United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) Given Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) has earned a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the eight ratings firms that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, three have issued a buy recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company.

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on UUGRY shares. Citigroup lowered shares of United Utilities Group from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, May 1st. BNP Paribas Exane initiated coverage on shares of United Utilities Group in a report on Monday, June 29th. They set an “outperform” rating for the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a research report on Monday, June 8th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th.

United Utilities Group Stock Performance

UUGRY stock opened at $36.26 on Tuesday. The company’s 50 day moving average is $35.56 and its 200 day moving average is $35.51. United Utilities Group has a 1-year low of $29.20 and a 1-year high of $40.43.

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.