Manchester United plc has reported third quarter fiscal 2026 results, showing total quarterly revenue up 18.1% to £189.5 million helped by a 57.1% rise in broadcasting revenue to £64.9 million.

However, the company added: “Exceptional items for the quarter were a cost of £16.7 million, primarily as a result of costs associated with the exit of former men’s first team head coach Ruben Amorim, along with certain members of his coaching team.

“Exceptional items for the prior year quarter were a cost of £2.7 million, as result of compensation for loss of office costs incurred in relation to the restructuring of the club’s operations.

“Loss on disposal of intangible assets for the quarter was £5.2 million, primarily due to the write off of costs capitalised in respect of Ruben Amorim and certain members of his coaching team, compared to a profit of £2.3 million for the prior year quarter.”

For fiscal 2026, the company increased its revenue guidance to between £655 million and £665 million. The company also raised its Adjusted EBITDA guidance to between £200 million and £210 million.

Manchester United plc CEO Omar Berrada said: “We feel very positive about the club’s progress this season and the continuing positive impact of our business transformation initiatives.

“Finishing third in the Premier League and securing qualification to next season’s UEFA Champions League is testament to our men’s team’s improved form on the pitch.

“Michael Carrick has done an excellent job in the 17 games he has overseen and we are delighted that he will continue as Head Coach.

“Our women’s team reached the quarter final in the UEFA Women’s Champions League and also reached the final of the League Cup for the first time and will be participating once again in the World Sevens Series.

“On the academy side, reaching the FA Youth Cup and PL2 play-off finals is also an indication of our continued commitment to youth development.”