Manchester United reported a net profit of £4.2 million in the second quarter for the period ending December 31.
The result shows a clear improvement from the £27.7 million loss recorded during the same period last year, showing the effect of cost-cutting steps taken after six straight years of financial losses.
Over the last year, the club has made big changes behind the scenes, cutting jobs and tightening operational costs to get finances back on track. Chief Executive Omar Berrada said the club is now starting to see the positive effects of its restructuring strategy on both costs and profitability.
Financial challenges still remain. United’s debt went up by 37%, reaching £295 million. By the end of 2025, the amount reached 7 million, while cash reserves dropped to £44.4 million, starting at just £95.5million a year earlier.
The club’s absence from European competitions led to lower sponsorship income and fewer ticket sales, which kept overall revenue from growing. Since Michael Carrick took over from Ruben Amorim in January as the interim manager, the team’s performance on the field has gotten better.
United are currently fourth in the Premier League with 48 points and are well in the running for a spot in the UEFA Champions League next season.
