Unite Group Plc (UTGPF)
Bristol, GB
Unite Group Plc, operating as Unite Students, is the UK's leading owner, manager, and developer of purpose-built student accommodation, catering to the country's world-renowned higher education sector. Following the significant £1.4 billion acquisition of Liberty Living's UK portfolio in November 2019, the company now provides residences for 76,000 students across 177 properties in 27 major university towns and cities. Unite's core mission is to provide a 'Home for Success' for students and to be the most trusted brand in the sector. This commitment is delivered through high-quality properties, dedicated staff, and excellent service, all informed by an acute understanding of student requirements. Their accommodation solutions are high-quality, affordable, secure, and strategically located. Most rooms are en-suite study bedrooms, with comprehensive rents that cover all utilities, insurance, 24-hour security, and high-speed Wi-Fi. The "MyUnite" mobile application further enhances the student experience by offering practical support like instant messaging and maintenance request submissions. Operational excellence is underscored by a five-star British Safety Council rating for Occupational Health and Safety, reflecting adherence to international benchmarks and best practices in safety management. Customer service is powered by an innovative, proprietary operating platform that optimizes the online booking process for students while enabling the company to maximize portfolio value through scale efficiencies and advanced revenue management. A primary strategic objective focuses on achieving sustainable earnings growth, underpinned by a robust financial framework. This is advanced by increasing bed occupancy through partnerships with prominent UK universities experiencing strong student demand. Unite currently collaborates with 60 universities, with 52% of its rooms secured by 'nomination agreements,' ensuring predictable occupancy rates and rental income. Recognizing the significant transition students face entering university life, Unite developed the "Leapskills" program. This initiative helps prepare prospective students for independent living by addressing the gap between expectations and reality, using scenarios to foster discussion on conflict resolution, problem-solving, and shared living. Beyond its commercial ventures, Unite is the founder and a major contributor to the Unite Foundation, a charitable trust. This foundation provides free accommodation scholarships to 434 talented students facing financial hardship, working in collaboration with 27 partner universities. Established in Bristol in 1991, Unite is an award-winning Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) listed on the London Stock Exchange and part of the FTSE 250 Index. It also manages two specialized joint venture funds alongside institutional investment partners: the £3 billion Unite UK Student Accommodation Fund (USAF) and the £1 billion London Student Accommodation Vehicle (LSAV).
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- Unite Group Q2 Earnings Call Highlights MarketBeat
- Unite Group PLC (UTGPF) Q2 2026 Sales/Trading Call Transcript Seeking Alpha
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| 1D | 5D | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | Max |
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| +0.00% | +0.00% | +0.00% | -7.97% | -11.19% | -16.88% | -45.40% | -43.81% | -60.92% | -54.32% | -54.32% |
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| Rating | 2024-11 | Change |
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| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 |
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| Hold | 0 | 0 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 |
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Revenue growth+11.2% Q4'25: +12.2% (vs Q4'23)
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EPS growth-79.2% Q4'25: -516.4% (vs Q4'23)
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FCF margin— Q4'25: -106.6% (vs Q4'23)
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EBIT margin— Q4'25: -53.3% (vs Q4'23)
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ROIC— Q4'25: -5.0% (vs Q4'23)
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Share dilution+43.5% Q4'25: +12.4% (vs Q4'23)
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Debt / EBITDA10.97× Q4'25: -4.82× (vs Q4'23)
* These projections are based on analyst consensus estimates and user-defined valuation multiples. This table is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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Dec 2029 5 Rev. Ana. 1 EPS Ana. |
Dec 2030 3 Rev. Ana. 1 EPS Ana. |
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| Revenue |
237.60M
est: 216.12M (+9.9%)
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156.70M
est: 208.77M (-24.9%)
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156.90M
est: 173.02M (-9.3%)
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169.50M
est: 206.87M (-18.1%)
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156.20M
est: 209.65M (-25.5%)
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215.60M
est: 247.11M (-12.8%)
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266.90M
est: 268.85M (-0.7%)
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259.30M
est: 299.37M (-13.4%)
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276.10M
est: 377.35M (-26.8%)
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299.30M
est: 355.42M (-15.8%)
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332.75M
est: 368.04M (-9.6%)
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381.26M
354.26M – 428.70M
+3.6% YoY
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388.40M
355.32M – 444.82M
+1.9% YoY
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378.74M
349.16M – 429.86M
-2.5% YoY
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353.81M
326.18M – 401.57M
-6.6% YoY
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379.07M
349.47M – 430.24M
+7.1% YoY
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| EBITDA |
96.80M
est: 164.80M (-41.3%)
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91.20M
est: 159.20M (-42.7%)
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95.90M
est: 131.93M (-27.3%)
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113.00M
est: 157.75M (-28.4%)
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69.80M
est: 159.87M (-56.3%)
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156.30M
est: 188.44M (-17.1%)
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203.60M
est: 205.01M (-0.7%)
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205.70M
est: 228.29M (-9.9%)
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146.80M
est: 287.75M (-49.0%)
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482.00M
est: 246.73M (+95.4%)
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127.48M
est: 255.49M (-50.1%)
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264.67M
245.92M – 297.60M
+3.6% YoY
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269.62M
246.66M – 308.79M
+1.9% YoY
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262.91M
242.38M – 298.40M
-2.5% YoY
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245.61M
226.43M – 278.77M
-6.6% YoY
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263.15M
242.59M – 298.67M
+7.1% YoY
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| EBIT |
411.00M
est: 160.18M (+156.6%)
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222.30M
est: 154.73M (+43.7%)
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246.70M
est: 128.23M (+92.4%)
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260.10M
est: 153.33M (+69.6%)
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62.20M
est: 155.39M (-60.0%)
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148.90M
est: 183.15M (-18.7%)
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196.90M
est: 199.26M (-1.2%)
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199.20M
est: 221.88M (-10.2%)
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140.60M
est: 279.68M (-49.7%)
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476.30M
est: 240.09M (+98.4%)
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120.58M
est: 248.61M (-51.5%)
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257.55M
239.31M – 289.59M
+3.6% YoY
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262.37M
240.02M – 300.48M
+1.9% YoY
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255.84M
235.86M – 290.38M
-2.5% YoY
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239.01M
220.34M – 271.27M
-6.6% YoY
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256.07M
236.07M – 290.63M
+7.1% YoY
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| Net Income |
351.90M
est: 101.26M (+247.5%)
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224.00M
est: 121.97M (+83.6%)
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221.60M
est: 140.66M (+57.5%)
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235.70M
est: 151.64M (+55.4%)
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-89.20M
est: 174.66M (-151.1%)
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-121.00M
est: 108.87M (-211.1%)
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342.40M
est: 133.69M (+156.1%)
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350.50M
est: 185.07M (+89.4%)
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102.50M
est: 203.72M (-49.7%)
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441.90M
est: 304.79M (+45.0%)
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97.58M
est: 310.82M (-68.6%)
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272.21M
244.58M – 319.98M
-12.4% YoY
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275.10M
247.17M – 323.38M
+1.1% YoY
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283.98M
255.15M – 333.82M
+3.2% YoY
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288.25M
258.99M – 338.83M
+1.5% YoY
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318.77M
286.41M – 374.71M
+10.6% YoY
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| SGA |
28.50M
est: 28.03M (+1.7%)
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25.00M
est: 27.08M (-7.7%)
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26.90M
est: 22.44M (+19.9%)
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23.60M
est: 26.83M (-12.0%)
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27.50M
est: 27.19M (+1.1%)
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43.30M
est: 32.05M (+35.1%)
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39.60M
est: 34.87M (+13.6%)
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38.80M
est: 38.83M (-0.1%)
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est: 48.94M (-100.0%)
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44.80M
est: 31.82M (+40.8%)
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est: 32.95M (-100.0%)
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34.14M
31.72M – 38.38M
+3.6% YoY
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34.78M
31.81M – 39.83M
+1.9% YoY
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33.91M
31.26M – 38.49M
-2.5% YoY
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31.68M
29.21M – 35.96M
-6.6% YoY
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33.94M
31.29M – 38.52M
+7.1% YoY
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| EPS |
1.64
est: 0.22 (+645.1%)
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1.01
est: 0.27 (+280.9%)
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0.95
est: 0.31 (+210.7%)
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0.65
est: 0.33 (+97.2%)
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-0.25
est: 0.38 (-165.8%)
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-0.32
est: 0.24 (-235.2%)
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0.86
est: 0.29 (+195.9%)
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0.88
est: 0.40 (+118.8%)
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0.25
est: 0.44 (-43.5%)
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0.96
est: 0.46 (+107.9%)
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0.20
est: 0.47 (-57.5%)
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0.41
0.37 – 0.48
-12.4% YoY
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0.42
0.37 – 0.49
+1.1% YoY
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0.43
0.39 – 0.51
+3.2% YoY
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0.44
0.39 – 0.51
+1.5% YoY
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0.48
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+10.6% YoY
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| Date | Rating | Overall | DCF | ROE | ROA | D/E | P/E | P/B |
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| 2026-04-16 | B- | 3/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Owner Earnings
Ownership Overview
Ownership breakdown not available.
No beneficial ownership filings recorded.
Institutional Activity (13F)
Institutional history not available.
Top holders not available.
ETF Ownership
| # | ETF | Weight | Est. AUM exposure | TER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index ETF VE.TO | 0.02% | 103.0K | 0.23% |
| 2 | Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF VIU.TO | 0.01% | 868.9K | 0.23% |
| 3 | Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (CAD-hedged) VI.TO | 0.01% | 75.1K | 0.22% |
| 4 | Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex U.S. Index ETF (CAD-hedged) VEF.TO | 0.01% | 93.2K | 0.22% |
| 5 | Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex U.S. Index ETF VDU.TO | 0.01% | 60.2K | 0.22% |
| 6 | Vanguard FTSE Global All Cap ex Canada Index ETF VXC.TO | 0.00% | 71.0K | 0.22% |
| 7 | Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio VEQT.TO | 0.00% | 221.2K | 0.22% |
| 8 | Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio VGRO.TO | 0.00% | 124.5K | 0.22% |
| 9 | Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio VBAL.TO | 0.00% | 50.4K | 0.22% |
| 10 | Vanguard Retirement Income ETF Portfolio VRIF.TO | 0.00% | 3.2K | 0.31% |
Insider Activity
No insider activity available.
Insider history not available.
No recent insider transactions.
Executive team
Executive compensation
Executive compensation not available.
No CEO compensation history available.
Proxy statements
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Recent SEC filings
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Executive team
| Name | Title | Compensation | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph J. Lister | Chief Executive Officer & Member of Board | 1M | male |
| Michael James Burt | Chief Financial Officer & Member of Board | 936.3K | male |
| Richard Norman Legh Huntingford | Chairman of the Board | 352.9K | male |
| Nicola Joy Dulieu | Senior Independent Director | 114.0K | female |
| Christopher Robert Szpojnarowicz | Company Secretary & Group Legal Director | — | male |
| Rebecca Vicary | Group Director of Communications & Corporate Affairs | — | female |
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