United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) Short Interest Up 81.8% in October

United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRYGet Free Report) was the target of a large increase in short interest in October. As of October 15th, there was short interest totaling 32,900 shares, an increase of 81.8% from the September 30th total of 18,100 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 33,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.0 days. Based on an average trading volume of 33,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.0 days.

United Utilities Group Stock Performance

United Utilities Group stock opened at $31.56 on Monday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $31.16 and its 200-day simple moving average is $30.68. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.16, a quick ratio of 1.91 and a current ratio of 1.94. United Utilities Group has a 1-year low of $22.73 and a 1-year high of $32.73.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

UUGRY has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a research report on Friday, August 29th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of United Utilities Group from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, September 22nd. Finally, Barclays upgraded shares of United Utilities Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 20th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has issued a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy”.

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United Utilities Group Company Profile

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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.

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