United Utilities Group (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) Sets New 12-Month Low – Should You Sell?

United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY)’s stock price reached a new 52-week low on Wednesday . The company traded as low as $23.87 and last traded at $24.47, with a volume of 534907 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $25.51.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have weighed in on UUGRY shares. Royal Bank of Canada raised shares of United Utilities Group to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 9th. Barclays upgraded United Utilities Group from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, December 12th. Finally, Citigroup upgraded United Utilities Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 5th.

United Utilities Group Trading Down 3.6 %

The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $27.09 and a 200-day simple moving average of $26.90. The company has a current ratio of 0.14, a quick ratio of 0.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32.

United Utilities Group Cuts Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, January 21st. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 29th will be paid a dividend of $0.4369 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 29th.

United Utilities Group Company Profile

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.