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MANU Stock Forecast: Manchester United Plc Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 24 Sept 2026
$21
+2.20% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Manchester United Plc hold a median 12-month price target of $23 — +9.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 74 of 100 as at 23 Sept 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$3.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
74 / 100
Median analyst target
$23
Analysts covering
2
Revenue$189.5M+18.0% y/y
Operating income$10.3M
Net income−$11.8M
Free cash flow−$15.1M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 Mar 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+5.0%
1M
−11.6%
YTD
+31.5%
1Y
+37.6%
From 52W high
−13.4%
From 52W low
+38.3%
$15
$24
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

MANU stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Manchester United Plc on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 23 Sept 2026
74 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth
93
Revisions
87
Volatility
84
Momentum
82
Accruals
72
Quality
48
Issuance
38
Size
28
Value
17

Growth (93): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Value (17): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.

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Wall Street

MANU stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MANU, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$14$16$18$20$22$24$26Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26MANUHigh $25Median $23Low $21

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says2 analysts
1 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $21Median $23High $25

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +9.8% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
17 Dec 2024UBSInitiatesBuy$23
24 July 2024Deutsche BankMaintainsHold—
14 Mar 2024Deutsche BankMaintainsHold—
27 June 2023JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
2 June 2022Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy—
21 Mar 2022Deutsche BankUpgradeBuy—
13 Nov 2020Exane BNP ParibasInitiatesNeutral—
27 Sept 2018B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral—
27 Sept 2018Bank of AmericaMaintainsNeutral—
22 May 2018Deutsche BankDowngradeHold—
22 Sept 2017JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
23 Dec 2016Deutsche BankInitiatesBuy—
22 Dec 2016Deutsche BankInitiatesBuy—
18 Oct 2016Gabelli & Co.InitiatesBuy—
16 Aug 2016JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
15 Mar 2016Credit SuisseMaintainsOutperform—
18 Sept 2015JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
3 June 2015Credit SuisseInitiatesOutperform—
21 Nov 2014JP MorganUpgradeOverweight—
30 May 2014JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. MANU appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

MANU vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 24 Sept 2026, Manchester United Plc returned +37.6% against +17.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

MANU vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100110120130140150160Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26MANUS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

MANU analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Fundamentals

Manchester United Plc (MANU) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
−105.0×

Cheaper than 99% of US stocks

Price / sales
5.3×

Cheaper than 23% of US stocks

Price / book
14.4×

Cheaper than 7% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
19.7×

Cheaper than 15% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
18.0%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
18.0%

Higher than 56% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
14.2%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Net margin
−2.6%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−9.6%

Higher than 36% of US stocks

Return on assets
0.0%

Higher than 43% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.9%

Higher than 19% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Manchester United Plc (MANU) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Manchester United Plc has a market value of $3.5B and an enterprise value of $5.6B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $684.3M. The latest quarter grew 18.0% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$18.1M, a −2.6% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.11.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: −$212.1M, after $30.2M of capital spending.

  • Shares outstanding: 172.4M.

  • Trailing P/E: −105.0×; forward P/E: 137.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.89%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Manchester United Plc employs 932 people — $734K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 Mar 2026 · market figures as at 23 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

MANU vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelEntertainment
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
MANUManchester United Plc$3.5B
74
BATRKAtlanta Braves Holdings, Inc.$3.4B
22
MSGEMadison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.$3.7B
99
CNKCinemark Holdings, Inc.$4.2B
96
IMAXIMAX Corp.$2.9B
90
VSNTVersant Media Group, Inc.$4.8B
27
AMCAMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.$2.6B
43

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Manchester United Plc — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest MANU news & analysis

Manchester United: Ride The Sports Franchise Valuation Wave Up

Seeking Alpha · 24 Sept 2026positive

The article notes that Manchester United plc trades at a significant discount to recent sports franchise valuations, with a market cap of roughly $3.6 billion against Forbes' estimated $7.2 billion valuation. It highlights improved financials and revenue growth, alongside rising TV rights revenues and scarcity value supporting higher multiples.

Why it matters — A MANU watcher would care because the piece suggests the club's market value sits below recent sports franchise benchmarks, potentially signalling untapped valuation upside for investors.

Manchester United records revenue despite Champions League absence

Proactive Investors · 23 Sept 2026positive

Manchester United posted a record fiscal 2026, with revenue of £677.6 million and adjusted EBITDA of £216.4 million, both above Jefferies' estimates. The club swung to an operating profit of £22.6 million, compared with an £18.4 million loss a year earlier, despite playing the season without Champions League football.

Why it matters — The results show Manchester United returning to operating profit and delivering record revenue even without Champions League income, a notable performance for the club's financial outlook.

Why Manchester United Stock Fumbled Today

The Motley Fool · 23 Sept 2026negative

Manchester United reported minimal revenue growth for fiscal 2026 along with a large net loss. The company's forecast for the coming year projects stronger revenue but weaker profitability.

Why it matters — A MANU watcher would care because the results point to a large current-year loss and an expected deterioration in profitability despite better projected revenue.

Manchester United PLC Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2026 Results

Business Wire · 23 Sept 2026positive

Manchester United announced its financial results for the fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and twelve months ended 30 June 2026. The club reported record revenues and adjusted EBITDA, with management attributing this strength to the underlying business even in a season without European football.

Why it matters — MANU watchers would care because the record revenues and adjusted EBITDA signal financial strength and resilience during a season without European competition.

Manchester United plc Announces Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Report Date

Business Wire · 9 Sept 2026neutral

Manchester United plc announced it will report its fourth quarter fiscal 2026 results, for the period ended 30 June 2026, via press release on 23 September 2026 at 7:00 AM EST.

Why it matters — This confirms the scheduled date on which investors and Manchester United watchers can expect the club's latest financial results.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about MANU stock

What is the MANU stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Manchester United Plc have a median 12-month price target of $23, with estimates ranging from $21 to $25. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is MANU stock a buy right now?

Of the 2 analysts covering Manchester United Plc, 1 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Manchester United Plc 74 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 23 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank MANU?

As at 23 Sept 2026, Manchester United Plc ranks 74 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (93 of 100).

Will MANU stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +9.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Manchester United Plc 74 out of 100 as at 23 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the MANU stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Manchester United Plc publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for MANU are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $21 to $25 over the next 12 months.

How has MANU stock performed over the past year?

Manchester United Plc returned +37.6% over the 12 months to 24 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Manchester United Plc do?

Manchester United plc Class A Ordinary Shares represents ownership in Manchester United plc, a global sports and entertainment company centered on the operation of Manchester United Football Club. The company’s current business is built around men’s and women’s professional football, supported by commercial activities that include sponsorship, merchandising, licensing, and other fan-facing media and business services.

What is the latest news on MANU?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 24 Sept 2026): "Manchester United: Ride The Sports Franchise Valuation Wave Up". The article notes that Manchester United plc trades at a significant discount to recent sports franchise valuations, with a market cap of roughly $3.6 billion against Forbes' estimated $7.2 billion valuation. It highlights improved financials and revenue growth, alongside rising TV rights revenues and scarcity value supporting higher multiples.

Company

About Manchester United Plc.

Manchester United plc Class A Ordinary Shares represents ownership in Manchester United plc, a global sports and entertainment company centered on the operation of Manchester United Football Club. The company’s current business is built around men’s and women’s professional football, supported by commercial activities that include sponsorship, merchandising, licensing, and other fan-facing media and business services. Manchester United plc also operates within broader sports entertainment markets, where its brand strength and worldwide fan base play a central role in its commercial reach. The Class A Ordinary Shares are one of the company’s equity classes and carry one vote per share, making them part of the structure used to govern the business. Manchester United plc is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom, and serves audiences and commercial partners across international markets.

CEO Mr. Omar Berrada · 932 employees · United Kingdom · https://www.manutd.com