MANUManchester United plc shows moderate fundamental challenges with negative earnings and free cash flow, combined with a stable brand and thematic assets. Technical indicators reflect a cautious but generally positive momentum.
The company benefits from strong brand recognition and global market presence in sports and merchandising, supporting stable revenue streams and fan engagement globally.
The company faces profitability and valuation challenges with negative earnings, free cash flow deficits, and high debt levels, though maintaining a strong asset base and stable revenue.
Technical indicators suggest a generally positive price trend with momentum supporting further upside, despite some oscillator signals indicating caution.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Brand Strength & Global Reach | 85 |
| Sports and Media Content | 80 |
| Merchandising and Licensing | 80 |
| Venue Ownership | 60 |
| Competitive and Regulatory Environment | 55 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 40 |
| Profitability | 45 |
| Growth | 65 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 35 |
| Cash Flow | 50 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 80 |
| Momentum | 65 |
| Volume Confirmation | 55 |
| Support & Resistance | 70 |
Improving Earnings Performance
The company shows occasional positive earnings surprises, such as 92.86% in 2025 Q2 and 103.74% in 2024 Q4, indicating potential earnings momentum despite overall negative EPS.
Strong Moving Averages Support
All key moving averages across multiple timeframes (10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 200-day) indicate a buy action, suggesting strong technical support for the stock price.
Consistent Negative Earnings and EPS Decline
The company reports a negative EPS TTM of -0.52 and a negative net income with significant quarterly EPS misses, highlighting persistent profitability challenges.
Negative Net Margins and Operating Losses
Net margins remain deeply negative, with -17.1% in recent quarters, reflecting operating expenses exceeding revenues and ongoing losses.
June 2022
3
Ex-Dividend Date
June 2022
24
Next Dividend Date
September 2025
10
Next Earnings Date
H: $-0.07
A: $-0.07
L: $-0.07
H: 167.00M
A: 166.63M
L: 166.26M
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 bed spreads featuring the Manchester United brand and trademarks. The company distributes these products through Manchester United branded retail centers and e-commerce platforms, and through partners' wholesale distribution channels. In addition, it distributes live football content directly, as well as through commercial partners; television rights relating to the Premier League, Union of European Football Associations club competitions, and other competitions; delivers Manchester United programming through MUTV television channel to territories worldwide; and offers MUTV D2C, a subscription mobile application. Further, it operates Old Trafford, a sports venue, as well as owns or leases, and invests in properties. The company was formerly known as Manchester United Ltd. changed its name to Manchester United plc in August 2012. Manchester United plc was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom.
21.32 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for MANU have a max estimate of 27.26 and a min estimate of 14.83.