Unite Group PLC (UTG)

Currency in GBP
571.00
-2.00(-0.35%)
Closed·
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
568.50577.50
52 wk Range
504.00884.00
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
540.00 / 574.00
Prev. Close
573
Open
572
Day's Range
568.5-577.5
52 wk Range
504-884
Volume
1.9M
Average Volume (3m)
2.3M
1-Year Change
-30.997%
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
746.91
Upside
+30.81%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Trading at a low P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth

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

Unite Group PLC Company Profile

Unite Students is the UK's largest owner, manager and developer of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) serving the country's world-leading higher education sector. We provide homes to 68,000 students across 152 properties in 23 leading university towns and cities. We currently partner with over 60 universities across the UK. Our people are driven by a common purpose: to provide a 'Home for Success' for the students who live with us. Unite Students' accommodation is safe and secure, high quality and affordable. Students live predominantly in en-suite study bedrooms with rents covering all bills, insurance, 24-hour security and high-speed Wi-Fi. We are committed to raising standards in the student accommodation sector for our customers, investors and employees. Our Sustainability Strategy includes a commitment to become net zero carbon across our operations and developments by 2030. Founded in 1991 in Bristol, the Unite Group is an award-winning Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Unite Group PLC Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • Unite Group launched a £100 million share buyback program and plans to dispose of £300-400 million in assets in 2026, despite Q4 portfolio valuations declining 0.6% (USAF) and 1.3% (LSAV).
  • The company's stock rose 0.52% following the earnings announcement, indicating investor confidence in its strategic capital allocation and university partnership focus.
  • Reservations for the next academic year are slightly behind previous year's pace, with rental growth guidance maintained at 2-3% for the upcoming period.
  • CEO Joe Lister noted they are 'early in the sales cycle,' while CFO Mike Burt highlighted 'healthy lender appetite,' as the company aims to keep net debt stable.
  • Key challenges include declining portfolio valuations, lower reservation rates, university financial pressures, and the deferral of the Freestone Island scheme and cancellation of TP Paddington.
Last Updated: 2026-01-09, 04:24 a/m
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UTG
Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
8.1x15.2x9.1x
PEG Ratio
0.600.080.01
Price/Book
0.6x0.8x0.9x
Price / LTM Sales
7.9x6.7x3.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
18.7%10.7%12.7%
Fair Value Upside
Unlock−9.1%0.7%Unlock

Analyst Ratings

8 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
11 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 746.91
(+30.81% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Goldman Sachs
Buy8.90+55.87%8.60MaintainJan 23, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Buy7.00+22.59%9.60MaintainDec 04, 2025
Barclays
Buy6.15+7.71%7.25MaintainNov 28, 2025
Berenberg
Buy8.55+49.74%10.52UpgradeNov 05, 2025
Kepler Cheuvreux
Hold5.90+3.33%7.45MaintainOct 23, 2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.71%
Dividend Yield
6.60%
Industry Median 4.77%
Annualized payout
37.70
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 29, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0.38 / 0.2882
Revenue / Forecast
214.00M / 159.90M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

UTG Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Unite (UTG) Stock Price Today?

The Unite stock price today is 571.00

What Stock Exchange Does Unite Trade On?

Unite is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Unite?

The stock symbol for Unite is "UTG."

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

The Unite dividend yield is 6.6%.

What Is the Unite Market Cap?

As of today, Unite market cap is 2.79B.

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

The Unite EPS (TTM) is 0.71.

When Is the Next Unite Earnings Date?

Unite will release its next earnings report on Feb 24, 2026.

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 Neutral.

How Many Times Has Unite Stock Split?

Unite has split 3 times.

How Many Employees Does Unite Have?

Unite has 1906 employees.

What is the current trading status of Unite (UTG)?

As of Jan 24, 2026, Unite (UTG) is trading at a price of 571.00, with a previous close of 573.00. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 568.50 to 577.50, while its 52-week range spans from 504.00 to 884.00.

What Is Unite (UTG) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Unite is GBP746.91, with a high estimate of GBP975 and a low estimate of GBP590. 8 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +30.81% Upside potential.
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