United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts

Shares of United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) have received an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the seven brokerages that are covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, two have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company.

Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the company. Kepler Capital Markets downgraded United Utilities Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Zacks Research lowered United Utilities Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th.

United Utilities Group Stock Up 0.9%

UUGRY opened at $36.47 on Wednesday. United Utilities Group has a 12 month low of $24.87 and a 12 month high of $37.83. The company has a quick ratio of 2.21, a current ratio of 2.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.50. The company has a 50 day moving average of $34.98 and a 200 day moving average of $32.74.

United Utilities Group Company Profile

United Utilities Group (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) is a leading regulated water and wastewater services provider in the United Kingdom, serving more than seven million residents and businesses across North West England. Headquartered in Warrington, the company manages an integrated network of treatment works, reservoirs, pumping stations and more than 26,000 kilometres of water mains. Through its regulated arm, it supplies potable water and collects, transports and treats wastewater, ensuring compliance with environmental and public health standards set by Ofwat and the Environment Agency.

In addition to its core water and wastewater operations, United Utilities has expanded into related services including flood risk management, environmental consultancy and renewable energy generation.