Manchester United Plc (MANU)
NYSE:MANU
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Manchester United
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Rating:46Neutral
Price Target:
$22.00
▲(40.85% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/28/26
The score is held back primarily by weak financial quality—ongoing net losses, negative free cash flow, and high leverage—despite modest revenue growth. Technicals are supportive with a strong uptrend, but overbought signals add near-term risk. Valuation is a further drag due to the very high P/E and lack of dividend support.
Positive Factors
Global brand and diversified revenue mix
A massive global fanbase and diversified commercial, broadcasting and matchday revenue create durable monetization channels. This scale underpins long-term sponsorship, merchandising and media deals, smoothing revenue volatility and supporting reinvestment in the squad and commercial growth initiatives.
Negative Factors
Elevated leverage (debt-to-equity ~4.1x)
High leverage leaves the business highly sensitive to revenue swings and increases fixed interest burdens, constraining strategic flexibility. Even after refinancing, leverage limits capacity for transfers, stadium investment and shareholder returns, raising structural financial risk during downturns.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Global brand and diversified revenue mix
A massive global fanbase and diversified commercial, broadcasting and matchday revenue create durable monetization channels. This scale underpins long-term sponsorship, merchandising and media deals, smoothing revenue volatility and supporting reinvestment in the squad and commercial growth initiatives.
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Manchester United Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Revenue by Type
Breaks down revenue streams such as matchday, broadcasting, and commercial activities, highlighting the club's financial health and reliance on different income sources.
Breaks down revenue streams such as matchday, broadcasting, and commercial activities, highlighting the club's financial health and reliance on different income sources.
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The FlyManchester United (MANU) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$3.86B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)441.89K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.67
Revenue Growth11.51%
EPS Growth71.05%
CountryUS
Employees1,140
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryEntertainment
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.11
Shares Outstanding56,080,685
10 Day Avg. Volume472,177
30 Day Avg. Volume441,888
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 Cap0.91
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.20
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit20.84
Enterprise Value/Ebitda17.67
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$30.75Price Target Upside96.86% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)$653.42M
Manchester United Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Manchester United plc serves as the parent company that owns and operates Manchester United Football Club, a prominent professional sports team based in the United Kingdom. The organization generates revenue by forging strategic marketing and spon...
How the Company Makes Money
Manchester United primarily generates revenue from three main operating segments: Commercial, Broadcasting, and Matchday. Commercial revenue comes from sponsorships and marketing partnerships (e.g., shirt sponsor, kit supplier, and other global/re...
Manchester United Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
44
Neutral
Balance Sheet
28
Negative
Cash Flow
39
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Jun 2025 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 677.79M | 628.49M | 658.15M | 615.70M | 638.56M | 481.07M |
| Gross Profit | 169.11M | -24.19M | -55.22M | -26.86M | -90.82M | -40.71M |
| EBITDA | 199.45M | 200.91M | 113.80M | 178.88M | 43.49M | 131.44M |
| Net Income | -18.10M | -31.14M | -112.54M | -27.23M | -126.47M | -89.78M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.59B | 1.64B | 1.34B | 1.32B | 1.29B | 1.26B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 60.94M | 86.11M | 73.55M | 76.02M | 121.22M | 110.66M |
| Total Debt | 755.94M | 645.45M | 555.26M | 622.18M | 640.55M | 534.58M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.41B | 1.44B | 1.20B | 1.21B | 1.17B | 987.80M |
| Stockholders Equity | 179.41M | 193.73M | 144.89M | 103.95M | 127.51M | 272.51M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -119.47M | 27.98M | -122.56M | -76.01M | -27.37M | -31.35M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 114.48M | 72.70M | 85.67M | 95.77M | 96.37M | 113.08M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -219.42M | -274.68M | -171.20M | -140.16M | -93.43M | -99.37M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 81.60M | 209.58M | 86.23M | -1.95M | 5.04M | 47.64M |
Manchester United Technical Analysis
Positive
15.62
Price Trends
19.71
Positive
18.46
Positive
17.29
Positive
Market Momentum
0.89
Positive
56.79
Neutral
22.84
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For MANU, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 15.62 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 21.83, below the 50-day MA of 19.71, and below the 200-day MA of 17.29, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.89 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 56.79 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 22.84 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for MANU.
Manchester United Risk Analysis
Manchester United disclosed 55 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Manchester United reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 1 New Risks
1.
If we repurchase shares of our stock including our Class A ordinary shares, we may be subject to a 1% U.S. federal excise tax. Q2, 2023
Manchester United Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | $22.57B | 25.09 | 10.72% | ― | 35.10% | ― | |
75 Outperform | $22.57B | 25.09 | 10.72% | ― | 35.10% | ― | |
67 Neutral | $3.47B | 53.77 | 8.89% | ― | 4.51% | -62.44% | |
61 Neutral | $3.22B | 47.92 | 3.04% | ― | 12.54% | -1.73% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
48 Neutral | $8.91B | -400.46 | 7.74% | ― | 1.55% | -556.99% | |
46 Neutral | $3.86B | -161.40 | -9.65% | ― | 11.51% | 71.05% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
MANU
Manchester United
22.37
5.00
28.79%
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Manchester United Corporate Events
Manchester United Raises $550m in New Notes and Extends Key Debt Maturities
Jun 12, 2026
On June 10, 2026, Manchester United Football Club Limited privately placed $550 million of 5.36% senior secured notes due June 10, 2031, guaranteed and secured by certain subsidiaries and broadly aligned with the covenants of its existing 3.79% se...
Manchester United Q3 2026 Revenue Climbs but Higher Costs Deepen Quarterly Loss
May 28, 2026
Manchester United reported unaudited interim results for the three and nine months ended 31 March 2026, showing an 18.1% year-on-year rise in quarterly revenue to £189.5 million, driven by strong commercial and broadcasting income. However, h...
Manchester United Swings to Operating Profit and Lifts 2026 Outlook After Strong Season
May 27, 2026
Manchester United reported fiscal 2026 third-quarter results on 27 May 2026, showing a sharp turnaround to a £37.7 million operating profit for the nine months to 31 March 2026, versus a £3.2 million loss a year earlier, driven by cost-c...
Manchester United Extends Michael Carrick as Head Coach Through 2028
May 22, 2026
On 22 May 2026, Manchester United announced that Michael Carrick will remain as head coach of the men’s first team after signing a new contract running to 2028. The former United midfielder, one of the club’s most decorated players, re...
Manchester United Sets 27 May 2026 Date for Fiscal Q3 Earnings Release
May 13, 2026
Manchester United plc said on 13 May 2026 that it will publish its fiscal 2026 third-quarter results, covering the period ended 31 March 2026, via press release on 27 May 2026 at 7:00 a.m. EST. The timing confirmation, filed with the U.S. Securiti...
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