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LON:UU

United Utilities Group - UU Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 1,078
+6.00 (+0.56%)
(As of 01/27/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
1,068
▼
1,080.50
50-Day Range
986.80
▼
1,086
52-Week Range
813.20
▼
1,186.88
Volume
1.04 million shs
Average Volume
328,047 shs
Market Capitalization
£7.35 billion
P/E Ratio
1,437.33
Dividend Yield
4.26%
Price Target
GBX 1,097

United Utilities Group MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.17 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
1.8% Upside
GBX 1,097 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
+0.18
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.22mentions of United Utilities Group in the last 14 days
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
£54,750 Bought 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.

1.44 out of 5 stars

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About United Utilities Group (LON:UU) Stock

United Utilities Group PLC provides water and wastewater services in the United Kingdom. It is also involved in the renewable energy generation, corporate trustee, financing, and property management activities; and provision of consulting, and project management services. The company operates 42,000 kilometers of water pipes; and 78,000 km of wastewater pipes. United Utilities Group PLC was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Warrington, the United Kingdom.

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UU Stock News Headlines

January 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
United Utilities Group (LON:UU) Share Price Crosses Above 200 Day Moving Average of $1,017.88
January 25, 2023 | finanznachrichten.de
United Utilities H1 Pre-tax Earnings Rise, But Sales Fall
January 29, 2023 | Porter & Company (Ad)
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January 24, 2023 | marketwatch.com
United Utilities Group rises Tuesday, outperforms market
January 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
With 82% ownership of the shares, United Utilities Group PLC (LON:UU.) is heavily dominated by institutional owners
January 19, 2023 | msn.com
U.K. shares lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 1.07%
December 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Is United Utilities Group PLC (LON:UU.) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value
December 22, 2022 | msn.com
U.K. shares lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.40%
January 29, 2023 | Porter & Company (Ad)
Is This The End of Capitalism?
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December 15, 2022 | marketwatch.com
United Utilities Group rises Thursday, outperforms market
December 14, 2022 | marketwatch.com
United Utilities Group rises Wednesday, outperforms market
November 18, 2022 | msn.com
U.K. shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.53%
October 18, 2022 | proactiveinvestors.com.au
United Utilities target price downgraded by Credit Suisse
October 11, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Insiders who bought in the last 12 months lose an additional UK£5.2k as United Utilities Group PLC (LON:UU.) drops to UK£578b
September 27, 2022 | reuters.com
United Utilities cuts annual revenue outlook as costs, low consumption bite
September 13, 2022 | msn.com
United Utilities blame caravan site and factory waste for sewage in Mersey River
September 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Investors in United Utilities Group (LON:UU.) have made a decent return of 58% over the past three years
August 2, 2022 | fool.co.uk
Could United Utilities shares be a nice little earner?
July 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
United Utilities Group PLC's (LON:UU.) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 97% Above Its Share Price
June 30, 2022 | fool.co.uk
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June 13, 2022 | msn.com
U.K. shares lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 2.31%
June 10, 2022 | msn.com
Residents asked to 'minimise' car movements after sinkhole opens up in road
May 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
United Utilities Group (LON:UU.) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To UK£0.29
May 26, 2022 | marketwatch.com
United Utilities Warns Inflation Is Increasing Operational, Debt Costs -- Update
May 26, 2022 | marketwatch.com
United Utilities PLC FY Loss/Shr 8.3p
May 25, 2022 | msn.com
U.K. shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.54%
May 20, 2022 | proactiveinvestors.com
SSE, Severn Trent, Cranswick and M&S results in the diary for coming week
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UU Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 2/1 Dividend
12/22/2022
Today
1/29/2023
Dividend Payable
2/01/2023
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
LON
Industry
Water Utilities
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
5,000
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
GBX 1,097
High Stock Price Forecast
GBX 1,250
Low Stock Price Forecast
GBX 980
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+1.8%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.17
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
N/A
Trailing P/E Ratio
1,437.33
Forward P/E Ratio
33.37
P/E Growth
86.95
Net Income
N/A
Net Margins
N/A
Pretax Margin
N/A
Return on Equity
N/A
Return on Assets
N/A

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
264.63
Current Ratio
1.38
Quick Ratio
1.13

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£1.85 billion
Price / Sales
3.97
Cash Flow
GBX 81.36 per share
Price / Cash Flow
13.25
Book Value
GBX 458 per share
Price / Book
2.35

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
681,888,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£7.35 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
N/A

Key Executives

  • Mr. Steven Lewis Mogford (Age 67)
    CEO & Exec. Director
    Comp: $1.71M
  • Mr. Philip Anthony Aspin (Age 55)
    CFO & Director
    Comp: $927k
  • Robert Lee
    Head of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Simon Roger Gardiner (Age 55)
    Gen. Counsel & Company Sec.
  • Ms. Adrienne McFarland
    People Director
  • Ms. Ruth Henshaw
    Head of Reward & Pensions
  • Ms. Louise Beardmore
    Director
  • Mr. Brendan Francis Murphy (Age 53)
    Treasurer
  • Ms. Paula Steer
    Director of Operations Control
  • Jane Gilmore
    Deputy Company Sec.

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UU Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

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

6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Utilities Group in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research 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.
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What is United Utilities Group's stock price forecast for 2023?

6 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for United Utilities Group's shares. Their UU share price forecasts range from GBX 980 to GBX 1,250. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 1,097 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 1.8% from the stock's current price.
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How have UU shares performed in 2023?

United Utilities Group's stock was trading at GBX 991.40 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, UU stock has increased by 8.7% and is now trading at GBX 1,078.
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How often does United Utilities Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for United Utilities Group?

United Utilities Group announced a dividend on Wednesday, November 23rd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, December 22nd will be paid a dividend of GBX 15.17 per share on Wednesday, February 1st. This represents a dividend yield of 1.47%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 22nd. 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 44 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.26%. UU has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 5,866.67%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
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).

What is United Utilities Group's stock symbol?

United Utilities Group trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "UU."

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.
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What is United Utilities Group's stock price today?

One share of UU stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 1,078.

How much money does United Utilities Group make?

United Utilities Group (LON:UU) has a market capitalization of £7.35 billion and generates £1.85 billion in revenue each year.

How many employees does United Utilities Group have?

The company employs 5,000 workers across the globe.

How can I contact United Utilities Group?

United Utilities Group's mailing address is Haweswater HSE, Lingley Green Avenue, WARRINGTON, WA5 3LP, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.unitedutilities.com. The company can be reached via phone at +44-1925-237000.

This page (LON:UU) was last updated on 1/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff