LON:UU United Utilities Group (UU) Share Price, News & Analysis → Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy (From Gold Safe Exchange) (Ad) Free UU Stock Alerts GBX 1,007.50 -16.50 (-1.61%) (As of 05/24/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 1,000▼ 1,023.5050-Day Range 994.40▼ 1,11252-Week Range 896.76▼ 1,139.50Volume1.93 million shsAverage Volume328,047 shsMarket Capitalization£6.87 billionP/E Ratio5,302.63Dividend Yield4.96%Price TargetGBX 1,246.67 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainability Get United Utilities Group alerts: Email Address United Utilities Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside23.7% UpsideGBX 1,246.67 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability0.18Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.71Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£33,363 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.13 out of 5 stars 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingUnited Utilities Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageUnited Utilities Group has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about United Utilities Group's stock forecast and price target. 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 4.62%, 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.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of United Utilities Group is 26,315.79%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about United Utilities Group's dividend. 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 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentUnited Utilities Group has a news sentiment score of 0.71. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for United Utilities Group this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.MarketBeat Follows1 people have added United Utilities Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, United Utilities Group insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £333.63 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.04% of the stock of United Utilities Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions64.49% 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.Read more about United Utilities Group's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of United Utilities Group is 5,302.63, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.06.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of United Utilities Group is 5,302.63, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 93.74.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 3.16. 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 Ad Colonial MetalsWARNING about the death of the U.S. dollar…Where do you turn during times of economic uncertainty? Many elites trust storing their wealth in gold (which has historically boomed when the dollar’s value has plummeted!)Get Colonial Metals' new Precious Metals Investment Guide. 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 HeadlinesMay 15, 2024 | insidertrades.comLiam Butterworth Acquires 17 Shares of United Utilities Group PLC (LON:UU) StockMay 23 at 6:55 AM | msn.comBritish utilities stocks fall sharply as election loomsMay 22, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comUnited Utilities Group (LON:UU) Given "Buy" Rating at Jefferies Financial GroupMay 18, 2024 | msn.comSewage alerts across UK mapped after ‘millions’ of litres dumped into Lake Windermere beauty spotMay 16, 2024 | msn.comThe United Utilities share price is recovering after mixed earnings report and sewage spillMay 16, 2024 | msn.comUK's United Utilities forecasts higher costs from regulatory chargesMay 15, 2024 | msn.comCompany pumps ‘millions of litres’ of raw sewage into Lake WindermereApril 24, 2024 | uk.news.yahoo.comSewage-free rivers a step closer after citizen science group's official launchApril 15, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comSteve Coogan blasts water company ‘greenwashing’ over Lake Windermere pollutionApril 4, 2024 | reuters.comThames Water fix requires everyone to take a bathMarch 18, 2024 | msn.com4 steps I’d take to try and turn £10k into a £29,495 passive incomeMarch 9, 2024 | morningstar.comUnited Utilities Group PLC Class A UU.February 14, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comUnited Utilities share price: too cheap after this latest update?December 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUnited Utilities Group (LON:UU.) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.1659December 11, 2023 | theguardian.comEnvironment Agency failed to find cause of toxic pollution near WindermereNovember 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 UtilitiesNovember 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)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 planSee 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 Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorUtilities Industry Utilities - Regulated Water Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:UU CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.unitedutilities.com Phone+44-1925-237000FaxN/AEmployees6,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 1,246.67 High Stock Price TargetGBX 1,290 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 1,220 Potential Upside/Downside+23.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.19 Trailing P/E Ratio5,302.63 Forward P/E Ratio17.89 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 / Sales3.63 Cash FlowGBX 76.04 per share Price / Cash Flow13.25 Book ValueGBX 319 per share Price / Book3.16Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares681,890,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£6.87 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.39 5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Louise Beardmore (Age 50)CEO & Director Comp: $703.49kMr. Philip Anthony Aspin (Age 56)CFO & Director Comp: $715kMr. Mike GauterinCustomer Services & Technology DirectorRobert LeeHead of Investor RelationsMr. Simon Roger Gardiner (Age 57)General Counsel & Company Secretary Mr. James BullockRegulation & Compliance DirectorMs. Adrienne McFarlandPeople and Health & Safety DirectorMs. Ruth HenshawHead of Reward & PensionsMr. Brendan Francis Murphy (Age 54)Treasurer Mr. Christopher Robert LaybuttInvestor Relations & Clean Energy Strategy DirectorMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsSevern TrentLON:SVTPennon GroupLON:PNNCentricaLON:CNADrax GroupLON:DRXSSELON:SSEView All CompetitorsInsidersLiam ButterworthBought 17 shares on 5/13/2024Total: £18,649.00 ($1,097.00/share)Louise BeardmoreBought 14 shares on 3/13/2024Total: £14,714.00 ($1,051.00/share)Phil AspinBought 18 shares on 2/12/2024Total: £18,522.00 ($1,029.00/share)Louise BeardmoreBought 17 shares on 1/11/2024Total: £17,867.00 ($1,051.00/share)Louise BeardmoreBought 17 shares on 12/11/2023Total: £18,683.00 ($1,099.00/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 year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" UU shares. View UU analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is United Utilities Group's stock price target for 2024? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for United Utilities Group's stock. Their UU share price targets range from GBX 1,220 to GBX 1,290. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 1,246.67 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 23.7% 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 2024? United Utilities Group's stock was trading at GBX 1,059.50 at the beginning of the year. Since then, UU shares have decreased by 4.9% and is now trading at GBX 1,007.50. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How often does United Utilities Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for United Utilities Group? United Utilities Group announced a dividend on Thursday, May 16th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 20th will be paid a dividend of GBX 33.19 per share on Thursday, August 1st. This represents a dividend yield of 2.98%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 20th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 16.59. The official announcement can be viewed 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 50 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.62%. UU has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 26,315.79%. 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 Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF (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. 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