United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY – Get Free Report) was the target of a significant growth in short interest in July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 43,906 shares, a growth of 158.3% from the July 15th total of 16,999 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 43,563 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.0 days. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold.
United Utilities Group Price Performance
Shares of United Utilities Group stock opened at $38.38 on Friday. The business’s fifty day moving average is $36.16 and its two-hundred day moving average is $36.05. United Utilities Group has a fifty-two week low of $29.20 and a fifty-two week high of $40.43.
Analyst Ratings Changes
UUGRY has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a research report on Monday, June 8th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “sector perform” rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. BNP Paribas Exane began coverage on shares of United Utilities Group in a research note on Monday, June 29th. They set an “outperform” rating on the stock. Finally, Citigroup downgraded shares of United Utilities Group from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, May 1st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, United Utilities Group presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.
About United Utilities Group
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.
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