Manchester United plc, together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates a professional sports team in the United Kingdom. It operates Manchester United Football Club, a professional football club. The company develops marketing and sponsorship relationships with international and regional companies to leverage 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 bed spreads featuring the Manchester United brand and trademarks, as well as distributes these products through Manchester United branded retail centers and e-commerce platforms, and through the company's partners' wholesale distribution channels. In addition, the company distributes live football content directly, as well as through commercial partners; broadcasts television rights relating to the Premier League, Union of European Football Associations club competitions, and other competitions; and delivers Manchester United programming through MUTV television channel to territories worldwide. Further, it operates Old Trafford, a sports venue with 74,240 seats, as well as 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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Carnival Corporation & plc CCL reported impressive second-quarter fiscal 2025 (ended May 31, 2025) results, with adjusted earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate and increasing year over year.
This upside was primarily backed by sustained demand strength and robust onboard revenues.
The company surpassed its 2026 SEA Change financial targets 18 months ahead of schedule, with adjusted EBITDA per ALBD growing 52% and adjusted ROIC increasing more than 12.5% in less than two years. Moreover, it also met its third 2026 SEA Change commitment to cut carbon intensity by 20% from the 2019 level. This strong financial outlook underscores the company's operational efficiency and strategic growth initiatives.
Moving ahead, the company aims to continue focusing on its strategy to deliver same-ship, high-margin revenue growth amid favorable booking position, to position for robust revenue visibility and profitability in 2026 and beyond.
CCL’s Q2 Earnings & Revenues
In the quarter under review, the company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 35 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 24 cents by 45.8%. In the year-ago quarter, CCL posted an adjusted EPS of 11 cents.
Revenues in the quarter totaled $6.33 billion, beating the consensus mark of $6.21 billion by 2%. The metric also increased 9.5% year over year. (See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.)
Carnival Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
During the quarter, passenger ticket revenues amounted to $4.1 billion, up from $3.75 billion reported in the prior-year quarter. Our estimate for passenger ticket revenues was $3.96 billion.
Onboard and other revenues increased to $2.22 billion from $2.03 billion reported in the year-ago quarter. Our estimate for Onboard and other revenues was pegged at $2.21 billion.
Carnival’s Financials
Adjusted net income in the quarter amounted to $470 million, significantly up 250.7% year over year from $134 million. The uptick was attributable to higher ticket prices, increased onboard spending and favorable timing of expenses between the quarters.
Adjusted EBITDA totaled $1.51 billion, up from $1.2 billion reported in the prior-year quarter.
CCL’s Balance Sheet
As of May 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $2.15 billion compared with $1.21 billion as of Nov. 30, 2024. Carnival ended the quarter with liquidity of $5.17 billion. Total debt (current and long-term) as of May 31 was $27.3 billion compared with $27.48 billion as of Nov. 30, 2024.
Bookings Update of Carnival
Carnival continues to capitalize on robust demand, with its cumulative advanced booked position for the remainder of 2025 remaining strong, thanks to robust occupancy and favorable pricing (on cc basis). The company’s strategic yield management approach has driven record-high cumulative advance bookings, with pricing at historical peaks for each quarter and occupancy levels aligning with last year’s records.
Additionally, the booked position for 2026 is in line with 2025 record levels, with historical high prices. With the booking curve extending further than ever before, CCL remains well-positioned for long-term growth.
Total customer deposits as of May 31 were $8.08 billion compared with $7.3 billion reported in the preceding quarter.
CCL Unveils Q3 View & Raises Fiscal 2025 Outlook
For third-quarter fiscal 2025, Carnival expects adjusted EBITDA to be approximately $2.87 billion. It expects adjusted net income to be about $1.8 billion. The company expects adjusted EPS to be nearly $1.30.
For fiscal 2025, the company now anticipates adjusted EBITDA to be approximately $6.9 billion (up from the previous expectation of about $6.7 billion), reflecting more than 10% growth year over year. Adjusted net income is now anticipated to be about $2.69 billion, up from the previously expected value of $2.49 billion. CCL now expects adjusted EPS to be approximately $1.97, up from $1.83 expected earlier.
CCL’s Zacks Rank and Stocks to Consider
Carnival Corporation currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Manchester United plc MANU currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks Rank #1 stocks here.
The company has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 56.4%, on average. The stock has gained 10.3% in the year-to-date period. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Manchester United’s fiscal 2026 sales and EPS implies growth of 9.6% and 56.6%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality, Inc. PRSU currently sports a Zacks Rank of 1. The company has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 19.2%, on average. The stock has tumbled 32% year to date.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Pursuit Attractions’ 2025 sales indicate a decline of 64.6% but and the EPS indicate growth of 800%, from the year-ago levels.
Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited ATAT currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The company has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 3.9%, on average. The stock has moved up 21.1% in the year-to-date period.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Atour Lifestyle’s 2025 sales and EPS indicates an increase of 30.5% and 25.6%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
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Marriott International, Inc.’s MAR City Express brand recently announced plans to enter four new markets in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region. The move strengthens Marriott’s presence in the affordable midscale segment.
Marriott Strengthens Its Midscale Portfolio
In 2023, Marriott's acquisition of the City Express brand marked a significant milestone — its entry into the affordable midscale market. This strategic move unlocked growth potential in key regions like Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Costa Rica while paving the way for fresh opportunities in secondary and tertiary markets.
Since then, City Express has demonstrated strong performance, expanding across CALA with 12 new hotel signings in 2024, comprising 1,236 rooms. The portfolio now includes 153 hotels with 17,777 rooms, showcasing Marriott’s commitment to meeting the needs of budget-conscious travelers.
Emphasis on Development Strategies Bodes Well
By focusing on new builds and conversions, Marriott is offering flexibility for developers while delivering value-driven options for guests. This approach positions the brand to meet the needs of business and leisure travelers in secondary and tertiary markets across CALA.
The company intends to open City Express by Marriott in Argentina with two properties, including City Express by Marriott Iguazu (in the second quarter of 2025) and City Express by Marriott Anelo Neuquen (in 2027). In Bolivia, the company expects to open City Express by Marriott Santa Cruz de la Sierra in early 2027.
In Nicaragua, the company stated the conversion of three properties, including City Express by Marriott Managua, City Express by Marriott Estelí and City Centro by Marriott La Recoleccion, in the third quarter of 2025. Additionally, Peru will welcome a dual-brand property in Casma by 2027, featuring City Express Plus by Marriott and City Express Suites by Marriott.
Laurent de Kousemaeker, Marriott’s Chief Development Officer for CALA, expressed enthusiasm about the brand’s expansion into Argentina, Bolivia, Nicaragua and Peru. He emphasized the rising demand for affordable, high-quality lodging options across the region and highlighted Marriott’s confidence in the continued success of City Express.
MAR’s Price Performance
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Coming to price performance, shares of Marriott have gained 8.7% in the past three months compared with the industry’s 7.1% rise. The company is benefiting from robust global travel demand, driving growth in international markets and steady performance in the United States and Canada, along with solid global booking trends. Also, increased business transient demand and leisure transient RevPAR added to the upside. The company stated that group revenues for 2025 were pacing 7% higher (by the end of the third quarter). The emphasis on expansion initiatives, digital innovation and the loyalty program bodes well. Earnings estimates for 2025 have increased in the past 30 days.
MAR’s Zacks Rank and Stocks to Consider
Marriott currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Manchester United plc MANU sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). MANU delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 95.6%, on average. The stock has gained 1.5% in the past three months. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks Rank #1 stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MANU’s 2026 sales and earnings per share (EPS) indicates growth of 8.1% and 10.2%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. JAKK currently sports a Zacks Rank #1. JAKK delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of negative 75.9%, on average. The stock has gained 7% in the past three months.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for JAKK’s 2025 sales indicates growth of 1.9% from the year-ago levels.
Carnival Corporation & plc CCL currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). CCL has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 326.4%, on average. The stock has surged 22.4% in the past three months.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CCL’s 2025 sales and EPS indicates growth of 4.1% and 24.7%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. RCL recently announced an agreement with Chantiers de l'Atlantique to build a sixth Edge Series ship for Celebrity Cruises. Scheduled for delivery in 2028, the new vessel, referred to as Edge 6 or "Xcel 2," will join the likes of Celebrity Xcel (set to launch in November 2025), Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex and Celebrity Edge.
Celebrity Cruises’ Edge Series focuses on premium cruising by combining cutting-edge design with exceptional guest experiences. The upcoming Edge 6 will build upon unique offerings, such as the Magic Carpet, the world’s first cantilevered floating platform at sea and Infinite Veranda staterooms that dissolve the boundaries between ship and shore.
According to Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, the addition of Edge 6 in partnership with Chantiers de l'Atlantique marks another significant step in the company’s mission to deliver world-class vacations with a commitment to responsible growth.
RCL’s Focus on New Ship Addition Bodes Well
RCL focuses on new, innovative ships and onboard experiences to differentiate its offering as well as deliver superior yields and margins. During the third quarter of 2024, RCL launched Utopia of the Seas, a new ship quickly reshaping its short Caribbean offerings. The ship serves as a crucial entry point for first-time cruisers and newcomers to the brand, particularly appealing to millennials and younger guests. Demand for Utopia has significantly outpaced expectations in both ticket pricing and onboard revenues.
Building on the strong market reception of Icon of the Seas and the anticipation surrounding Star of the Seas, the company announced plans to construct a fourth Icon-class ship, expected to join the Royal Caribbean fleet in 2027. Other expansions include Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, debuting in mid 2025. The seventh Oasis-class ship is scheduled for 2028.
Royal Caribbean Stock Price Performance
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Shares of RCL have gained 21% in the past three months compared with the industry's 9.5% growth. The company is benefiting from strong cruising demand from new and loyal guests and robust booking trends. The company's flexible sourcing model, AI-driven yield management tools and brand appeal enable it to attract a wide array of guests, including younger demographics and higher-yielding customers.
Also, strength in consumer spending onboard and pre-cruise purchases bodes well. Going forward, the company emphasized investing in a modern digital travel platform to streamline the vacation booking process for customers and expand wallet share. Earnings estimates for 2025 have increased in the past 60 days, depicting analysts' optimism regarding the stock growth potential.
RCL’s Zacks Rank & Other Key Picks
Royal Caribbean currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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Manchester United plc MANU sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). MANU delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 95.6%, on average. The stock has gained 4.9% in the past three months. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks Rank #1 stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MANU’s 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 8.1% and 10.2%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. JAKK currently sports a Zacks Rank #1. JAKK delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of negative 75.9%, on average. The stock has gained 12.8% in the past three months.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for JAKK’s 2025 sales indicates growth of 1.9% from the year-ago levels.
Carnival Corporation & plc CCL currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. CCL has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 326.4%, on average. The stock has surged 22.9% in the past three months.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CCL’s 2025 sales and EPS indicates growth of 4.1% and 24.7%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
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(RTTNews) - Manchester United (MANU) announced Wednesday a third-quarter net loss of 71.4 million British pounds or 43.12 pence per basic share, sharply wider than 5.6 million pounds or 3.40 pence per basic share in the prior-year quarter.
Excluding items, adjusted loss per basic share for the quarter was 24.47 pence, compared to adjusted loss per basic share of 7.41 pence in the year-ago quarter.
Total revenues for the quarter declined 19.6 percent to 136.7 pounds from 170.0 pounds in the same quarter last year.
Broadcasting revenue dipped 26.0 percent to 37.5 million pounds and matchday revenue slipped 40.7 percent to 29.6 million pounds, while commercial revenue edged up 0.3 percent to 69.6 million pounds from last year.
Looking ahead to fiscal 2024, the company reiterates its previous revenue guidance of 635 million pounds to 665 million pounds and its previous adjusted EBITDA guidance of 125 million pounds to 150 million pounds.
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Manchester United Q3 Loss Sharply Widens, But Reiterates FY24 Revenue Outlook

March 28 (Reuters) - Liverpool and Manchester United have jointly launched an education programme through their foundations to tackle tragedy-related abuse, the clubs said in the run-up to their Premier League game at Old Trafford on April 7.
The clubs have repeatedly condemned fans chanting in reference to the Hillsborough tragedy, the Heysel Stadium disaster, and the Munich air disaster to mock opposition supporters, a practice liable to criminal prosecution.
"We fully support this event hosted by Liverpool and Manchester United and are working closely with both clubs to develop and deliver this education initiative," Premier League Director of Community Nick Perchard said in a statement.
The two foundations will develop the programme further in partnership with the league and are committed to making it an annual part of their engagement across the Merseyside and Greater Manchester regions.
Last week, a Manchester United supporter was charged by Greater Manchester Police in relation to tragedy-related abuse towards Liverpool fans during FA Cup quarter-final on March 17.
Arsenal also welcomed banning orders handed out to three fans after they pleaded guilty to tragedy-related abuse during an FA Cup match against Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on Jan. 7.
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Soccer-Liverpool, Man Utd jointly launch programme to combat tragedy-related abuse

(RTTNews) - Manchester United and Malaysia Airlines announced a multi-year partnership which will see the airline become the club's official commercial airline.
The partnership was announced by Malaysia Airlines' Group Managing Director of Malaysia Aviation Group, Izham Ismail, at a major industry trade fair in Kuala Lumpur.
Izham Ismail, said, "We are delighted to announce this exciting partnership with Manchester United, a club synonymous with excellence and sporting passion around the world."
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CHELTENHAM, England, March 14 (Reuters) - Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson celebrated his first Cheltenham Festival winner as a co-owner on Thursday and then completed a double 40 minutes later before old rival Harry Redknapp denied him the treble.
The Scot was in the winners' enclosure after Monmiral, a 25-1 shot ridden by Harry Cobden and trained by Paul Nicholls, chased down Kyntara to win the Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle.
"Well that was fantastic... It’s my first winner here, John (Hales, co-owner) is the master, he chooses the horses and we back him all the way," he told ITV Racing.
Protektorat, at 17-2, then beat favourite Envoi Allen and jockey Rachael Blackmore to win the Ryanair Chase on day three of the Festival that culminates with the Gold Cup on Friday.
"I've waited 20 years and now had two winners in 40 minutes," said Ferguson.
The 82-year-old was joined at the Prestbury Park racecourse by former United captain Bryan Robson and ex-Premier League manager Sam Allardyce, who celebrated the win together.
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Redknapp then watched his horse Shakem Up'Arry -- named after the regular shout of a fan behind the West Ham dugout when he was boss there -- beat Ferguson's Il Ridoto in the Plate Handicap Chase.
"My nan got me into racing, she was a bookies runner back in the day," Redknapp told ITV Racing.
"She'd get locked up in Poplar Police Station in the East End of London, because it was illegal in those days. I love the horses, I love the Festival, I love the people. It means so much."
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(RTTNews) - Manchester United (MANU) announced Tuesday a second-quarter net income of 20.4 million British pounds or 12.49 pence per basic share, sharply higher than 6.3 million pounds or 3.87 pence per basic share in the prior-year quarter.
Excluding items, adjusted earnings per basic share for the quarter was 11.83 pence, compared to adjusted loss per basic share of 6.18 pence in the year-ago quarter.
Total revenues for the quarter grew 34.9 percent to 225.8 pounds from 167.3 pounds in the same quarter last year.
Broadcasting revenue surged 81.0 percent to 106.4 million pounds and matchday revenue increased 59.2 percent to 47.6 million pounds, while commercial revenue declined 8.8 percent to 71.8 million pounds from last year.
Looking ahead to fiscal 2024, the company reiterates its previous revenue guidance of 635 million pounds to 665 million pounds and its previous adjusted EBITDA guidance of 125 million pounds to 150 million pounds.
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Manchester United Q2 Profit Soars; Reiterates FY24 Revenue Outlook

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March 12 (Reuters) - Manchester United MANU.N is looking to new co-owner Jim Ratcliffe to help "deliver success on the pitch", it said on Tuesday, after broadcasting revenue from the lucrative UEFA Champions League boosted the club's second-quarter profit.
The Premier League club, which was knocked out of Europe's top tier competition late in the quarter, reported net income of 20.4 million pounds ($26.10 million) for the three months ended Dec. 31, compared with 6.3 million pounds a year earlier.
"This is an exciting time at Manchester United following the completion of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment, and we are all focused on working together with our new co-owners to drive the club forward and deliver success on the pitch," finance chief Cliff Baty said in a statement.
Ratcliffe struck a long-awaited deal in December to buy a 25% stake in the club and take charge of their soccer operations to try to revive its fortunes on the pitch.
United, currently sixth on the Premier League table, cut its annual profit and revenue forecast in January, weeks after it was knocked out of the Champions League.
It kept that forecast unchanged on Tuesday.
Revenue at the club rose 35% to nearly 226 million pounds in the quarter.
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Man Utd profit rises as club looks to Ratcliffe for on-pitch success

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee
Asian stocks resumed their recent upward drift on Tuesday, reaching seven month highs even as many traders awaited U.S. inflation due later in the day.
But in European hours it will be UK wage data at centre stage, keeping investors in Britain's pound on guard.
The pound GBP=D3 was hovering not far from the seven month high it touched on Friday, with investors beefing up their bullish positions in the currency. Sterling is up 0.7% for the year.
For the past few months investors have been drawn to the pound's higher yield, boosted by expectations that persistent inflation will compel the Bank of England to keep interest rates higher for longer despite a sluggish economy.
Data shows that speculators boosted their bullish sterling position to $4.635 billion in the week to March 5, just shy of last July's nine-year high. GBPNETUSD=
Markets are pricing in August as the starting point for rate cuts from the BOE, while the European Central Bank and the U.S. Federal Reserve are expected to move in June.
Data on Tuesday is expected to show that British pay excluding bonuses grew 6.2% in the three months to January, unchanged from December. Any surprise might lead markets to rethink their BoE bets.
European bourses are due for a strong open, futures indicated, with the pan-European STOXX 600 .STOXX just shy of the record peak it touched last week.
Among macroeconomic indicators, the spotlight will be firmly on the U.S. inflation report due later in the day, with expectations for a monthly increase of 0.4%, and 3.1% on an annual basis. Core inflation is seen rising 0.3%, which would push the annual pace down to 3.7%.
The currency market was largely muted in Asian hours except for the yen JPY=EBS, which has perked up in the past week over mounting speculation that the Bank of Japan may just about be ready to exit its negative interest rate policy.
The yen on Tuesday was on the back foot, though, after BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said the economy was recovering but also showing some signs of weakness.
Germany's inflation data for February is the only other major economic event. Also in focus will be quarterly earnings from Manchester United MANU.N, where the spotlight will be on what comes next after British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe struck a deal to buy a 25% stake in the club to try to revive its fortunes.
Key developments that could influence markets on Tuesday:
Economic events: German Feb CPI, UK average weekly earnings for Jan
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