Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.30 EPS

Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The company reported ($0.22) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.08 by ($0.30), FiscalAI reports. The company had revenue of $208.66 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $192.23 million. Manchester United had a positive return on equity of 0.64% and a negative net margin of 2.67%.

Manchester United Stock Performance

NYSE:MANU opened at $20.97 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $22.00 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $20.43. The company has a current ratio of 0.37, a quick ratio of 0.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.73. Manchester United has a twelve month low of $14.85 and a twelve month high of $24.45. The company has a market capitalization of $3.62 billion, a P/E ratio of -63.54 and a beta of 0.58.

Key Stories Impacting Manchester United

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

• Positive Sentiment: Record annual performance: Fiscal 2026 revenue reached £677.6 million and adjusted EBITDA totaled £216.4 million, exceeding analyst estimates. The club also returned to an operating profit of £22.6 million, compared with an £18.4 million loss the prior year. Manchester United records revenue despite Champions League absence
• Positive Sentiment: Champions League benefit: Management expects higher fiscal 2027 revenue after Manchester United’s return to Europe’s top club competition, which should support broadcasting, matchday and commercial income. The club also secured land for a potential new stadium, a long-term growth catalyst. Manchester United expects higher fiscal 2027 revenue on Champions League boost
• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results beat expectations: Adjusted quarterly EPS was a loss of $0.22, better than the $0.40 loss analysts expected, while revenue of $208.66 million exceeded the $192.23 million consensus forecast. Manchester United earnings release
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation support: A broader increase in professional sports franchise valuations could benefit MANU’s perceived asset value, although the investment case remains sensitive to operating performance and ownership-related developments. Manchester United: Ride The Sports Franchise Valuation Wave Up
• Negative Sentiment: Losses remain the key concern: Fiscal fourth-quarter adjusted losses widened to approximately £28.7 million, and quarterly revenue declined despite the record full-year results. Manchester United remains unprofitable, which initially pressured the stock after the earnings release. Manchester United’s Fiscal Q4 Adjusted Loss Widens as Total Revenue Falls

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

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

Manchester United Company Profile

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.