Manchester United posts profit bounce on cost cuts

Manchester United Plc (NYSE:MANU)'s first-quarter results showed a sharp swing to profitability, driven by aggressive cost discipline, even as revenue faced headwinds from the absence of European competition. Revenue for the quarter fell 1.9% year-on-year to £140.3 million, slightly above Jefferies' £135 million forecast.

Proactive Investors • Dec 11, 2025

Manchester United PLC Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

MANCHESTER, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Manchester United (NYSE: MANU; the “Company” and the “Group”) today announced financial results for the 2026 fiscal first quarter ended 30 September 2025. Management Commentary Omar Berrada, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “These robust financial results reflect the resilience of Manchester United as we make strong progress in our transformation of the club. The difficult decisions we have made in the past year have resulted in a sustainably lower cost.

Business Wire • Dec 11, 2025

Manchester United: An Institution Steeped In Legacy, A Business Stuck Mid-Table

Manchester United plc reported Q1 FY26 revenues of £140.3M and adjusted EBITDA of £26.9M, with operating profit swinging positive year-over-year. MANU commercial revenue slipped 1.3% as sponsorships declined 9.3%, highlighting vulnerability to expiring deals and the need to sustain global brand appeal. Retail, merchandising, and product licensing revenue grew 11% due to the fully operational e-commerce platform, reflecting MANU's improved fan engagement and operational adjustments.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2025

Manchester United Q1 Preview: Musk's Favorite Soccer Team Could Boost Stock With On-Field Performance

Publicly traded soccer team Manchester United (NYSE: MANU) is one of the most-followed sports teams in the world and will look to show how a rebound in on-field performance can boost financial performance when the company reports first-quarter results Thursday before market open.

Benzinga • Dec 10, 2025

Manchester United plc Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Report Date

MANCHESTER, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Manchester United plc (NYSE: MANU), announces that it will report results for the first quarter fiscal 2026 period ended 30 September 2025 via press release on 11 December 2025 at 7:00 AM EST. About Manchester United Manchester United is one of the most popular and successful sports teams in the world, playing one of the most popular spectator sports on Earth. Through our 148-year football heritage we have won 69 trophies, enabling us to develop what we bel.

Business Wire • Dec 5, 2025

Manchester United shares rise in New York after Saudi Arabia takeover report

Manchester United Plc's (NYSE:MANU) New York-listed shares traded higher ahead of Thursday's opening bell as a social media post by an influential Saudi Arabian official reopened speculation over a potential new takeover of the football club. Turki Al-Sheikh, head of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority and 'Riyadh Season', in a social media post, claimed that Manchester United was in “an advanced stage” of negotiations with a new investor.

Proactive Investors • Oct 9, 2025

Manchester United: Buy The Team Disappointment

Manchester United plc trades at a significant discount to its estimated $6.6 billion franchise value, despite recent adjusted EBITDA improvements. The EPL franchise reported record FQ4 '25 results with revenues up 15.4% and adjusted EBITDA nearly doubling, though full-year revenue growth was modest. Broadcasting revenue remains a challenge due to poor on-field performance, but cost controls and commercial growth support a bullish long-term outlook.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 19, 2025

Manchester United shares slumped on disappointing financial forecasts, but UBS sees potential for a significant recovery

Manchester United Plc (NYSE:MANU) shares slumped overnight after telling investors that revenue for the 2026 financial year will be below previous expectations. The Manchester football club last night reported on the New York Stock Exchange, a record revenue tally of £666.5 million for the year ended 30 June, which was only 0.7% higher than last year, as fourth quarter revenue came in at £164.1 million.

Proactive Investors • Sep 18, 2025

Manchester United PLC Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2025 Results

MANCHESTER, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Manchester United (NYSE: MANU; the “Company”, the “Group” and the “Club”) today announced financial results for the 2025 fiscal fourth quarter and twelve months ended 30 June 2025. Management Commentary Omar Berrada, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “As we settle into the 2025/26 season, we are working hard to improve the club in all areas. On the field, we are pleased with the additions we have made to our men's and women's first team squads over the su.

Business Wire • Sep 17, 2025

Manchester United (MANU) Reports Q4 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates

Manchester United (MANU) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.04 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.09. This compares to a loss of $0.2 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 17, 2025