United Utilities Group (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) Stock Rating Upgraded by Citigroup

United Utilities Group (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) was upgraded by equities research analysts at Citigroup from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, Zacks.com reports.

Several other research analysts also recently commented on the stock. Barclays downgraded shares of United Utilities Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Monday, August 5th. Royal Bank of Canada raised shares of United Utilities Group to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 9th.

United Utilities Group Stock Performance

UUGRY opened at $26.77 on Tuesday. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $27.52 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $26.76. United Utilities Group has a 52 week low of $24.47 and a 52 week high of $29.68. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a current ratio of 0.14 and a quick ratio of 0.14.

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.