United Utilities Group PLC provides water and wastewater services in the United Kingdom. It is also involved in renewable energy generation, corporate trustee, and property management activities; and the provision of consulting and project management services. The company operates 43,000 kilometers (km) of pipes; 77,000 km of sewerage pipes; 567 wastewater treatment works; and 91 water treatment works. It serves 3 million households and 200,000 business customers. United Utilities Group PLC was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Warrington, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange LON
Industry Water Utilities
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorUtilities
SymbolLON:UU
CUSIPN/A
Phone+44-1925-237000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current RatioN/A
Quick RatioN/A
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E RatioN/A
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesN/A
Price / SalesN/A
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book ValueN/A
Price / BookN/A
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net IncomeN/A
Net Margins22.53%
Return on Equity14.01%
Return on Assets3.18%
Miscellaneous
EmployeesN/A
Outstanding Shares681,890,000
Market Cap£4,750.00
United Utilities Group (LON:UU) Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Utilities Group's stock symbol?
United Utilities Group trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "UU."
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, May 24th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 21st will be paid a dividend of GBX 26.49 per share on Friday, August 3rd. This represents a dividend yield of 3.34%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, June 21st. This is a boost from United Utilities Group's previous dividend of $13.24. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. View United Utilities Group's Dividend History.
What price target have analysts set for UU?
9 analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for United Utilities Group's stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 735 to GBX 1,050. On average, they expect United Utilities Group's stock price to reach GBX 889.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 23.0% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings for United Utilities Group.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for United Utilities Group?
9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Utilities Group in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold."
Who are some of United Utilities Group's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to United Utilities Group include Eversource Energy (ES), Fortis (FTS), Korea Electric Power (KEP), FirstEnergy (FE), Avangrid (AGR), Rwe Ag Sp (RWEOY), SNAM S P A/ADR (SNMRY), American Water Works (AWK), Ameren (AEE), Telecom Italia (TI), EDP-Energias de Portugal, S.A (EDPFY), Entergy (ETR), AGL Energy (AGL), Fortis (FTS) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP).
Who are United Utilities Group's key executives?
United Utilities Group's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Steven Lewis Mogford, CEO & Director (Age 61)
- Mr. John Russell Houlden BSc (Hons) Management Sciences, CFO & Exec. Director (Age 59)
- Mr. Steven Richard Fraser, COO & Director (Age 42)
- Rob Lee, Head of Investor Relations
- Mr. Simon Roger Gardiner, Gen. Counsel & Company Sec. (Age 50)
Has United Utilities Group been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about UU stock has trended somewhat positive this week, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research group identifies negative and positive press coverage by analyzing more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. United Utilities Group earned a coverage optimism score of 0.23 on Accern's scale. They also gave news articles about the company an impact score of 46.33 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near future.
How do I buy shares of United Utilities Group?
Shares of UU 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.
What is United Utilities Group's stock price today?
One share of UU stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 723.20.
How big of a company is United Utilities Group?
United Utilities Group has a market capitalization of £4.75 billion.
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 company can be reached via phone at +44-1925-237000.
MarketBeat Community Rating for United Utilities Group (LON UU)
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