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About United Utilities (LON:UU)
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
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
United Utilities (LON:UU) Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Utilities' stock symbol?
United Utilities trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "UU."
How often does United Utilities pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for United Utilities?
United Utilities declared a dividend on Wednesday, November 22nd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, December 21st will be paid a dividend of GBX 13.24 per share on Thursday, February 1st. This represents a dividend yield of 1.68%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 21st. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. View United Utilities' Dividend History.
What price target have analysts set for UU?
10 analysts have issued 12 month target prices for United Utilities' stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 735 to GBX 1,050. On average, they expect United Utilities' stock price to reach GBX 902.89 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for United Utilities.
Who are some of United Utilities' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to United Utilities include PPL (PPL), TIM (TI), Eversource Energy (ES), DTE Energy (DTE), Fortis (FTS), Avangrid (AGR), Snam (SNMRY), FirstEnergy (FE), Energias de Portugal (EDPFY), RWE (RWEOY), American Water (AWK), AGL Energy (AGL), Entergy (ETR), Ameren (AEE) and Fortis (FTS).
Who are United Utilities' key executives?
United Utilities' 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 been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about UU stock have been trending somewhat positive on Wednesday, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative media coverage by monitoring more than 20 million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. United Utilities earned a daily sentiment score of 0.06 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news headlines about the company an impact score of 45.92 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future.
How do I buy shares of United Utilities?
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' stock price today?
One share of UU stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 797.20.
How big of a company is United Utilities?
United Utilities has a market capitalization of £4.75 billion.
How can I contact United Utilities?
United Utilities' 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 (UU)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about United Utilities and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe UU will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe UU will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
United Utilities (LON:UU) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
10 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for United Utilities in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is GBX 902.89The high price target for UU is GBX 1,050 and the low price target for UU is GBX 735. There are currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Hold."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Hold | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.40 | 2.30 | 2.30 | 2.11 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 1 Sell Rating(s)
4 Hold Rating(s)
5 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s)
5 Hold Rating(s)
4 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s)
5 Hold Rating(s)
4 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 2 Sell Rating(s)
4 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | GBX 902.89 | GBX 906.22 | GBX 919 | GBX 952.88 |
United Utilities (LON:UU) Consensus Price Target History
United Utilities (LON:UU) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 5/23/2016 forward)
United Utilities (LON:UU) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 11/22/2017 | | GBX 13.24 | 1.68% | 12/21/2017 | 12/21/2017 | 2/1/2018 |
| 5/25/2017 | | GBX 25.92 | 2.45% | 6/22/2017 | 6/22/2017 | 8/4/2017 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
United Utilities (LON UU) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
United Utilities (LON UU) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 4/3/2018 | Russ Houlden | Insider | Sell | 14,481 | GBX 704 | £101,946.24 | | |
| 1/11/2018 | Paulette Rowe | Insider | Buy | 3,000 | GBX 770 | £23,100 | | |
| 1/4/2018 | Steven L Mogford | Insider | Sell | 217,500 | GBX 801 | £1,742,175 | | |
| 12/11/2017 | Russ Houlden | Insider | Sell | 4,400 | GBX 819 | £36,036 | | |
| 12/5/2017 | Simon Gardiner | Insider | Sell | 4,843 | GBX 810 | £39,228.30 | | |
| 11/13/2017 | Russ Houlden | Insider | Buy | 20 | GBX 840 | £168 | | |
| 10/11/2017 | Steven L Mogford | Insider | Buy | 21 | GBX 861 | £180.81 | | |
| 9/11/2017 | Russ Houlden | Insider | Buy | 19 | GBX 926 | £175.94 | | |
| 8/3/2017 | Steven Fraser | Insider | Sell | 6,917 | GBX 899 | £62,183.83 | | |
| 7/11/2017 | Steven L Mogford | Insider | Buy | 20 | GBX 864 | £172.80 | | |
| 6/30/2017 | Steven L Mogford | Insider | Sell | 44,011 | GBX 884 | £389,057.24 | | |
| 6/12/2017 | Russ Houlden | Insider | Buy | 18 | GBX 990 | £178.20 | | |
| 5/11/2017 | Russ Houlden | Insider | Buy | 16 | GBX 1,023 | £163.68 | | |
| 4/11/2017 | Steven L Mogford | Insider | Buy | 18 | GBX 996 | £179.28 | | |
| 2/28/2017 | Sara Weller | Insider | Buy | 1,000 | GBX 973 | £9,730 | | |
| 2/13/2017 | Russ Houlden | Insider | Buy | 19 | GBX 947 | £179.93 | | |
| 1/12/2017 | Steven L Mogford | Insider | Buy | 21 | GBX 890 | £186.90 | | |
| 12/12/2016 | Steven L Mogford | Insider | Buy | 20 | GBX 893 | £178.60 | | |
| 11/11/2016 | Russ Houlden | Insider | Buy | 21 | GBX 882 | £185.22 | | |
| 10/11/2016 | Russ Houlden | Insider | Buy | 20 | GBX 920 | £184 | | |
| 9/12/2016 | Houlden,Russ | Insider | Buy | 37 | GBX 975 | £360.75 | | |
| 8/4/2016 | Goligher,Alison | Insider | Buy | 3,000 | GBX 995 | £29,850 | | |
| 7/11/2016 | Mogford,Steven L | Insider | Buy | 18 | GBX 1,034 | £186.12 | | |
| 6/17/2016 | Houlden,Russ | Insider | Sell | 35,578 | GBX 919 | £326,961.82 | | |
| 6/13/2016 | Houlden,Russ | Insider | Buy | 19 | GBX 949 | £180.31 | | |
| 5/11/2016 | Mogford,Steven L | Insider | Buy | 19 | GBX 948 | £180.12 | | |
| 4/11/2016 | Mogford,Steven L | Insider | Buy | 19 | GBX 960 | £182.40 | | |
| 3/11/2016 | Mogford,Steven L | Insider | Buy | 40 | GBX 894 | £357.60 | | |
| 2/11/2016 | Houlden,Russ | Insider | Buy | 41 | GBX 894 | £366.54 | | |
| 1/11/2016 | Mogford,Steven L | Insider | Buy | 19 | GBX 939 | £178.41 | | |
| 1/5/2016 | Mogford,Steven L | Insider | Buy | 109,264 | GBX 946 | £1,033,637.44 | | |
| 12/11/2015 | Mogford,Steven L | Insider | Buy | 19 | GBX 932 | £177.08 | | |
| 11/25/2015 | Houlden,Russ | Insider | Sell | 46,238 | GBX 956 | £442,035.28 | | |
| 11/11/2015 | Mogford,Steven L | Insider | Buy | 19 | GBX 946 | £179.74 | | |
| 10/13/2015 | Mogford,Steven L | Insider | Buy | 20 | GBX 967 | £193.40 | | |
| 9/15/2015 | Houlden,Russ | Insider | Buy | 21 | GBX 863 | £181.23 | | |
| 8/12/2015 | Mogford,Steven L | Insider | Buy | 41 | GBX 882 | £361.62 | | |
| 5/28/2015 | Russ Houlden | Insider | Sell | 47,005 | GBX 1,000.07 | £470,082.90 | | |
| 3/6/2015 | Stephen A Carter | Insider | Buy | 3,000 | GBX 930 | £27,900 | | |
| 2/17/2015 | Russ Houlden | Insider | Sell | 38,457 | GBX 937.05 | £360,361.32 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
United Utilities (LON UU) News Headlines
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| Date | Headline |
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 | United Utilities (UU) Earns Buy Rating from Deutsche Bank
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 16 at 3:43 PM |
 | FTSE 100 movers: ITV rallies but water utilities slump amid broker note bonanza
www.lse.co.uk - May 11 at 5:45 PM |
 | Top Picks For Utilities Dividend Rockstars
finance.yahoo.com - May 10 at 8:32 AM |
| Can United Utilities Group PLC (LON:UU.) Improve Your Portfolio Returns?
finance.yahoo.com - May 9 at 8:29 AM |
| United Utilities (UU) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 6 at 11:38 AM |
| United Utilities (UU) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Deutsche Bank
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 5 at 2:45 AM |
| United Utilities (UU) Rating Increased to Outperform at Credit Suisse Group
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 5 at 12:17 AM |
| Is It Time To Buy United Utilities Group PLC (LON:UU.)?
finance.yahoo.com - May 1 at 8:34 AM |
| United Utilities (UU) Rating Reiterated by Deutsche Bank
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 10:48 PM |
| United Utilities (UU) Price Target Cut to GBX 850 by Analysts at Morgan Stanley
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 17 at 8:07 PM |
| How Has United Utilities Group PLC’s (LON:UU.) Performed Against The Industry?
finance.yahoo.com - April 17 at 8:43 AM |
| United Utilities (UU) Upgraded at Royal Bank of Canada
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 15 at 8:35 AM |
 | Analysts Downgrade United Utilities
www.morningstar.co.uk - April 13 at 8:34 AM |
| United Utilities (UU) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 11 at 11:37 AM |
 | 2 Footsie 5% dividend stocks I’d buy with £2,000 today
www.fool.co.uk - April 10 at 8:39 AM |
| United Utilities (UU) PT Lowered to GBX 963
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 9 at 5:18 PM |
| United Utilities (UU) Receives Hold Rating from Deutsche Bank
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 9 at 10:28 AM |
| United Utilities (UU) Rating Reiterated by JPMorgan Chase
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 4 at 10:54 PM |
| Russ Houlden Sells 14,481 Shares of United Utilities (UU) Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 3 at 10:19 AM |
| United Utilities' (UU) "Underperform" Rating Reaffirmed at Credit Suisse Group
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 2 at 8:22 AM |
| Is United Utilities Group PLC (LON:UU.) A Smart Pick For Income Investors?
finance.yahoo.com - March 30 at 8:33 AM |
| European shares feel force of tech stock sell-off
finance.yahoo.com - March 28 at 8:39 AM |
| Why I’d buy this FTSE 100 dividend hero over United Utilities Group plc
www.fool.co.uk - March 27 at 5:06 PM |
 | United Utilities Says Current Trading In Line With Its FY Expectations
www.finanznachrichten.de - March 27 at 8:38 AM |
| United Utilities sees higher FY profit, revenue
finance.yahoo.com - March 27 at 8:38 AM |
| [$$] Water utilities cut pensions while paying out generous dividends
finance.yahoo.com - March 25 at 8:34 AM |
| Morgan Stanley Cuts United Utilities (UU) Price Target to GBX 735
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 24 at 2:12 PM |
| United Utilities Group PLC (UU) Given Average Recommendation of "Hold" by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 17 at 11:48 AM |
| United Utilities Group (UU) Receives Buy Rating from Deutsche Bank
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 16 at 1:57 PM |
| United Utilities Group (UU) Coverage Initiated by Analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 9 at 8:15 PM |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. Downgrades United Utilities Group (UU) to Neutral
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 6 at 11:34 AM |
| United Utilities Group PLC (UU) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 20 at 12:02 PM |
| United Utilities Donates GBP155,000 After Sewage Pollution Incidents
www.morningstar.co.uk - February 9 at 9:48 AM |
| What Investors Should Know About United Utilities Group PLC’s (LON:UU.) Financial Strength
finance.yahoo.com - February 8 at 8:17 AM |
| Goldman Sachs Group Reiterates "Neutral" Rating for United Utilities Group (UU)
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 27 at 5:00 PM |
| United Utilities Group PLC (UU) Receives Consensus Rating of "Hold" from Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 26 at 11:57 AM |
| United Utilities Group (UU) Earns "Buy" Rating from Deutsche Bank
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 14 at 11:10 AM |
| DIRECTOR DEALINGS: United Utilities Non-Executive Rowe Buys Shares
www.morningstar.co.uk - January 11 at 4:36 PM |
| United Utilities Group PLC (UU) Insider Buys £23,100 in Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 11 at 12:34 PM |
| United Utilities Group (UU) Upgraded to Neutral at Credit Suisse Group
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 5 at 4:22 PM |
| Steven L. Mogford Sells 217,500 Shares of United Utilities Group PLC (UU) Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 5 at 12:08 PM |
| CORRECT: United Utilities CEO Sells GBP1.7 Million In Shares
www.morningstar.co.uk - January 5 at 10:39 AM |
| United Utilities Group PLC (UU) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 1 at 11:50 AM |
| United Utilities Group Plc : UU-GB: Dividend Analysis : December 22nd, 2017 (record date) : By the numbers : December 22, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - December 22 at 11:54 PM |
| United Utilities Group Plc breached its 50 day moving average in a Bullish Manner : UU-GB : December 19, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - December 19 at 10:29 AM |
| United Utilities Group (UU) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Deutsche Bank
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 16 at 7:46 PM |
| United Utilities Group PLC (UU) Declares Dividend of GBX 13.24
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 16 at 11:16 AM |
| United Utilities Group PLC (UU) Insider Sells £36,036 in Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 11 at 2:22 PM |
| Deutsche Bank Upgrades United Utilities Group (UU) to "Buy"
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 10 at 12:22 PM |
| J P Morgan Chase & Co Lowers United Utilities Group (UU) Price Target to GBX 1,000
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 9 at 10:02 PM |
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