8h agoSeeking AlphaBEARISH 34Earnings
Manchester United Non-GAAP EPS of -£0.1636, revenue of £157.5M
Manchester United (MANU) Q4 earnings: Non-GAAP EPS -£0.1636; revenue £157.5M (-4% Y/Y) and EBITDA £28.9M.
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Why Is MANCHESTER UTD PLC N A (MANU) Stock Down Today?
By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · September 23, 2026 at 9:32 AM ET · reviewed against 4 wire stories
MANCHESTER UTD PLC N A (MANU) is down -5.85% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 4 stories on MANU across 3 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bearish (avg 42/100).
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Why MANU stock is down today
Manchester United PLC's stock is down 5.85% to $19.31 in today's session, driven by disappointing fourth-quarter financial results and persistent concerns about the team's on-pitch performance. The company reported a non-GAAP loss of £0.1636 per share and revenue of £157.5 million, which fell 4% year-over-year. These results have raised concerns about the company's ability to generate consistent profitability.
What Happened
The stock opened at $20.01, reflecting a -2.4% gap from the previous close of $20.51. However, it quickly declined throughout the session, hitting a low of $19.05. The decline continued, with the last trade at $19.27. The session has seen minimal volume so far, with only 0.0M shares traded, which is 0.1 times the 3-month daily average. The negative sentiment is also reflected in the 30-day average sentiment score of 49/100, which has deteriorated to 41/100 in the last seven days.
The company's fourth-quarter results highlight ongoing financial challenges. Revenue was reported at £157.5 million with an EBITDA of £28.9 million, but the non-GAAP EPS of -£0.1636 indicates a continued loss. Seeking Alpha has rated the stock as a sell due to the team's on-pitch decline, mounting losses, and an overvalued stock price.
What The Data Shows
The stock has traded between $14.85 and $24.45 over the past 52 weeks. Today's session saw one fresh 52-week high and one fresh 52-week low printed. The company's fundamentals remain unprofitable, with a trailing twelve-month EPS of -0.14 and a net margin of -2.6%. Revenue has grown by 6.2% over the trailing twelve months, but this has not translated into profitability.
What To Watch
Investors should monitor the company's earnings report scheduled for September 23, 2026. This will provide further insight into the company's financial health and may influence future stock performance.
AI-assisted analysis composed exclusively from headlines and data on the Top Tier newswire. Public view is delayed 4 hours from real time. Not financial advice.
MANU by the numbers
Last: $19.31Session: -5.85%Coverage: 4 stories / 3 sourcesAI sentiment: 42/100 (bearish)Mkt cap: $3.4B52w: $14.85 to $24.45
The headlines behind the move
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Manchester United PLC Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2026 Results
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Manchester United: Its On-Pitch Struggles Can't Be Ignored
Manchester United is rated a sell due to persistent on-pitch decline, mounting losses, and an overvalued stock price. Click for this MANU stock update.
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