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Manchester United Q1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2026 earnings summary11 Dec, 2025
Executive summary
Total revenue for Q1 FY2026 was £140.3 million, down 2.0% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA up 13.5% to £26.9 million.
Operating profit reached £13.0 million, reversing a £7.0 million loss in the prior year quarter, driven by cost and headcount reductions.
Men's team ranked 6th in the Premier League; women's team 3rd in the Women's Super League and qualified for UEFA Women's Champions League league phase.
Partnerships with Canon Medical Systems and Concha y Toro were extended.
Financial highlights
Commercial revenue was £84.2 million (down 1.3%), broadcasting revenue £29.9 million (down 4.5%), and matchday revenue £26.2 million (down 1.1%) year-over-year.
Sponsorship revenue fell 9.3% to £47.0 million, while retail and licensing revenue rose 11.0% to £37.2 million.
Operating expenses decreased 7.1% to £172.4 million, with employee benefit expenses down 8.2% to £73.6 million.
Profit on disposal of intangible assets was £45.0 million, up 26.4% year-over-year.
Net finance costs were £21.4 million, compared to net finance income of £8.6 million in the prior year, due to unfavorable FX movements.
Net loss for the period was £6.6 million, compared to a profit of £1.3 million in the prior year quarter.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year FY2026 revenue guidance reiterated at £640–£660 million; adjusted EBITDA guidance at £180–£200 million.
Club remains compliant with Premier League and UEFA financial regulations.
Operating cash flow decline drivers
Sponsorship revenue decline: partner mix impact
Liquidity outlook given current borrowings
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