Manchester UnitedMANU
MANU
About: Manchester United PLC operates a professional football club together with related and ancillary activities. The company manages the soccer team and all affiliated club activities of the Manchester United Football Club, which includes the media network, foundation, fan zone, news, and sports features, and team merchandise. Manchester United is based in England. The company has three principal sectors from which the majority of the revenue is generated including Commercial, Broadcasting, and Matchday.
Employees: 1,140
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Funds holding %
of 6,812 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q2] → 4 (+0) [Q3]
7.63% less ownership
Funds ownership: 57.05% [Q2] → 49.42% (-7.63%) [Q3]
8% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $484M [Q2] → $444M (-$40.2M) [Q3]
9% less funds holding
Funds holding: 102 [Q2] → 93 (-9) [Q3]
31% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 20 | Existing positions reduced: 29
39% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 14 | Existing positions closed: 23
74% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $12.2M | Put options by funds: $47.2M
Research analyst outlook
1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$23
35%
upside
Avg. target
$23
35%
upside
High target
$23
35%
upside
1 analyst rating
1 positive
100%
0 neutral
0%
0 negative
0%
UBS Ivar Billfalk-Kelly 0% 1-year accuracy 0 / 1 met price target | 35%upside $23 | Buy Initiated | 17 Dec 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 6 articles about MANU published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Wall Street Analysts Predict a 27.96% Upside in Manchester United (MANU): Here's What You Should Know
The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 28% in Manchester United (MANU). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.
Positive
Proactive Investors
1 week ago
Manchester United backed by UBS on Champions League return hopes
Manchester United Plc (NYSE:MANU) has been granted a ‘buy' rating by UBS analysts on confidence the football club will rise to the top ranks of English and European football once more. UBS highlighted Man U's “superior revenue base” in a note, adding the club should eventually compete for the top spots the the Premier League and Champions League.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Manchester United: Optimism In A New Era
Manchester United stock has risen since March, driven by leadership changes and the appointment of new manager Ruben Amorim. Despite the improved sentiment, financial performance remains sluggish with limited revenue growth and ongoing losses, posing challenges for a sustained stock rally. The club aims to boost revenues by increasing ticket prices and cutting costs, but success on the field is crucial for long-term growth.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
New Strong Buy Stocks for December 2nd
EMBC, TOST, MNDY, NTRS and MANU have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on December 2, 2024.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 weeks ago
Manchester United: Buy Market Discount
Manchester United trades at a significant discount to its predicted value, despite being one of the world's premier sports franchises. The club's current market valuation is around $3 billion, far below the $6.6 billion valuation estimate by Forbes. The business forecasts FY25 revenues at $837 million, while the stock trades at only ~15x profit, indicating a substantial undervaluation.
Neutral
Proactive Investors
4 weeks ago
Manchester United, 'AI party' and Tesla's 'Game of Thrones' battle in California top this week's analyst calls
This week's top analyst calls feature a diverse range of insights across multiple sectors. Jefferies analysts described Manchester United's first earnings report of the new English Premier League season as "mixed.
Positive
Market Watch
1 month ago
Manchester United's turnaround is in early stages, but will pay off in long term, says analyst
Manchester United, which reported fiscal first-quarter results Tuesday, remains in the early stages of its turnaround, according to analyst firm Jefferies.
Positive
Proactive Investors
1 month ago
Man Utd earnings have more to like than dislike, says analyst
The first Manchester United Plc (NYSE:MANU) earnings report of the new EPL season was "mixed" but had more to like than dislike for analysts at Jefferies. Results for the three months to 30 September saw total revenue fall 9% year on year and adjusted profit (EBITDA) up 2%, respectively ahead of and below the broker's estimates.
Neutral
Proactive Investors
1 month ago
Manchester Utd swings to profit despite revenues fall, due to lower wages and pre-season tour costs
Manchester United Plc (NYSE:MANU) shares fell 1.7% after the US-owned football club reported a loss-making quarter due to lower revenues but kept full-year guidance unchanged. For the first quarter of its new fiscal year, the northwest-England entertainment company's revenue totalled £143.1 million, down 8.9% from a year earlier as matchday takings and broadcasting revenues were lower due to three fewer games.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Manchester United (MANU) Reports Break-Even Earnings for Q1
Manchester United (MANU) reported break-even quarterly earnings per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.29. This compares to loss of $0.07 per share a year ago.
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