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Manchester United plcNYSE:MANU Stock Report

Market Cap US$3.4b
Share Price
US$20.03
US$24.15
17.1% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y50.7%
7D2.3%
1D
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Manchester United plc

NYSE:MANU Stock Report

Market Cap: US$3.4b

Manchester United (MANU) Stock Overview

Operates a professional sports team in the United Kingdom. More details

MANU fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation2/6
Future Growth3/6
Past Performance0/6
Financial Health0/6
Dividends0/6

Rewards

Trading at 23.7% below our estimate of its fair value

Earnings are forecast to grow 94.82% per year

Earnings have grown 9.2% per year over the past 5 years

Risk Analysis

Has less than 1 year of cash runway


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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Manchester United
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$20.03
52 Week HighUS$20.13
52 Week LowUS$13.22
Beta0.59
1 Month Change14.13%
3 Month Change14.33%
1 Year Change50.71%
3 Year Change4.05%
5 Year Change26.61%
Change since IPO43.07%

Recent News & Updates

Seeking Alpha • May 05

Manchester United: Return To The Champions League

Summary 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. I rate MANU stock as a Buy given reasonable valuations. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • May 05

Manchester United: Return To The Champions League

Summary 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. I rate MANU stock as a Buy given reasonable valuations. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 30

Manchester United: Buy Market Discount

Summary Manchester United trades at a significant discount to its predicted value, despite being one of the world's premier sports franchises. The club's current market valuation is around $3 billion, far below the $6.6 billion valuation estimate by Forbes. The business forecasts FY25 revenues at $837 million, while the stock trades at only ~15x profit, indicating a substantial undervaluation. Investors have an opportunity to own a premier sports franchise at a discount, though patience is required for the value to be realized. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jun 18

Manchester United: Get Ready For A Period Of Uncertainty

Summary Manchester United plc has crashed out of the European Champions League, suggesting its revenue capacity is set to diminish. Although Sir Jim Ratcliffe's introduction might change the business's corporate strategy, numerous challenges, such as transfers and financial fair play, persist. MANU is set to release its third-quarter earnings on June 21. We anticipate a reasonable quarter but think the club's revenue will decline after that. The Company's price multiples and technical indicators suggest the stock is in fair value territory. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Apr 08

Manchester United plc: Do Not Expect Much Movement For The Foreseeable Future

Summary Ineos founder Sir James Ratcliffe acquired around a quarter of Manchester United plc at a price of $33 per share. The team's sporting performance has been disappointing, yet new and renewed commercial agreements come at generally favorable terms. The club's operational leadership has changed, and there is potential for improvement in sporting performance, but the team still faces the need for stadium renovations and potentially costly new signings. A takeover appears unlikely at this point in time. Absent the possibility of a privatization at a premium, I expect the stock to move sideways for the foreseeable future. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Mar 06

Manchester United: The Price Is Right

Summary Manchester United's share price has fallen rapidly since Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment was completed last month. Despite the disappointment that Qatar's Sheikh Jassim did not buy a majority stake, Ratcliffe's investment and ownership will still bring much-needed investment and change to the club. MANU's share price has made a volatile round trip from $13 to $27.34 and almost all the way back again. It now looks like good value given the changes. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Dec 26

Manchester United: Public Market Discount

Summary Manchester United plc announced a deal to sell 25% of the franchise to Sir Jim Ratcliffe for $1.34 billion, or $33 per share. The deal values the football franchise at $5.4 billion, but the stock continues to trade far below this valuation. Despite recent struggles, investing in Manchester United provides an opportunity to own a premier sports franchise at a discounted value. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Dec 05

Manchester United: A Historic Giant Facing Valuation Challenges And Why It's Time To Sell

Summary Manchester United plc is a renowned soccer club with a long history and a strong brand. The Glazer family, who currently own 69% of the club, could soon sell a significant portion of their stake. Such a development could potentially open the door to a turnaround. My valuation analysis suggests that Manchester United is significantly overvalued, making it a "sell" at its current price. Even if positive M&A occurs, MANU faces a long road ahead before becoming a compelling investment alternative. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Oct 31

Would Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) Be Better Off With Less Debt?

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Seeking Alpha • Sep 22

Manchester United: How To Speculate On This Takeover Battle

Summary Manchester United is exploring strategic alternatives and has received takeover offers from interested parties. Manchester United’s poor start to the current 23/24 season has reportedly done little to persuade the frontrunners to increase their bids, and could impact the takeover situation. Using options on this play has a good chance for it to be a multi-bagger, especially when volatility spikes. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 16

Wall Street Breakfast Catalyst Watch: Manchester United: Ever On The Market?

Summary The big event of the week is the 2-day FOMC meeting, with expectations that the Fed will do nothing. FedEx is expected to benefit from the exit of Yellow from the market and a boost from the diversion of packages from UPS. Kim Khan argues that Manchester United was never up for sale, but the team is facing numerous issues and may be beyond saving in its current state. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Aug 28

Manchester United: Assessing Takeover Potential Amid Market Buzz

Summary Manchester United is currently in the midst of takeover discussions, with two notable offers on the table. INEOS' phased takeover offer is still on the table but introduces uncertainties for Class A shareholders. Sheikh Jassim's $7.55 billion all-cash bid for 100% of Manchester United more likely to succeed, offering immediate upside to shareholders. A successful takeover by Sheikh Jassim could see a potential upside of 60% from current prices. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Jul 19

Here's Why Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) Can Afford Some Debt

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Seeking Alpha • Jun 27

Manchester United's Q3 Earnings Reviewed (Rating Downgrade)

Summary Manchester United plc blitzed past its fiscal third quarter revenue estimate. However, key risks have surfaced. Slow activity in the transfer market might dampen the club's financial benefits from returning to the Champions League. Furthermore, Manchester United's brand engagement is scaling due to its growing YouTube and Instagram exposure. However, MANU stock is relatively overvalued, and limited transparency exists regarding its pending takeover. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jun 06

Manchester United: Making Sense Of Potential Takeover Options

Summary Manchester United's potential sale could offer significant upside for investors, with Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani's rumored offer valuing the club at around $5.25 billion. INEOS founder Sir James Ratcliffe is also a contender, with his bid valuing the club between $6.2 and $6.8 billion, though he is only looking to acquire just over 50% of the club. While there are risks involved, the potential upside for investors outweighs the short-term risks, with a successful sale possibly doubling their investment. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • May 31

Manchester United Stock: Europe Secured, Takeover Pending

Summary Manchester United plc remains subject to takeover talks. However, new tailwinds have emerged as the club has secured Champions League football. Erik Ten Hag has established a solid long-term vision for the club while making substantial short-term moves. The club's near 30% year-over-year broadcasting revenue depletion will likely recover, and match-day sales could follow suit. Although current valuations are undesirable, a structural break has occurred, so we assign a strong buy rating to the stock. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Mar 26

Does Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Seeking Alpha • Feb 13

Manchester United: Further Upside Potential On This Arbitrage Trade

Summary Manchester United saw takeover rumors and options activity. The bids have started arriving for this soccer club. An easy 80%, but where is the top for bids?
Seeking Alpha • Jan 17

Manchester United gets bid from INEOS

Chemicals company INEOS has placed a bid to purchase the Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) soccer club from its current owners, the Glazers in the US. INEOS confirmed the purchase to Reuters. It already owns the French soccer club OGC Nice, which it bought in 2019. The bid comes after the Glazer family said they would "explore strategic alternatives" for the club that could include bringing in new investments, or an outright sale of the team. The English Premier League soccer team is expected to receive multiple acquisition offers ahead of a February deadline.
Seeking Alpha • Jan 09

Manchester United dips to loss amid report Qatar is weighing a bid

Manchester United stock (NYSE:MANU) took a sudden drop into the red following a report that it's among the high-profile soccer acquisition targets for Qatar, fresh off the nation's hosting of the sport's World Cup. Man United, Liverpool FC or Tottenham Hotspur are among the top Premier League teams that Qatar Sports Investments is eyeballing, according to Bloomberg. The Qatar fund's chairman recently talked with Tottenham Hotspur Chairman Daniel Levy over potentially buying a stake in that club, according to the report (though a Tottenham spokesman denied a meeting over stake sales took place), and it's also weighing either a stake in or full takeover of rival clubs, Bloomberg said. Qatar saw its hosting of the most expensive World Cup ever a success, and buying into the Premier League would offer a hedge against investments in lower-profile leagues such as in Portugal. Man United has been the subject of sale speculation for months, and the owning Glazer family confirmed it was in strategic review over investment in (or a sale of) the club.
Seeking Alpha • Dec 08

Manchester United Non-GAAP EPS of -£6.08p misses by £5.96, revenue of £143.7M misses by £10.69M

Manchester United press release (NYSE:MANU): Q3 Non-GAAP EPS of -£6.08p  misses by £5.96p. Revenue of £143.7M (+13.6% Y/Y) misses by £10.69M. For fiscal 2023, the Company is raising its guidance and expects total revenues to be within a range of £590 million to £610 million vs 722.18M Consensus adjusted EBITDA to be within a range of £125 million to £140 million,

Shareholder Returns

MANUUS EntertainmentUS Market
7D2.3%1.8%-0.8%
1Y50.7%-10.1%27.1%

Return vs Industry: MANU exceeded the US Entertainment industry which returned -12.3% over the past year.

Return vs Market: MANU exceeded the US Market which returned 26.7% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is MANU's price volatile compared to industry and market?
MANU volatility
MANU Average Weekly Movement4.7%
Entertainment Industry Average Movement9.0%
Market Average Movement7.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.3%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.2%

Stable Share Price: MANU has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: MANU's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
1878932Omar Berradawww.manutd.com

Manchester United plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates a professional sports team in the United Kingdom. The company is involved in marketing and sponsorship relationships with international and regional companies to commercialize its brand. It also markets and sells sports apparel, training and leisure wear, and other clothing; and other licensed products, such as coffee mugs and home accessories featuring the Manchester United brand and trademarks through Manchester United branded retail centers and e-commerce platforms, and through partners’ wholesale distribution channels.

Manchester United plc Fundamentals Summary

How do Manchester United's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
MANU fundamental statistics
Market capUS$3.37b
Earnings (TTM)-US$12.18m
Revenue (TTM)US$880.61m
3.9x
P/S Ratio
-283.6x
P/E Ratio

Is MANU overvalued?

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Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
MANU income statement (TTM)
RevenueUK£655.40m
Cost of RevenueUK£81.92m
Gross ProfitUK£573.48m
Other ExpensesUK£582.54m
Earnings-UK£9.06m

Last Reported Earnings

Dec 31, 2025

Next Earnings Date

May 27, 2026

Earnings per share (EPS)-0.053
Gross Margin87.50%
Net Profit Margin-1.38%
Debt/Equity Ratio407.4%

How did MANU perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/21 02:48
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/21 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/06/30

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Analyst Sources

Manchester United plc is covered by 8 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Xian Siew Hew SamBNP Paribas
Bryan GoldbergBofA Global Research
Lucius ChongCGS International