Manchester United (MANU) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Manchester United plc is a global sports and entertainment company best known for its ownership and operation of Manchester United Football Club, one of the most prominent professional football clubs in the world. The company’s core activities include the organization and promotion of competitive football matches, management of club facilities such as Old Trafford stadium, and the development of youth and academy programs. As a publicly traded entity on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MANU), Manchester United plc leverages its status to expand commercial partnerships and broaden its international footprint.

The company’s revenue streams are diversified across matchday operations, broadcast rights, commercial partnerships, and licensing and merchandising. Matchday revenue is generated through ticket sales, hospitality packages, and stadium tours at Old Trafford, which seats over 74,000 spectators. Broadcast revenues arise from domestic and international media rights agreements, while commercial income is driven by sponsorship and partnership deals with global brands. Licensing and retail operations include the sale of official club apparel, memorabilia, digital content platforms, and mobile applications, serving a fan base that spans Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and other regions.

Founded in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR Football Club and rebranded as Manchester United in 1902, the club has a storied history of domestic and international success. It has secured multiple Premier League titles, FA Cups, and UEFA Champions League trophies, cementing its reputation as a dominant force in European football. In August 2012, Manchester United plc completed an initial public offering on the NYSE, marking it as one of the first major European football clubs to list on a U.S. exchange. The company maintains its headquarters in Manchester, England, and operates training facilities in Carrington that support first-team, women’s, and academy squads.

Ownership of Manchester United plc rests with the Glazer family, who acquired a controlling interest in 2005. The executive leadership team is headed by Chief Executive Officer Richard Arnold, supported by a board that oversees the company’s strategic and financial objectives. On the sporting side, the club’s first team is managed by Erik ten Hag, who is responsible for on-field performance and player development. Through a combination of global brand expansion, strategic partnerships, and investment in football operations, Manchester United plc aims to enhance shareholder value while sustaining its position as a leading entertainment and sports institution.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $17.36 to $17.88
• 50-Day Range: $16.98 to $19.23
• 52-Week Range: $12.05 to $19.65
• Volume: 294,521 shs
• Average Volume: 175,299 shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.02 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $23.00
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Manchester United Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Manchester United scored higher than 29% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 233rd out of 287 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Manchester United has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Manchester United has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Decreasing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Manchester United are expected to decrease in the coming year, from ($0.74) to ($0.82) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Manchester United is -36.42, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Manchester United is -36.42, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Manchester United has a P/B Ratio of 16.52. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.24% of the float of Manchester United has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Manchester United has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.5.

Change versus previous month

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Manchester United does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Manchester United does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.24% of the float of Manchester United has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Manchester United has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.5.

Change versus previous month

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.98

News Sentiment

Manchester United has a news sentiment score of 0.98. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Manchester United this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Manchester United to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Manchester United insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

68.63% of the stock of Manchester United is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 23.34% of the stock of Manchester United is held by institutions.

MANU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MANU shares performed this year?

Manchester United's stock was trading at $17.35 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, MANU shares have increased by 2.9% and is now trading at $17.8450.

How were Manchester United's earnings last quarter?

Manchester United Ltd. (NYSE:MANU) posted its earnings results on Friday, June, 6th. The company reported ($0.04) EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.33) by $0.29. The company earned $203.10 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $159.13 million. Manchester United had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 22.40% and a negative net margin of 10.09%.

Who are Manchester United's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Manchester United include Ariel Investments LLC (5.33%), Lindsell Train Ltd (2.84%), Pinnacle Associates Ltd. (0.63%) and Harvey Partners LLC (0.56%).

How do I buy shares of Manchester United?

Shares of MANU stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Manchester United own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Manchester United investors own include Meta Platforms (META), NVIDIA (NVDA), Adobe (ADBE), Broadcom (AVGO), Tesla (TSLA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and GE Aerospace (GE).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 6/06/2025
• Today: 9/01/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 9/10/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: LEISURE&REC SVS
• Sub-Industry: Entertainment
• Current Symbol: NYSE:MANU
• CIK: 1549107
• Web: www.manutd.com
• Phone: 441618688000
• Fax: 44-16-1868-8818
• Employees: 1,140
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Manchester United: $23.00
• High Price Target: $23.00
• Low Price Target: $23.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +28.9%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.49)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$142.51 million
• Net Margins: -10.09%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: -22.40%
• Return on Assets: -2.49%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 2.54
• Current Ratio: 0.39
• Quick Ratio: 0.37

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $644.54 million
• Price / Sales: 4.69
• Cash Flow: $1.13 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 15.83
• Book Value: $1.08 per share
• Price / Book: 16.52

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 169,318,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $3.02 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.69