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Manchester United Ltd. Class A

Stage 3 · Topping · week 6

As of Oct 22, 2026, Manchester United is in Stage 3, the topping phase, now in week 6 (since Sep 14, 2026). It closed at $20.78, 14.1% below its 52-week high and above its 200-day average, which is rising.

Manchester United plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates a professional sports team in the United Kingdom. More about the company

$20.78
-1.05% today
$3.6B · Mid cap
Market Neutral — Building

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Our read

Topping: the uptrend is tiring

Setup score

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Momentum

Accelerating ⇈

Edge

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22
S4 14w
S1 19w
S4 16w
S3 17w
S2 31w
2023-08-162026-10-22
S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)
S2 4w → S3 1w → S4 14w → S1 9w → S4 12w → S1 19w → S4 5w → S3 2w → S2 9w → S3 2w → S4 16w → S1 5w → S2 9w → S3 17w → S4 4w → S1 1w → S2 31w → S3 6w current
Total tracked: 165 weeks across 18 stage runs.

MANU among Entertainment18th of 41 by relative strength

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Stocks in Entertainment ranked by relative strength, with stage and one-month change
#StockStageRS1M
1MCSStage 2 · wk 3395+1.8%
2STRZStage 3 · wk 795−0.8%
3MSGSStage 2 · wk 5592−1.3%
4MSGEStage 2 · wk 6692−0.1%
5SPHRStage 3 · wk 691−17.9%
6IMAXStage 2 · wk 1990−1.9%
7ROKUStage 2 · wk 2590+4.3%
8CNKStage 2 · wk 2885+10.7%
…18MANUStage 3 · wk 664+1.4%
vs 52W High
-14.1%
$15.20 lo$24.19 hi
14.1% below 52W high, weakening from peak
The stock is rolling over from its 52-week high. In Stage 3 distribution, new long positions carry high risk.
Stage Maturity
Week 6
1w13w26w
Week 6, distribution
How long this stock has been in Stage 3 distribution. Longer tops often precede deeper Stage 4 declines.
vs 200 DMA
5.1%
200 DMA: $19.78 · rising
Stock is losing its 200 DMA. Once lost, it confirms Stage 4 risk. This is a major red flag for existing holders.
Rel Volume
0.53x
vs 50-day avg
Volume spikes on down days during Stage 3 signal distribution, with institutions exiting. Stage analysis reads that as a warning against new long positions.
Trend Health
↗ ⇈
Short-term trend rising gently, and accelerating
Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.
1M
+1.4%
3M
-8.3%
6M
+22.6%
YTD
+31.7%
1Y
+12.0%
Scan Membership
Breakout Watch
Latest: 2024-11-26
8 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2018-10-16.
A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.
Recent Stage Timeline
2026-10-22S3
Wk 6 · Vol 0.53x
2026-10-21S3
Wk 6 · Vol 0.44x
2026-10-20S3
Wk 6 · Vol 0.53x
2026-10-19S3
Wk 6 · Vol 0.50x
2026-10-16S3
Wk 5 · Vol 0.62x
2026-10-15S3
Wk 5 · Vol 0.92x
2026-10-14S3
Wk 5 · Vol 0.83x
2026-10-13S3
Wk 5 · Vol 0.87x
2026-10-12S3
Wk 5 · Vol 1.20x
2026-10-09S3
Wk 4 · Vol 0.75x
2026-10-08S3
Wk 4 · Vol 1.14x
2026-10-07S3
Wk 4 · Vol 0.87x
Moving averages & range
50 DMA
$21.25
200 DMA
$19.78
52W High
$24.19
52W Low
$15.20
5D Low
$20.31
Resistance levels (recent highs)
20d High
$21.08
60d High
$24.19
120d High
$24.19
250d High
$24.19
Next resistance
+1.4%
to 20d High
ROE
-25.0%
Profit margin -6.3%
Dividend Yield
0.00%
P/B 17.8

Manchester United: quick answers

What stage is Manchester United in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Manchester United (MANU) is in Stage 3, the topping phase. It entered Stage 3 on Sep 14, 2026 and is in week 6. What the four stages mean

Is Manchester United in an uptrend?

Its uptrend has stalled. Manchester United is in Stage 3, the topping phase that follows an advance. It trades 5.1% above its 200-day average, which is rising.

How far is Manchester United from its 52-week high?

Manchester United closed at $20.78 on Oct 22, 2026, 14.1% below its 52-week high of $24.19. Its 52-week low is $15.20.

How has Manchester United performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Manchester United is up 12.0% over the past year and up 31.7% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is Manchester United in?

Manchester United is in the Entertainment industry, part of the Communication Services sector.

About this companyCommunication Services· Entertainment

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 and leases 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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All analytics based on EOD data. Data as of 2026-10-22. Past data patterns are not indicative of future results. This page is a data analytics tool only.