United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) Short Interest Update

United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY - Get Free Report) was the target of a large decline in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totalling 5,800 shares, a decline of 78.7% from the April 30th total of 27,200 shares. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 85,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days.

United Utilities Group Trading Up 1.5%

Shares of OTCMKTS:UUGRY traded up $0.48 during trading on Friday, reaching $31.50. 28,817 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 101,442. The company's 50 day moving average is $28.77 and its two-hundred day moving average is $26.80. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.16, a quick ratio of 1.77 and a current ratio of 1.79. United Utilities Group has a 52 week low of $22.73 and a 52 week high of $31.71.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, UBS Group downgraded United Utilities Group from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 29th.

United Utilities Group Company Profile

United Utilities Group PLC provides water and wastewater services in the United Kingdom. It is involved in the renewable energy generation, corporate trustee, financing, and property management activities; and provision of consulting, and project management services. The company operates 43,000 kilometers of water pipes; and 79,000 kilometers of wastewater pipes.