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Manchester United Plc (MANU)
NYSE:MANU
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$12.05 - $19.65
Previous CloseN/A
Volume65.44K
Average Volume (3M)365.91K
Market Cap
$2.84B
Enterprise Value$2.88B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$44.41M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$780.39M
Price to Earnings (P/E)123.7
Beta0.65
Next Earnings
May 21, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.03
Shares Outstanding56,080,685
10 Day Avg. Volume407,587
30 Day Avg. Volume365,906
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 Cap1.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.47
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-149.58
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.63
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.24
Revenue Forecast (FY)$654.91M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue DiversificationManchester United monetizes a broad set of revenue streams—commercial partnerships, media rights, matchday receipts, retail and licensing—anchored to a massive global fan base. That diversification reduces dependence on any single income source, improving resilience to seasonal or competition-related swings and supporting multi-year commercial planning and partner renewal value.
High Operating MarginsSustained, high gross and EBITDA margins reflect strong brand pricing power and operating leverage in core club activities. Those margins provide durable operating profitability that can fund player investment, commercial initiatives and part of fixed costs, enabling strategic reinvestment even when topline growth is uneven.
Consistent Operating Cash FlowPositive operating cash flow across reporting periods shows the club’s day-to-day operations generate real cash from matches, partnerships and retail. Persistent OCF supports working capital, funds near-term operational needs and gives management a measurable cash buffer to manage liquidity and negotiate refinancing despite weaker free cash flow.
Bears Say
High LeverageA debt-to-equity ratio near 4.1x imposes meaningful financial constraints: elevated interest and principal commitments reduce flexibility, increase refinancing risk, and limit the club’s ability to absorb revenue shocks. High leverage also narrows strategic options for long-term stadium or squad investment without additional funding sources.
Negative Free Cash FlowNegative trailing‑12‑month free cash flow indicates the business does not currently self-fund capital and other cash needs after operations. Over multiple quarters this necessitates external financing, asset sales (e.g., player transfers) or cost cuts, increasing dependency on volatile funding channels while compounding pressure from the existing high debt burden.
Recurring Net Losses & Revenue VolatilityFlat-to-declining TTM revenue and repeated net losses show earnings volatility and weak bottom-line consistency. Reliance on UEFA qualification and televised matches makes broadcasting and matchday receipts cyclical; missing competitions materially reduces income, complicating multi-year budgeting and making sustainable profitability harder without structural revenue growth or ongoing cost discipline.
Manchester United News
MANU FAQ
What was Manchester United Plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Manchester United Plc lowest stock price was $12.05 and its highest was $19.65 in the past 12 months.
What is Manchester United Plc’s market cap?
Manchester United Plc’s market cap is $2.84B.
When is Manchester United Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Manchester United Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is May 21, 2026 which is in 63 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 $0.058 by -$0.027.
Is Manchester United Plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Manchester United Plc’s price is currently Overvalued.
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 -0.07.
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 $0.058. 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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Manchester United Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MANU Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 315.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
22.34%
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.
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
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Insiders
10.75% Mutual Funds
40.38% Other Institutional Investors
48.70% Public Companies and
Individual Investors