Manchester United plc (MANU)
Manchester United records revenue despite Champions League absence
Manchester United Plc (NYSE:MANU) posted a record fiscal 2026, with revenue of £677.6 million and adjusted EBITDA of £216.4 million, both ahead of Jefferies' £665 million and £210 million estimates, as the club returned to operating profit despite playing the year without Champions League football. The club swung to an operating profit of £22.6 million, compared with an £18.4 million loss a year earlier.
Manchester United: Recovery Is Already Priced In
Manchester United plc is rated a Hold, as its operational recovery and Champions League qualification are already reflected in the current share price. Fiscal 2026 guidance implies improved profitability from cost reductions, but structural revenue growth remains limited and cash conversion is weak. Champions League participation should lift fiscal 2027 revenue and EBITDA, but rising transfer and bonus costs limit margin expansion.
Manchester United's Stock Rally Faces a Test Beyond Old Trafford
Manchester United TodayMANUManchester United$23.22 +0.11 (+0.49%) As of 09:50 AM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more.52-Week Range$14.59▼$24.22Add to WatchlistWorld Cup fever is spreading throughout North America as the knockout round begins, and the best players from around the globe are putting their club organizations on hold to compete for their countries.
Manchester United secures majority of land for planned stadium in major de-risking step, says Jefferies
Manchester United Plc (NYSE:MANU)'s acquisition of land for its planned new 100,000-seat stadium represents a significant de-risking milestone for the project, removing what Jefferies described as the main outstanding hurdle around land assembly and improving visibility on the club's long-term redevelopment plans. The club said it has secured the majority of land required for the proposed stadium adjacent to Old Trafford through the purchase of a 25-acre site from Indurent, a Blackstone-owned industrial property company.
Manchester United: Return To The Champions League
Manchester United has qualified for the Champions League, which will bring in additional revenue. Club valuation has doubled from $3.3 billion in 2016 to now $6.6 billion, according to Forbes. Future revenue growth will come from ticket price increases, continued strong on-the-field performance, and a new stadium.
Manchester United shares tipped for upside (if the club seals Champions League qualification)
Manchester United Plc's (NYSE:MANU) New York-listed shares are on the buy list at UBS, with the Swiss bank eyeing Champions League qualification. An upgraded target price pitched at US$29.75, suggesting major upside from the current price of $17.77.
Manchester United captain's X account hacked with post criticising co-owners
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes's X account has been hacked, the club said, after a post on Sunday was critical of the club's co-owners.
Manchester United's stock climbs after football club fires coach Ruben Amorim
United will now look for its seventh full-time manager since club legend Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
Manchester United: An Institution Steeped In Legacy, A Business Stuck Mid-Table
Manchester United plc reported Q1 FY26 revenues of £140.3M and adjusted EBITDA of £26.9M, with operating profit swinging positive year-over-year. MANU commercial revenue slipped 1.3% as sponsorships declined 9.3%, highlighting vulnerability to expiring deals and the need to sustain global brand appeal. Retail, merchandising, and product licensing revenue grew 11% due to the fully operational e-commerce platform, reflecting MANU's improved fan engagement and operational adjustments.
Manchester United posts profit bounce on cost cuts
Manchester United Plc (NYSE:MANU)'s first-quarter results showed a sharp swing to profitability, driven by aggressive cost discipline, even as revenue faced headwinds from the absence of European competition. Revenue for the quarter fell 1.9% year-on-year to £140.3 million, slightly above Jefferies' £135 million forecast.
Manchester United shares rise in New York after Saudi Arabia takeover report
Manchester United Plc's (NYSE:MANU) New York-listed shares traded higher ahead of Thursday's opening bell as a social media post by an influential Saudi Arabian official reopened speculation over a potential new takeover of the football club. Turki Al-Sheikh, head of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority and 'Riyadh Season', in a social media post, claimed that Manchester United was in “an advanced stage” of negotiations with a new investor.
Manchester United (MANU) Reports Q4 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates
Manchester United (MANU) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.04 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.09. This compares to a loss of $0.2 per share a year ago.
