Unite Group PLC (UTG)

Currency in GBP
518.50
+1.50(+0.29%)
Closed·
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
515.00525.50
52 wk Range
442.20813.00
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
480.00 / 550.00
Prev. Close
517
Open
523
Day's Range
515-525.5
52 wk Range
442.2-813
Volume
2.35M
Average Volume (3m)
3M
1-Year Change
-35.3491%
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
588.47
Upside
+13.49%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Net income is expected to grow this year

Unite Group PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

9 Buy
5 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
15 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 588.47
(+13.49% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Deutsche Bank
Buy6.00+15.72%6.40MaintainJul 08, 2026
Goldman Sachs
Buy6.30+21.50%5.60MaintainJun 01, 2026
UBS
Buy5.85+12.83%-New CoverageMay 29, 2026
Jefferies
Hold4.81-7.23%5.12MaintainApr 29, 2026
Berenberg
Buy6.23+20.15%7.74MaintainApr 15, 2026

Unite Group PLC Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Unite Group reaffirmed full-year EPS guidance of GBP 0.415-0.430 despite cutting rental growth forecast to 1-2% from slightly above 2%.
  • Company completed GBP 165M in share buybacks and GBP 130M in disposals, with GBP 300-400M total disposals expected for full year.
  • Empiric integration exceeding targets with GBP 17M synergies expected, GBP 3M above original plan; reservations up 10 percentage points year-over-year.
  • Share valuations expected to decline 6-6.5% at half-year amid competitive leasing market and university caution at lower-ranked institutions.
  • Management maintaining occupancy guidance of 94-96% but trading price for occupancy as tenancy lengths shorten and postgraduate demand remains weak.
Last Updated: 2026/07/08, 10:10
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Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 24, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0,18 / 0,19
Revenue / Forecast
135,8M / 142,43M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.20%
Dividend Yield
7.29%
Industry Median 5.71%
Annualised payout
37.70
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+24.21%
Growth Streak

UTG Income Statement

Compare UTG to Peers and Sector

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UTG
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
27.6x13.8x8.9x
PEG Ratio
−0.35−0.280.01
Price/Book
0.6x0.8x0.9x
Price / LTM Sales
7.0x6.1x3.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
11.9%7.0%19.0%
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 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
301,90M58,14%1,57B
Other Institutional Investors
180,21M34,71%934,39M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
37,15M7,15%192,61M
Total
519,26M100,00%2,69B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Canada Pension Plan-Global Investments13,98%72 582 000376 338
Norges Bank Investment Management8,53%44 278 475229 584

FAQ

What Is the Unite (UTG) Stock Price Today?

The Unite stock price today is 518,50 GBP.

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."

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

The Unite dividend yield is 7.29%.

What Is the Unite Market Cap?

As of today, Unite market cap is 2,69B GBP.

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

The Unite EPS (TTM) is 0,20.

When Is the Next Unite Earnings Date?

Unite will release its next earnings report on Jul 28, 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 Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Unite Stock Split?

Unite has split 3 times.

How Many Employees Does Unite Have?

Unite has 1917 employees.

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

As of Jul 11, 2026, Unite (UTG) is trading at a price of 518,50 GBP, with a previous close of 517,00 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 515,00 GBP to 525,50 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 442,20 GBP to 813,00 GBP.

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

The average 12-month price target for Unite is 588,47 GBP, with a high estimate of 906 GBP and a low estimate of 430 GBP. 9 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +13,49% Upside potential.
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