NYSE:MANU Manchester United (MANU) Stock Forecast, Price & News $19.79 -0.17 (-0.85%) (As of 09/29/2023 08:53 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$19.66▼$20.1350-Day Range$18.28▼$24.1852-Week Range$12.16▼$27.34Volume425,400 shsAverage Volume1.68 million shsMarket Capitalization$3.26 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$25.50 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Manchester United MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside28.9% Upside$25.50 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.96% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.82Based on 16 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($0.20) to ($0.13) Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.08 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector193rd out of 272 stocksAmusement & Recreation Services Industry6th out of 9 stocks 3.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingManchester United has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $25.50, Manchester United has a forecasted upside of 28.9% from its current price of $19.79.Amount of Analyst CoverageManchester United has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.96% of the outstanding shares of Manchester United have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverManchester United has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Manchester United has recently increased by 16.23%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldManchester United does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthManchester United does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for MANU. Previous Next 3.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentManchester United has a news sentiment score of 0.82. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.64 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 16 news articles for Manchester United this week, compared to 13 articles on an average week.Search Interest24 people have searched for MANU on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 71% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows5 people have added Manchester United to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 67% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Manchester United insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders68.63% of the stock of Manchester United is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 23.34% of the stock of Manchester United is held by institutions. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Manchester United are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.20) to ($0.13) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Manchester United is -27.11, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Manchester United is -27.11, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioManchester United has a P/B Ratio of 19.21. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) StockManchester United plc, together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates a professional sports team in the United Kingdom. It operates Manchester United Football Club, a professional football club. The company develops marketing and sponsorship relationships with international and regional companies to leverage its brand. It also markets and sells sports apparel, training and leisure wear, and other clothing featuring the Manchester United brand; and sells other licensed products, such as coffee mugs and bed spreads featuring the Manchester United brand and trademarks, as well as distributes these products through Manchester United branded retail centers and e-commerce platforms, and through the company's partners' wholesale distribution channels. In addition, the company distributes live football content directly, as well as through commercial partners; broadcasts television rights relating to the Premier League, Union of European Football Associations club competitions, and other competitions; and delivers Manchester United programming through MUTV television channel to territories worldwide. Further, it offers a direct to consumer subscription mobile application; and operates Old Trafford, a sports venue with 74,240 seats, as well as invests in properties. The company was formerly known as Manchester United Ltd. changed its name to Manchester United plc in August 2012. Manchester United plc was founded in 1878 and is based in Manchester, the United Kingdom.Read More MANU Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart MANU Stock News HeadlinesOctober 1, 2023 | bbc.comAston Villa Women v Manchester United WomenSeptember 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWRAPUP 2-Soccer-Champions City shocked by Wolves, Spurs down nine-man LiverpoolOctober 2, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)[BREAKING] New "Living Missile" to Replace Nuclear MissilesCBS News Reports: "It's an entirely new type of weapon." The New York Times Reports: "No existing defense can stop it." And one small company is building them for the Pentagon!September 30, 2023 | msn.comManchester United vs. Crystal Palace: Live Stream, Time, & How to Watch The Match OnlineSeptember 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUPDATE 2-Soccer-Man United slump to fourth season defeat at home to PalaceSeptember 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWorld’s Top 25 Richest Soccer Clubs Based on RevenueSeptember 27, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.comManchester United could get sweetened bid from Jim RatcliffeSeptember 27, 2023 | msn.comManchester United’s stock rises amid report of revamped Jim Ratcliffe takeover bidOctober 2, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)[BREAKING] Pentagon to Spend Billions on "Living Missile"Air Force Magazine calls it "transformational." The Wall Street Journal calls it one of the Pentagon's "highest priorities." National Defense Magazine reports "Eye-popping budget" for it. This small company won the first contract to build them!September 26, 2023 | msn.comManchester United v Crystal Palace: Carabao Cup – liveSeptember 26, 2023 | bbc.comManchester United 3-0 Crystal Palace: Hosts begin Carabao Cup defence with comfortable victorySeptember 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSoccer-Man Utd start League Cup defence with 3-0 win, Wolves and Luton loseSeptember 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUPDATE 1-Soccer-Man Utd start League Cup defence with 3-0 win, Wolves and Luton loseSeptember 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comManchester United PLC (MANU)'s True Worth: Is It Overpriced? An In-Depth ExplorationSeptember 26, 2023 | au.investing.comBillionaire Ratcliffe is restructuring his bid to buy Manchester United - reportSeptember 26, 2023 | msn.comManchester United gains on report Jim Ratcliffe reworking takeover offerSeptember 25, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.comManchester United shares seen higher amid fresh bid speculationSeptember 25, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.comManchester United takeover: shares seen higher amid fresh bid speculationSeptember 23, 2023 | msn.comManchester United player ratings vs Burnley as Jonny Evans and Bruno Fernandes goodSeptember 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMANU Sep 2023 31.000 callSeptember 22, 2023 | msn.comBurnley vs. Manchester United live stream: How to watch Premier League live online, TV channel, time, oddsSeptember 22, 2023 | msn.comManchester United: How To Speculate On This Takeover BattleSeptember 21, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.comManchester United earnings eagerly anticipated after stock volatilitySeptember 21, 2023 | sports.yahoo.comMan United Opens Champions League as Stock Slumps on Sale SkepticismSeptember 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSoccer-Bayern beat Manchester United 4-3 for opening Group A winSeptember 20, 2023 | ftw.usatoday.comHow to watch Champions League: Bayern Munich vs. Manchester United, time, TV channel, live streamSeptember 20, 2023 | msn.comBayern Munich v Manchester United – Champions LeagueSee More Headlines Receive MANU Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Manchester United and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address MANU Company Calendar Last Earnings11/17/2021Today10/01/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)12/06/2023Fiscal Year End6/30/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Amusement & recreation services Sub-IndustryN/A SectorConsumer Discretionary Current SymbolNYSE:MANU CUSIPN/A CIK1549107 Webwww.manutd.com Phone441618688000Fax44-16-1868-8818Employees1,035Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$25.50 High Stock Price Forecast$26.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$25.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+28.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.73) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-153,760,000.00 Net Margins-16.59% Pretax Margin-21.82% Return on Equity-46.66% Return on Assets-3.77% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio4.99 Current Ratio0.39 Quick Ratio0.39 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$776.37 million Price / Sales4.20 Cash Flow$0.89 per share Price / Cash Flow22.29 Book Value$1.03 per share Price / Book19.21Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares164,740,000Free Float51,681,000Market Cap$3.26 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.70 13 Stocks Institutional Investors Won't Stop BuyingWhich stocks are major institutional investors including hedge funds and endowments buying in today's market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of thirteen stocks that institutional investors are buying up as quickly as they can.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Joel M. Glazer (Age 56)Exec. Co-Chairman Mr. Avram A. Glazer (Age 63)Exec. Co-Chairman Mr. Richard Arnold (Age 52)CEO & Director Mr. John Clifford Baty (Age 52)CFO & Director Ms. Collette RocheChief Operating OfficerMr. Darren FletcherTechnical DirectorCorinna FreedmanHead of Investor RelationsMr. Patrick StewartChief Legal Officer & DirectorMr. Charlie BrooksDirector of CommunicationsPhil RainfordHead of Stadium Safety & SecurityMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsBowleroNYSE:BOWLSphere EntertainmentNYSE:SPHRAccel EntertainmentNYSE:ACELNeoGamesNASDAQ:NGMSLeggett & PlattNYSE:LEGView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipTucker Asset Management LLCBought 1,977 shares on 9/8/2023Ownership: 0.001%Wolverine Trading LLCBought 14,100 shares on 8/23/2023Ownership: 0.000%Osaic Holdings Inc.Sold 1,650 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.001%Walleye Trading LLCSold 4,900 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.000%Wells Fargo & Company MNBought 1,275 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.003%View All Institutional Transactions MANU Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Manchester United stock right now? 1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Manchester United in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" MANU shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MANU, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View MANU analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Manchester United's stock price forecast for 2023? 1 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Manchester United's stock. Their MANU share price forecasts range from $25.00 to $26.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $25.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 28.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for MANU or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have MANU shares performed in 2023? Manchester United's stock was trading at $23.33 at the start of the year. Since then, MANU stock has decreased by 15.2% and is now trading at $19.79. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Manchester United's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, December 6th 2023. View our MANU earnings forecast. How were Manchester United's earnings last quarter? Manchester United plc (NYSE:MANU) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, November, 17th. The company reported ($7.67) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($18.00) by $10.33. The company had revenue of $126.50 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $122.15 million. Manchester United had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 46.66% and a negative net margin of 16.59%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 16.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned ($0.24) earnings per share. What ETF holds Manchester United's stock ? Schwab Ariel ESG ETF holds 15,019 shares of MANU stock, representing 2.36% of its portfolio. What is Ed Woodward's approval rating as Manchester United's CEO? 52 employees have rated Manchester United Chief Executive Officer Ed Woodward on Glassdoor.com. Ed Woodward has an approval rating of 56% among the company's employees. This puts Ed Woodward in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Manchester United own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Manchester United investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Starbucks (SBUX), Gilead Sciences (GILD), General Motors (GM), Alphabet (GOOG), Pfizer (PFE), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Alibaba Group (BABA), BorgWarner (BWA) and Carnival Co. & (CCL). What is Manchester United's stock symbol? Manchester United trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "MANU." How do I buy shares of Manchester United? Shares of MANU stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Manchester United's stock price today? One share of MANU stock can currently be purchased for approximately $19.79. How much money does Manchester United make? Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) has a market capitalization of $3.26 billion and generates $776.37 million in revenue each year. The company earns $-153,760,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.73) on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Manchester United have? The company employs 1,035 workers across the globe. How can I contact Manchester United? Manchester United's mailing address is Sir Matt Busby Way Old Trafford, Manchester X0, M16 0RA. The official website for the company is www.manutd.com. The company can be reached via phone at 441618688000, via email at ir@manutd.co.uk, or via fax at 44-16-1868-8818. This page (NYSE:MANU) was last updated on 10/2/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Manchester United plc Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. 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