Unite Group PLC (UTG)

Currency in GBP
538.00
-8.00(-1.47%)
Closed·
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
538.00549.00
52 wk Range
442.20760.00
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
535.00 / 610.00
Prev. Close
546
Open
549
Day's Range
538-549
52 wk Range
442.2-760
Volume
1.45M
Average Volume (3m)
2.77M
1-Year Change
-27.7367%
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
571.67
Upside
+6.26%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years

Unite Group PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

8 Buy
6 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
15 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 571.67
(+6.26% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
UBS
Buy6.00+11.52%5.95Maintain31-07-2026
Deutsche Bank
Buy6.40+18.96%6.00Maintain29-07-2026
JPMorgan
Buy6.40+18.96%6.90Maintain29-07-2026
Kepler Cheuvreux
Buy6.05+12.45%5.80Maintain15-07-2026
Deutsche Bank
Buy6.00+11.52%6.40Maintain08-07-2026

Unite Group PLC Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026

  • Unite Students reported H1 adjusted EPS of GBP 0.271, beating forecasts by 5.6% but down 8% year-over-year; shares fell 1.97% in premarket.
  • Net debt to EBITDA rose to 7.5x post-Hello Student acquisition; property values declined 6.4% in H1 amid higher funding costs and leverage concerns.
  • Company plans to sell 15,000-20,000 beds over 12-24 months, focusing portfolio on 55,000-60,000 beds across 20 cities near top-tier universities.
  • Full-year 2026 earnings guidance maintained at 41.5p-43p per share; share buyback program expanded from GBP 100M to GBP 165M in H1.
  • Portfolio occupancy improved to 89% from 87%; Hello Student reached 77% occupancy, up 9 points, with target raised to 88%-90% for the year.
Last Updated: 28-07-2026, 02:04 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
28-07-2026
EPS / Forecast
0.27 / 0.26
Revenue / Forecast
195.9M / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS -1.00%
Dividend Yield
7.01%
Industry Median 5.49%
Annualised payout
37.70
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+14.39%
Growth Streak

UTG Income Statement

Compare UTG to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
−5.5x14.8x8.9x
PEG Ratio
0.02−0.360.01
Price/Book
0.6x0.8x0.9x
Price / LTM Sales
6.7x6.2x3.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
7.6%6.9%17.8%
Fair Value Upside
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Unite Group PLC is the UK's largest owner, manager and developer of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) serving the country's world-leading higher education sector. Its property portfolio includes the Unite Students and Hello Student brands. Together, the Group provides homes for 72,000 students across 208 properties in 29 leading university towns and cities across the UK. The people are driven by a shared purpose, (to provide a home for success for the students who live with us). The firm’s accommodation is safe, secure, high quality and affordable, with students living predominantly in en suite study bedrooms. Rents are all inclusive, covering bills, insurance, 24 hour security and high speed Wi Fi. Unite Group are committed to raising standards across the student accommodation sector for their customers, investors and employees. Their Sustainability Strategy includes a commitment to become net zero carbon across our operations and developments by 2030. Unite Group PLC was incorporated in 1991 in United Kingdom.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
303.14M58.97%1.63B
Other Institutional Investors
217.37M41.03%1.17B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
520.51M100.00%2.8B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Canada Pension Plan-Global Investments14.12%7,25,82,0003,90,491
Norges Bank Investment Management8.61%4,42,78,4752,38,218

FAQ

What Is the Unite (UTG) Share Price Today?

The Unite share price today is 538.00.

What is the current Unite (UTG) share price and day range?

As of 02-08-2026, the Unite share price is 538.00, with a previous close of 546.00. The share price has ranged from 538.00 to 549.00 today, while the 52-week range spans from 442.20 to 760.00.

What Is the Unite Market Cap?

As of today, Unite market cap is 2.77B.

Does Unite Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The Unite dividend yield is 7.01%.

What Is the Unite (UTG) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Unite is 571.67, with a high estimate of 675 and a low estimate of 430. 8 analysts recommend buying, while 1 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +6.26% Upside potential.

What Is Unite's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Unite EPS (TTM) is -1.00.

When Is the Next Unite Earnings Date?

Unite will release its next earnings report on 02-03-2027.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is UTG a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Buy.

What Stock Exchange Does Unite Trade On?

Unite is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Unite?

The stock symbol for Unite is "UTG."

How Many Times Has Unite Stock Split?

Unite has split 3 times.

How Many Employees Does Unite Have?

Unite has 1917 employees.
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