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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)292.11K
Market Cap
$3.05B
Enterprise Value$2.88B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$108.32M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$757.68M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.62
Next Earnings
Mar 03, 2026EPS Estimate
0.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.02
Shares Outstanding56,080,685
10 Day Avg. Volume339,874
30 Day Avg. Volume292,108
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.93
Price to Book (P/B)11.45
Price to Sales (P/S)3.33
P/FCF Ratio79.24
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.94
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.34
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.74
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.96
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Revenue StreamsManchester United's revenue model spans commercial partnerships, broadcasting distributions and matchday income. This structural diversification reduces reliance on any single cash source, supporting more stable revenue flows and resilience to fluctuations in competition or one-time events.
Very High Gross MarginA 91.6% gross margin indicates strong pricing power and low direct costs for the club's core commercial and media products. That structural profitability on top-line activities gives management room to absorb fixed costs and pursue recovery strategies without eroding core unit economics.
Operational Improvement Via Cost ControlQ1 FY26 showed an operating profit driven by explicit cost reductions and selective investments. Demonstrated ability to cut costs while maintaining commercial activity is a durable management lever to restore margins and cash flow, improving runway for medium-term strategic initiatives.
Bears Say
High Financial LeverageA debt-to-equity ratio of 4.07 signals heavy reliance on debt financing. Elevated leverage increases interest burden and reduces financial flexibility, limiting the club's ability to invest in the squad, stadium or commercial initiatives and heightening vulnerability to revenue shocks.
Significant Revenue DeteriorationA 40.8% TTM revenue decline is a structural concern that weakens commercial negotiating power, reduces broadcast and matchday income predictability, and undermines the sustainability of fixed-cost commitments. Recovery of top-line momentum is critical for medium-term stability.
Weak Cash Generation And Negative FCFNegative free cash flow and a very low operating cash flow to net income ratio indicate poor cash conversion. This constrains reinvestment, forces reliance on external financing or player sales, and complicates deleveraging — a persistent risk to financial recovery over coming quarters.
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 $3.05B.
When is Manchester United Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Manchester United Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 03, 2026 which is in 30 days.
How were Manchester United Plc’s earnings last quarter?
Manchester United Plc released its earnings results on Dec 12, 2025. The company reported -$0.021 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.037 by $0.016.
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 0.06.
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 -$0.021 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.037. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.408%.
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 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 38.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
9.52%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-23.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.54%
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
10.61% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
88.56% Public Companies and
Individual Investors