Manchester United reported fiscal 2026 second-quarter (Q2) total revenue of GBP 190.3 million (-4.2%), with commercial revenue of GBP 78.5 million (-7.8%), broadcasting revenue of GBP 62.3 million (+1.1%) and matchday revenue of GBP 49.5 million (-4.8%). Q2 adjusted EBITDA was GBP 76.0 million (+7.8%) and operating profit was GBP 19.6 million. Profit for the period was GBP 4.2 million, while net finance costs were GBP 13.9 million. For the fiscal 2026 first half (six months ended 31 December 2025), Manchester United posted total revenue of GBP 330.7 million (-3.2%), adjusted EBITDA of GBP 102.9 million (+9.2%) and operating profit of GBP 32.6 million. Profit for the period was a loss of GBP 2.5 million, and non-current borrowings were USD 650.0 million (contractual currency). The club reiterated FY2026 guidance for total revenue of GBP 640 million to GBP 660 million and adjusted EBITDA of GBP 180 million to GBP 200 million. In corporate and operational updates, the men’s first team was 4th in the Premier League and the women’s first team was 2nd in the Women’s Super League at the time of the release; the men’s team appointed Michael Carrick as head coach through the end of the 2025/26 season. Management said results reflected the impact of operating cost and headcount reduction programs, and the club highlighted support for the launch of the Old Trafford Regeneration Mayoral Development Corporation as part of plans toward a new stadium project.
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