UNITE Group plc with ticker (LON:UTG) now has a potential upside of 7.7% according to Berenberg Bank.
Berenberg Bank set a target price of 1,052 GBX for the company, which when compared to the UNITE Group plc share price of 977 GBX at opening today (22/03/2024) indicates a potential upside of 7.7%. Trading has ranged between 834 (52 week low) and 1,069 (52 week high) with an average of 836,062 shares exchanging hands daily. The market capitalisation at the time of writing is £4,236,558,228.
The Unite Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based owner, manager, and developer of purpose-built student accommodation. The Company provides homes to approximately 70,000 students, across 157 properties, in 23 university towns and cities. It partners with approximately 60 universities across the United Kingdom. The Company operates through two segments: Operations and Property. The Operations segment manages rental properties, owned directly by the Company or by joint ventures. The Company undertakes its Operations and Property activities directly and through joint ventures with third parties. The Company rents its rooms both directly to students and to universities. Its properties provide accommodation close to university campuses, transport, and local amenities. It offers study bedrooms, insurance, 24-hour security, cleaning services, and Wi-Fi throughout its buildings.
UNITE Group plc 7.7% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank
- Written by: Charlotte Edwards
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Unite Group has reserved 95.2% of beds for the 2025/26 academic year, delivering 4% rental growth and reiterating FY2025 adjusted EPS guidance of 47.5-48.25p.
Empiric Student Property has released its Scheme Document for the recommended Unite Group acquisition, with shareholder meetings set for 6 October 2025. Interim results showed a £1.2 billion property portfolio value, EPRA EPS of 2.2p, and occupancy improving to 84% with a target of 97% for the 2025/26 academic year.
Unite Group has published the Scheme Document for its recommended cash and share offer to acquire Empiric Student Property, with shareholder meetings scheduled for 6 October 2025. Trading remains strong, with 94% of rooms sold for the 2025/26 academic year and rental growth of 4-5% expected.
Unite Group has agreed to acquire Empiric Student Property plc in a recommended cash and share offer valuing the company at approximately £723 million, including dividends. The deal will create a £10.5 billion UK student accommodation portfolio.
85% of beds sold for 2025/26, rental growth lifts Q2 valuations by 0.6% (USAF) and 0.7% (LSAV), and adjusted EPRA EPS guidance of 47.5–48.25p reiterated.
Unite Group Plc has announced the sale of nine student accommodation properties for £212 million, enhancing its focus on high-ranking university markets.
