Unite Group PLC (UTG)

Currency in GBP
446.60
+3.80(+0.86%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
441.60449.80
52 wk Range
416.00599.00
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
425.00 / 463.00
Prev. Close
446.6
Open
449.8
Day's Range
441.6-449.8
52 wk Range
416-599
Volume
1.56M
Average Volume (3m)
2.42M
1-Year Change
-22.2628%
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
550.20
Upside
+23.20%
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 Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

7 Buy
6 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
15 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 550.20
(+23.20% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Berenberg
Buy6.34+41.96%6.68Maintain12/10/2026
Goldman Sachs
Buy5.60+25.39%5.80Maintain12/10/2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold5.60+25.39%6.00Maintain09/10/2026
Deutsche Bank
Buy5.70+27.63%6.40Maintain09/10/2026
Berenberg
Buy6.34+41.96%6.68Maintain09/10/2026

Unite Group PLC Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Unite Group Q3 reservations hit 96%, top of guidance range, but shares fell 3.65% to $426.07 on valuation concerns and higher debt costs of 6-6.5%.
  • Annual rents declined slightly as mix shifted toward undergraduates with shorter tenancies; RevPOR down 0.3% year-over-year despite strong occupancy.
  • Acquired Empiric platform reached 92% occupancy with cost base cut over 40%; 4,300 new beds agreed with top universities at 10% higher passing rents.
  • Property valuations fell 3.7% in Q3 due to higher interest rates; company deployed £165M in buybacks and kept £300-400M disposal program on track.
  • Management maintained 2026 earnings guidance, expects occupancy above 95% in strongest cities, and projects 0.5% income growth from short-term rentals through 2027.
Last Updated: 08/10/2026, 09:10
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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
8.44%
Industry Median 5.66%
Annualised payout
37.70
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+14.39%
Growth Streak

Unite (UTG) Income Statement & Profits

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UTG
Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
−4.5x9.5x8.0x
PEG Ratio
0.020.010.01
Price/Book
0.5x0.6x0.9x
Price / LTM Sales
5.6x5.0x3.8x
Upside (Analyst Target)
23.2%11.2%25.0%
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 207 properties in 29 leading university towns and cities. The firm currently partners with over 60 universities 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
315.64M61.40%1.41B
Other Institutional Investors
244.67M38.60%1.09B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
560.31M100.00%2.5B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Canada Pension Plan-Global Investments14.12%72,582,000324,151
Government Pension Fund Global8.88%45,661,527203,924

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FAQ

What Is the Unite (London: UTG) Share Price Today?

The Unite stock price today is 446.60 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Unite (UTG) Trade On?

Unite is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Unite?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Unite is "UTG."

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

Yes, UTG Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Unite dividend yield is 8.4%%.

What Is the Current Unite Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Unite (London: UTG) market cap is 2.30B GBP.

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

The Unite EPS is currently -1.00 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Unite Earnings Date?

Unite's next earnings report will be released on 02/03/2027.

Is UTG a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Unite moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for UTG stock is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Unite Stock Split?

Unite has split 3 times. (See the UTG stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Unite Have?

Unite has 1917 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

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

As of 18/10/2026, Unite (UTG) is trading at a share price of 446.60 GBP, with a previous close of 446.60 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 441.60 GBP to 449.80 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 416.00 GBP to 599.00 GBP.

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

The average 12-month price target for Unite is 550.20 GBP, with a high estimate of 640 GBP and a low estimate of 430 GBP. 7 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +23.20% Upside potential.
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