United Utilities Group Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:UU) GBX 1,073 -19.00 (-1.74%) (As of 12/4/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 1,044▼ 1,08750-Day Range 911▼ 1,12552-Week Range N/AVolume1.69 million shsAverage Volume328,047 shsMarket Capitalization£7.32 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield4.38%Price TargetGBX 1,203.33 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainability United Utilities Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.25 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside12.1% UpsideGBX 1,203.33 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability+0.18Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews SentimentN/AInsider TradingSelling Shares£7.71 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details 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 RatingUnited 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/DownsideAccording 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 CoverageUnited Utilities Group has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for UU. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipUnited 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 GrowthUnited Utilities Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 4.1 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreUnited 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 SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for United Utilities Group is 0.18. Previous Next 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentUnited 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 WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for United Utilities Group this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 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. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn 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 InsidersOnly 0.07% of the stock of United Utilities Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions67.36% 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. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe 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. SectorThe 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 RatioUnited 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 RatioUnited 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. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here 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.Read More UU Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart UU Stock News HeadlinesNovember 30, 2023 | msn.comU.K. shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.35%November 16, 2023 | msn.comHalf-year profits slashed by over 60% at United UtilitiesDecember 5, 2023 | Financial Alphas (Ad)Countries Are Investing Heavily Into Securing Energy IndependenceThere's a worldwide "arms race" for countries to secure lithium - the critical metal essential to powering the world's green energy transition. While the U.S. is now investing heavily into lithium production, the North American supply chain has fallen far behind. One company is on a mission to change that and make a previously remote area the next great lithium mining hub.November 16, 2023 | reuters.comBritain's United Utilities posts 6.8% rise in half-year revenueNovember 16, 2023 | nasdaq.comUnited Utilities H1 Profit Down, Revenues Rise; Sees Revenue Growth In FY24November 14, 2023 | ca.sports.yahoo.comWater firm appeals against closed road repair orderNovember 8, 2023 | morningstar.comUnited Utilities Group PLC ADR UUGRYOctober 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUnited Utilities Group PLC (UUEC.F)December 5, 2023 | Financial Alphas (Ad)Countries Are Investing Heavily Into Securing Energy IndependenceThere's a worldwide "arms race" for countries to secure lithium - the critical metal essential to powering the world's green energy transition. While the U.S. is now investing heavily into lithium production, the North American supply chain has fallen far behind. One company is on a mission to change that and make a previously remote area the next great lithium mining hub.October 14, 2023 | uk.movies.yahoo.comEnvironmental campaigners stage 'poo protest' in Fleetwood over untreated sewage in sea concernsOctober 12, 2023 | investing.comUnited Utilities Group PLC (UU)October 2, 2023 | reuters.comUK water firm United Utilities says options available to fund $16.7 bln planSeptember 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThese Return Metrics Don't Make United Utilities Group (LON:UU.) Look Too StrongSeptember 6, 2023 | marketwatch.comUnited Utilities Group falls Wednesday, still outperforms marketAugust 11, 2023 | msn.com‘Environmental disaster waiting to happen’: Warnings about consequences of shooting banJuly 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in United Utilities Group (LON:UU.) have seen favorable returns of 74% over the past five yearsJuly 11, 2023 | reuters.comUK's United Utilities signs 1.8 billion pound pension deal, Sky News reportsJuly 10, 2023 | reuters.comUK's United Utilities signs 1.8 bln pound pension deal - Sky NewsJuly 10, 2023 | msn.comUnited Utilities agrees £1.8bn deal with Legal & GeneralJuly 10, 2023 | msn.comWater giant United Utilities strikes £1.8bn pension dealJuly 5, 2023 | marketwatch.comUnited Utilities Group falls Wednesday, underperforms marketJuly 3, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comWater boss’s bonus linked to sewage reductionJune 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWe Wouldn't Be Too Quick To Buy United Utilities Group PLC (LON:UU.) Before It Goes Ex-DividendJune 16, 2023 | msn.comBlackpool and Lancashire beach-goers told 'don't swim' warning still in place by United UtilitiesJune 16, 2023 | msn.comBlackpool and Lancashire beach-goers warned 'don't swim' warning still in place by United UtilitiesJune 14, 2023 | marketwatch.comUnited Utilities Group rises Wednesday, still underperforms marketJune 1, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deUnited Utilities FY Pre-tax Profit DownSee More Headlines Receive UU Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for United Utilities Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Today12/05/2023Ex-Dividend for 2/1 Dividend12/21/2023Dividend Payable2/01/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON Industry Utilities - Regulated Water Sub-IndustryN/A SectorUtilities Current SymbolLON:UU CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.unitedutilities.com Phone+44-1925-237000FaxN/AEmployees6,179Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 1,203.33 High Stock Price TargetGBX 1,290 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 1,100 Potential Upside/Downside+12.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.25 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX (0.05) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio35.98 P/E Growth138.87Net Income£-31,300,000.00 Net Margins-1.66% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity-1.18% Return on Assets1.78% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio420.76 Current Ratio1.80 Quick Ratio1.13 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£1.89 billion Price / Sales3.87 Cash FlowGBX 80.98 per share Price / Cash Flow13.25 Book ValueGBX 319 per share Price / Book3.36Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares681,890,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£7.32 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.47 10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any MarketWhich stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Louise Beardmore (Age 49)CEO & Director Comp: $703.49kMr. Philip Anthony Aspin (Age 55)CFO & Director Comp: $715kMr. Mike GauterinCustomer Services & Technology DirectorRobert LeeHead of Investor RelationsMr. Simon Roger Gardiner (Age 55)General Counsel & Company Secretary Mr. James BullockRegulation & Compliance DirectorMs. Adrienne McFarlandPeople and Health & Safety DirectorMs. Ruth HenshawHead of Reward & PensionsMr. Brendan Francis Murphy (Age 53)Treasurer Mr. Christopher Robert LaybuttInvestor Relations & Clean Energy Strategy DirectorMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsSevern TrentLON:SVTPennon GroupLON:PNNCentricaLON:CNASSELON:SSEDrax GroupLON:DRXView All CompetitorsInsidersPhil AspinBought 17 shares on 11/13/2023Total: £18,292.00 ($1,076.00/share)Louise BeardmoreBought 18 shares on 10/11/2023Total: £17,496.00 ($972.00/share)Louise BeardmoreSold 8,009 sharesTotal: £7.71 M ($963.00/share)Louise BeardmoreBought 19 shares on 7/11/2023Total: £17,708.00 ($932.00/share)Phil AspinSold 2,174 sharesTotal: £2.25 M ($1,036.00/share)View All Insider Transactions 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 Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. 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