171.37M | 13.33 | 7.37% | 7.43% | -10.95% | -30.09% | |
65 Neutral | $2.17B | 12.19 | 3.79% | 4.94% | 3.15% | 1.96% |
Unite Group plc Corporate Events
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.
Unite Group plc has announced that as of December 1, 2025, its total share capital consists of 490,043,571 ordinary shares with voting rights, with no shares held in treasury. This figure is crucial for shareholders to determine their notification obligations under the FCA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules, impacting how they manage their investments in the company.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Hold with a £578.00 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 its strategic priorities and financial guidance for 2026 at an investor event. The company plans to increase its portfolio’s focus on high-tariff universities, aiming to boost its weighting from 64% to 80%. It will accelerate disposals to reallocate capital towards university partnerships and share buybacks. Despite challenges in some cities, Unite expects a reduction in adjusted EPS by 7-10% in 2026 due to lower occupancy and rising finance costs, but remains optimistic about growth prospects from 2027.
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 announced its strategic focus on aligning its portfolio more closely with the UK’s strongest universities, aiming to increase its high-tariff weighting from 64% to 80%. The company plans to accelerate disposals to fund university partnerships and share buybacks, while targeting occupancy rates of 93-96% and rental growth of 2-3% for the 2026/27 academic year. Despite expected challenges in 2026 due to lower occupancy and rising finance costs, Unite remains confident in its long-term growth prospects, supported by strategic capital recycling and operational efficiencies.
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 announced a director dealing involving Dame Shirley Pearce, a Non-Executive Director, who participated in a dividend reinvestment plan. The transaction involved the reinvestment of the 2025 interim dividend into 72 ordinary shares at a price of 562.8 pence per share, totaling £405.22, conducted on the London Stock Exchange. This move reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to shareholder value and may indicate confidence in the company’s financial health and future prospects.
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 announced a director dealing involving Richard Huntingford, the Chair, who participated in a scrip dividend reinvestment. The transaction involved the acquisition of ordinary shares at varying prices, conducted on the London Stock Exchange, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to shareholder value through dividend reinvestment strategies.
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 announced its strategic acquisition of Empiric Student Property plc, with plans to integrate and improve occupancy across Empiric’s portfolio. The company anticipates achieving annual cost synergies of at least £13.7 million, leveraging its operational platform and university relationships. The acquisition has been approved by Empiric shareholders and is currently under review by the Competition and Markets Authority, with completion expected by the second quarter of 2026. Unite remains confident in delivering earnings and dividend accretion from this acquisition, drawing on its successful integration of Liberty Living in 2019.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Hold with a £613.00 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 its total share capital and voting rights as of October 31, 2025, in compliance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules. The company reports a total of 490,043,571 ordinary shares with voting rights, which serves as a reference for shareholders to determine their notification obligations under the FCA’s rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTG) stock is a Hold with a £613.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unite Group plc stock, see the GB:UTG Stock Forecast page.