Football Club Stocks Surge in 2025
(MENAFN) During the initial half of 2025, the publicly listed stocks of top-tier football clubs experienced notable growth, with Portuguese side Benfica taking the lead by soaring 61.9 percent.
This marked the highest increase among global clubs, showcasing strong market performance and renewed investor optimism.
Benfica’s exceptional rally was trailed by Germany’s Borussia Dortmund, whose shares appreciated by 25.2 percent, followed by a 16.4 percent uptick in Scotland’s Celtic.
England’s Manchester United saw a modest 3 percent rise, while Italy’s Juventus gained 2.2 percent and the Netherlands’ Ajax increased by 1.5 percent, all contributing to positive sentiment among shareholders.
Investor confidence in Benfica was bolstered further when Lenore Sports Partners, a U.S.-based investment firm, expanded its ownership in the club.
The fund acquired an additional 3.28 percent stake, bringing its total holding to 5.24 percent.
This endorsement from institutional investors supported a sustained upward trajectory for Benfica shares, which hit a record high in May.
Manchester United focused on enhancing its financial efficiency, undergoing internal restructuring that involved the dismissal of approximately 200 employees due to liquidity concerns.
These measures reflect the club’s efforts to stabilize its cash flow and streamline operations.
In contrast, Italian club Lazio experienced a significant 23.1 percent drop in stock value, while Portuguese club Porto recorded a 4.6 percent decrease during the same period.
Despite this, Porto moved to refinance its obligations by launching new bonds with a 5.5 percent annual yield for 2025–2028.
The offering drew considerable interest, enabling the club to raise EURO50 million (USD58.6 million) in capital.
However, the net financial inflow for Porto remained constrained, as the bulk of the proceeds was allocated toward settling a maturing bond in April.
This limited liquidity contributed to the ongoing decline in the club’s share price.
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