Should I buy or sell United Utilities Group stock right now?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Utilities Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" UU shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in UU, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View UU analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is United Utilities Group's stock price target for 2024?

4 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for United Utilities Group's shares. Their UU share price targets range from GBX 1,100 to GBX 1,290. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 1,203.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 12.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for UU or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have UU shares performed in 2023?

United Utilities Group's stock was trading at GBX 991.40 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, UU stock has increased by 8.2% and is now trading at GBX 1,073. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

How often does United Utilities Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for United Utilities Group?

United Utilities Group declared a dividend on Thursday, November 16th. Investors of record on Thursday, December 21st will be given a dividend of GBX 16.59 per share on Thursday, February 1st. This represents a dividend yield of 1.53%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 21st. The official announcement can be accessed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for UU .

Is United Utilities Group a good dividend stock?

United Utilities Group (LON:UU) pays an annual dividend of GBX 47 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.23%. UU has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Read our dividend analysis for UU .

What other stocks do shareholders of United Utilities Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other United Utilities Group investors own include CA (CA) , Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) , Prudential (PRU) , Legal & General Group (LGEN) , Endologix (ELGX) , BlackRock (BLK) , Aviva (AV) , Barclays (BARC) , Centrica (CNA) and GSK (GSK) .

How do I buy shares of United Utilities Group?

Shares of UU stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

United Utilities Group Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:UU)

GBX 1,073

-19.00 (-1.74%)

(As of 12/4/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: 1,044
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1,087
50-Day Range: 911
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1,125
52-Week Range: N/A

Volume: 1.69 million shs
Average Volume: 328,047 shs
Market Capitalization: £7.32 billion

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: 4.38%
Price Target: GBX 1,203.33

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United Utilities Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.25 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 12.1% Upside
GBX 1,203.33 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: +0.18
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
£7.71 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.98 out of 5 stars

2.1

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
United Utilities Group has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 1,203.33, United Utilities Group has a forecasted upside of 12.1% from its current price of GBX 1,073.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
United Utilities Group has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for UU.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
United Utilities Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.23%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
United Utilities Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

4.1

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
United Utilities Group has received a 57.51% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Drinking water distribution services", "Water management equipment control software", "Stormwater separator systems", and "Wastewater management equipment" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for United Utilities Group is 0.18.

2.3

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
United Utilities Group has a news sentiment score of 1.22. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.44 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for United Utilities Group this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 1 people have added United Utilities Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, United Utilities Group insiders have sold 21,450.99% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought £357.88 in company stock and sold £77,126.67 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.07% of the stock of United Utilities Group is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
67.36% of the stock of United Utilities Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of United Utilities Group is -21,460.00, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of United Utilities Group is -21,460.00, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
United Utilities Group has a PEG Ratio of 138.87. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
United Utilities Group has a P/B Ratio of 3.36. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About United Utilities Group Stock (LON:UU)

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. United Utilities Group PLC was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Warrington, the United Kingdom.

UU Stock Price History

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UU Stock News Headlines

November 30, 2023 | msn.com

U.K. shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.35%

November 16, 2023 | msn.com

Half-year profits slashed by over 60% at United Utilities

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November 16, 2023 | reuters.com

Britain's United Utilities posts 6.8% rise in half-year revenue

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United Utilities H1 Profit Down, Revenues Rise; Sees Revenue Growth In FY24

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Water firm appeals against closed road repair order

November 8, 2023 | morningstar.com

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October 2, 2023 | reuters.com

UK water firm United Utilities says options available to fund $16.7 bln plan

September 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

These Return Metrics Don't Make United Utilities Group (LON:UU.) Look Too Strong

September 6, 2023 | marketwatch.com

United Utilities Group falls Wednesday, still outperforms market

August 11, 2023 | msn.com

‘Environmental disaster waiting to happen’: Warnings about consequences of shooting ban

July 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Investors in United Utilities Group (LON:UU.) have seen favorable returns of 74% over the past five years

July 11, 2023 | reuters.com

UK's United Utilities signs 1.8 billion pound pension deal, Sky News reports

July 10, 2023 | reuters.com

UK's United Utilities signs 1.8 bln pound pension deal - Sky News

July 10, 2023 | msn.com

United Utilities agrees £1.8bn deal with Legal & General

July 10, 2023 | msn.com

Water giant United Utilities strikes £1.8bn pension deal

July 5, 2023 | marketwatch.com

United Utilities Group falls Wednesday, underperforms market

July 3, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Water boss’s bonus linked to sewage reduction

June 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

We Wouldn't Be Too Quick To Buy United Utilities Group PLC (LON:UU.) Before It Goes Ex-Dividend

June 16, 2023 | msn.com

Blackpool and Lancashire beach-goers told 'don't swim' warning still in place by United Utilities

June 16, 2023 | msn.com

Blackpool and Lancashire beach-goers warned 'don't swim' warning still in place by United Utilities

June 14, 2023 | marketwatch.com

United Utilities Group rises Wednesday, still underperforms market

June 1, 2023 | finanznachrichten.de

United Utilities FY Pre-tax Profit Down

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Company Calendar

Today: 12/05/2023
Ex-Dividend for 2/1 Dividend: 12/21/2023
Dividend Payable: 2/01/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Utilities - Regulated Water
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Utilities
Current Symbol: LON:UU
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.unitedutilities.com
Phone: +44-1925-237000
Fax: N/A
Employees: 6,179
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 1,203.33
High Stock Price Target: GBX 1,290
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 1,100
Potential Upside/Downside: +12.1%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.25
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX (0.05)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: 35.98
P/E Growth: 138.87
Net Income: £-31,300,000.00
Net Margins: -1.66%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: -1.18%
Return on Assets: 1.78%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 420.76
Current Ratio: 1.80
Quick Ratio: 1.13

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £1.89 billion
Price / Sales: 3.87
Cash Flow: GBX 80.98 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 13.25
Book Value: GBX 319 per share
Price / Book: 3.36

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 681,890,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £7.32 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.47

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Key Executives

Ms. Louise Beardmore (Age 49)
CEO & Director
Comp: $703.49k
Mr. Philip Anthony Aspin (Age 55)
CFO & Director
Comp: $715k
Mr. Mike Gauterin
Customer Services & Technology Director
Robert Lee
Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Simon Roger Gardiner (Age 55)
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Mr. James Bullock
Regulation & Compliance Director
Ms. Adrienne McFarland
People and Health & Safety Director
Ms. Ruth Henshaw
Head of Reward & Pensions
Mr. Brendan Francis Murphy (Age 53)
Treasurer
Mr. Christopher Robert Laybutt
Investor Relations & Clean Energy Strategy Director

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Insiders

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UU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell United Utilities Group stock right now?: 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Utilities Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" UU shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in UU, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View UU analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is United Utilities Group's stock price target for 2024?: 4 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for United Utilities Group's shares. Their UU share price targets range from GBX 1,100 to GBX 1,290. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 1,203.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 12.1% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for UU or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have UU shares performed in 2023?: United Utilities Group's stock was trading at GBX 991.40 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, UU stock has increased by 8.2% and is now trading at GBX 1,073.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
How often does United Utilities Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for United Utilities Group?: United Utilities Group declared a dividend on Thursday, November 16th. Investors of record on Thursday, December 21st will be given a dividend of GBX 16.59 per share on Thursday, February 1st. This represents a dividend yield of 1.53%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 21st. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for UU.

Is United Utilities Group a good dividend stock?: United Utilities Group (LON:UU) pays an annual dividend of GBX 47 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.23%. UU has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer.
Read our dividend analysis for UU.
What other stocks do shareholders of United Utilities Group own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other United Utilities Group investors own include CA (CA), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Prudential (PRU), Legal & General Group (LGEN), Endologix (ELGX), BlackRock (BLK), Aviva (AV), Barclays (BARC), Centrica (CNA) and GSK (GSK).
How do I buy shares of United Utilities Group?: Shares of UU stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (LON:UU) was last updated on 12/5/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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United Utilities Group Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:UU)

United Utilities Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About United Utilities Group Stock (LON:UU)

UU Stock Price History

UU Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

UU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™