Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported ($0.22) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.40) by $0.18, FiscalAI reports. Manchester United had a positive return on equity of 0.64% and a negative net margin of 2.67%.The firm had revenue of $208.66 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $192.23 million.

Manchester United Price Performance

Shares of NYSE MANU opened at $20.42 on Thursday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $22.02 and its 200-day simple moving average is $20.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.73, a current ratio of 0.37 and a quick ratio of 0.35. Manchester United has a 12 month low of $14.85 and a 12 month high of $24.45. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -145.84 and a beta of 0.58.

Key Manchester United News

Here are the key news stories impacting Manchester United this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Manchester United reported record fiscal 2026 revenue of £677.6 million and adjusted EBITDA of £216.4 million, exceeding analyst expectations of £665 million and £210 million. The club also returned to a £22.6 million operating profit from an £18.4 million loss in the prior year. Manchester United records revenue despite Champions League absence
• Positive Sentiment: The return to Champions League competition is expected to support higher fiscal 2027 revenue through additional broadcasting, sponsorship and matchday income. The company also secured land for a potential new stadium, a long-term growth opportunity. Manchester United expects higher fiscal 2027 revenue on Champions League boost
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly adjusted EPS of negative $0.22 beat the consensus estimate of negative $0.40, while revenue of $208.66 million topped the $192.23 million forecast. However, the company still posted a negative net margin, underscoring that the earnings beat was not enough to resolve profitability concerns. Manchester United quarterly earnings
• Negative Sentiment: The fiscal fourth-quarter adjusted loss widened to approximately £28.7 million, and reported quarterly revenue was weaker than the prior-year period. Separate coverage cited non-GAAP EPS of negative £0.1636 and revenue of £157.5 million, reinforcing concerns about near-term earnings quality. Manchester United’s Fiscal Q4 Adjusted Loss Widens as Total Revenue Falls
• Negative Sentiment: Manchester United remains loss-making overall, with significant leverage and ongoing on-pitch performance concerns. Investors appear to be treating the Champions League benefit as important but not sufficient to offset the club’s weak quarterly profitability and financial risk. Why Manchester United Stock Fumbled Today

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have commented on MANU shares. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Manchester United in a research report on Friday, September 11th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Manchester United from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, May 31st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Sell”.

About Manchester United

Manchester United plc (NYSE:MANU) is a professional sports and entertainment company centered on Manchester United Football Club, one of England’s most prominent soccer clubs. The club operates men’s and women’s first teams, a youth academy, and related football development programs. Its teams compete primarily in English and European competitions, with home matches played at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.

The company generates revenue through matchday activities, global broadcasting and media rights, commercial partnerships and sponsorships, retail merchandise, licensing, hospitality, and other club-related services.