Manchester United plc
MANU
$15.72 -1.93%
Exchange: NYSE | Sector: Communication Services | Industry: Entertainment
Q1 2025
Published: Nov 26, 2024

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $143.07M down 8.9% year-over-year
  • EPS of $0.01 increased by 104.9% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 100.0%
  • Net income of 1.33M
  • "N/A" - N/A

Manchester United plc (MANU) QQ1 2025 Results: Revenue GBP143.1m, EBITDA GBP23.4m; Margin Pressure Amid Strategic Investments

Executive Summary

Manchester United plc delivered a mixed QQ1 2025 performance characterized by a GBP143.1 million revenue line and a gross profit that equals revenue, implying a 100% gross margin in the period. The company posted an EBITDA of GBP23.366 million but recorded an operating loss of GBP 6.968 million as operating expenses totaled GBP 150.033 million. Net income stood at GBP 1.329 million with EPS of GBP 0.0078, aided by GBP 8.596 million of net other income. YoY revenue declined 8.93% while QoQ revenue grew 0.6%. The quarter reflected heavy investment activity and a capital expenditure program that drove negative free cash flow (GBP -150.722 million), despite a positive operating cash flow of GBP 13.317 million and a net cash inflow from financing activities of GBP 199.872 million. The balance sheet shows a highly leveraged profile: total debt GBP 722.704 million and net debt GBP 573.146 million, with current liquidity metrics weak (current ratio 0.37, quick 0.35, cash ratio 0.19) and negative working capital. Management commentary was not available in the provided transcript, so forward-looking signaling hinges on strategy around monetizing digital platforms, sponsorships, licensing, and debt optimization. In sum, the quarter underscores Manchester United’s brand strength and direct-to-consumer opportunities, but highlights near-term profitability pressures and elevated leverage that warrants close monitoring by investors.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

143.07M
QoQ: 0.60% | YoY:-8.93%

Gross Profit

143.07M
1.00% margin
QoQ: 0.60% | YoY:-8.93%

Operating Income

-6.97M
QoQ: 78.50% | YoY:-483.91%

Net Income

1.33M
QoQ: 103.66% | YoY:105.16%

EPS

0.01
QoQ: 103.55% | YoY:104.88%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

  • Revenue: 143,065,000; YoY: -8.93%; QoQ: 0.60%
  • Gross Profit: 143,065,000; YoY: -8.93%; QoQ: 0.60%
  • Operating Income: -6,968,000; YoY: -483.91%; QoQ: +78.50%
  • EBITDA: 23,366,000; EBITDA Margin (EBITDARatio): 0.1633 approx. 16.3%
  • Net Income: 1,329,000; YoY: +105.16%; QoQ: +103.66%

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q2 2025 198.70 -0.16 -12.0% View
Q1 2025 143.07 0.01 -8.9% View
Q4 2024 142.21 -0.22 -15.0% View
Q3 2024 136.69 -0.43 -18.3% View
Q2 2024 225.76 0.12 +32.8% View