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Manchester (MANU) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup

SellModerate Confidence

Communication Services · Entertainment

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $18.63: Quality below floor (2.7 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 4.5/10. Specifically: Elevated put/call ratio: 1.75; Below-average business quality.

Manchester United plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates a professional sports team in the United Kingdom. The company is involved in marketing and sponsorship relationships with international and regional companies to commercialize its brand. It also markets and sells... Read more

$18.63+9.5% A.UpsideScore 4.5/10#23 of 27 Entertainment
Stop $17.68Target $20.45(analyst − 15%)A.R:R 0.9:1
Analyst target$24.06+29.1%3 analysts
$20.45our TP
$18.63price
$24.06mean
$16
$30

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $18.63: Quality below floor (2.7 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 4.5/10. Specifically: Elevated put/call ratio: 1.75; Below-average business quality. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 62, MACD bullish. Score 4.5/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/7 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 43d clear, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

Thesis

Rewards
No bull case signals
Risks
Quality below floor (2.7 < 4.0)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)
P/E (Fwd)215.7
Mkt Cap$3.0B
EV/EBITDA17.3
Profit Mgn-1.4%
ROE-4.7%
Rev Growth-4.2%
Beta0.58
DividendNone
Rating analysts9

Quality Signals

Piotroski F4/9

Options Flow

P/C1.75bearish
IV80%elevated
Max Pain$9-51.7% vs spot

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Rating Breakdown

4 floor-breakers

Unprofitable operations — net margin -1.4%. Quality floor flags this regardless of sector context.static

Roe
0.0
Roa
0.0
Net Margin
0.0
Fcf Quality
0.0
Current Ratio
1.3
Rule Of 40
3.0
Operating Margin
3.4
Piotroski F
4.4
Moat
5.0
Gross Margin
10.0
Cash-burning: FCF -7% of revenueNo competitive moatRule of 40: -11 (fail)Quality concerns

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Quality Rank
1.2
Growth Rank
1.2
Value Rank
5.0

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Bollinger
0.0
Support Resistance
0.3
52w Position
9.0

No near-term catalyst priced in. Thesis progression will come from fundamentals grinding, not event reaction.static

Surprise Avg
0.0
Earnings History
3.3
Erm
5.0
Earnings Timing
5.0
Earnings concerns: 2B/2M
GatesA.R:R 0.9 < 1.5@spotMomentum 6.3>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 43d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
62 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $16.69Resistance $18.75

Price Targets

$18
$20
A.Upside+9.8%
A.R:R0.9:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Quality below floor (2.7 < 4.0)
! Reward/Risk 0.9:1 at current price — below 1.5:1 minimum

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-06-12 (43d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is MANU stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $18.63: Quality below floor (2.7 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 4.5/10. Specifically: Elevated put/call ratio: 1.75; Below-average business quality. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 62, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $17.68. Score 4.5/10, moderate confidence.

What is the MANU stock price target?

Take-profit target: $20.45 (+9.5% upside). Prior stop was $17.68. Stop-loss: $17.68.

What are the risks of investing in MANU?

Quality below floor (2.7 < 4.0).

Is MANU overvalued or undervalued?

Manchester trades at a P/E of N/A (forward 215.7). TrendMatrix value score: 4.5/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about MANU?

9 analysts cover MANU with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $24.

What does Manchester do?Manchester United plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates a professional sports team in the United Kingdom. The...

Manchester United plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates a professional sports team in the United Kingdom. The company is involved in marketing and sponsorship relationships with international and regional companies to commercialize its brand. It also markets and sells sports apparel, training and leisure wear, and other clothing; and other licensed products, such as coffee mugs and home accessories featuring the Manchester United brand and trademarks through Manchester United branded retail centers and e-commerce platforms, and through partners' wholesale distribution channels. In addition, the company distributes live football content directly, as well as through commercial partners; television rights relating to the Premier League, Union of European Football Associations club competitions, and other competitions, as well as delivers Manchester United programming through the MUTV television channel to territories worldwide. Further, it operates Old Trafford, a sports venue, as well as owns or leases, and 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 headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom.

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