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

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$24
+3.73% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Manchester United Plc hold a median 12-month price target of $24 — -1.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 69 of 100 as at 14 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$4.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
69 / 100
Median analyst target
$24
Analysts covering
2
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+11.8%
1M
+9.7%
YTD
+51.9%
1Y
+38.9%
From 52W high
0.0%
From 52W low
+60.2%
$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 14 Aug 2026
69 / 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
92
Momentum
89
Volatility
82
Revisions
73
Accruals
72
Quality
47
Issuance
38
Size
27
Value
16

Growth (92): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Value (16): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

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$26$28Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26MANUHigh $27Median $24Low $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.

What Wall Street says2 analysts
1 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $21Median $24High $27

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −1.2% 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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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
−120.5×

Cheaper than 99% of US stocks

Price / sales
6.0×

Cheaper than 22% of US stocks

Price / book
16.7×

Cheaper than 6% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
21.9×

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 57% 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
0.8%

Higher than 17% of US dividend payers

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

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$4.0B
69
MSGEMadison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.$4.1B
99
CNKCinemark Holdings, Inc.$4.4B
94
BATRKAtlanta Braves Holdings, Inc.$3.4B
20
VSNTVersant Media Group, Inc.$5.7B
27
IMAXIMAX Corp.$2.9B
86
SPHRSphere Entertainment Co.$6.0B
48

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: Recovery Is Already Priced In

Seeking Alpha · 7 Aug 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha rates Manchester United plc a Hold, saying its operational recovery and Champions League qualification are already reflected in the current share price. Fiscal 2026 guidance implies better profitability from cost cuts, though structural revenue growth and cash conversion remain limited, and rising transfer and bonus costs are expected to cap margin expansion despite a boost to fiscal 2027 revenue and EBITDA from Champions League participation.

Why it matters — MANU watchers would care because the piece signals that the market has already priced in the club's recovery and Champions League qualification, with limited upside from improving profitability expected.

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 $24, with estimates ranging from $21 to $27. 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 69 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank MANU?

As at 14 Aug 2026, Manchester United Plc ranks 69 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 (92 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 -1.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Manchester United Plc 69 out of 100 as at 14 Aug 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 $27 over the next 12 months.

How has MANU stock performed over the past year?

Manchester United Plc returned +38.9% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Manchester United Plc do?

Manchester United plc is a publicly traded company best known for owning and operating the Manchester United football club, one of the most recognized professional sports teams globally. As a leading entity in the sports and entertainment industry, Manchester United plc’s principal function is the management of its football operations, which encompass team management, player development, and competition in both domestic and international tournaments.

What is the latest news on MANU?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 7 Aug 2026): "Manchester United: Recovery Is Already Priced In". Seeking Alpha rates Manchester United plc a Hold, saying its operational recovery and Champions League qualification are already reflected in the current share price. Fiscal 2026 guidance implies better profitability from cost cuts, though structural revenue growth and cash conversion remain limited, and rising transfer and bonus costs are expected to cap margin expansion despite a boost to fiscal 2027 revenue and EBITDA from Champions League participation.

Company

About Manchester United Plc.

Manchester United plc is a publicly traded company best known for owning and operating the Manchester United football club, one of the most recognized professional sports teams globally. As a leading entity in the sports and entertainment industry, Manchester United plc’s principal function is the management of its football operations, which encompass team management, player development, and competition in both domestic and international tournaments. The company also oversees significant commercial activities, including broadcast rights, merchandising, sponsorships, digital media, and matchday revenues, reflecting its wide-reaching brand influence. Its business operations extend beyond sports, impacting sectors such as global media, marketing, and consumer products. The listing of Manchester United plc on international markets, including the Mexican Stock Exchange through cross-listing platforms, enables broader investor access and exemplifies the growing intersection between sports franchises and capital markets. By offering shares on multiple exchanges, Manchester United plc underscores its role as a global sports brand and a diversified enterprise within the modern financial landscape.

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