The club’s financial statement showed an operating profit of £22.6 million, a turnaround from the £18.4 million operating loss recorded the year before, which the club attributes to cost‑cutting measures, head‑count reductions and an improved Premier League performance.
United’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose 18.4 percent year‑on‑year, although fourth‑quarter revenue and EBITDA fell to £157.5 million and £28.9 million respectively, down from £164.1 million and £37.5 million in the same period of 2025.
On the pitch, the Red Devils finished third in the Premier League, a dramatic improvement from a 15th‑place finish the previous season under then‑manager Ruben Amorim, and secured Champions League qualification for the first time since their 2022‑23 campaign.
The on‑field revival was largely credited to interim boss Michael Carrick, who steered United to 11 wins in 16 games after taking charge in the second half of the season, while Amorim’s tenure ended with a Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.
United also confirmed it has secured the majority of the land needed for a proposed 100,000‑seat stadium, clearing a major hurdle in the club’s long‑term development plan.
A further financial boost came from a cost saving of over £8 million after Amorim and his coaching staff joined AC Milan, cutting a £16.7 million severance payout by more than half.
CEO Omar Berrada said the record revenue demonstrates the “underlying strength” and “enduring popularity” of the United brand, and pledged a disciplined approach to maintain financial sustainability while strengthening both the men’s and women’s squads in the summer transfer window.