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

United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) has received an average recommendation of “Hold” from the seven research firms that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating on the company.

A number of research analysts have weighed in on UUGRY shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a research note on Monday, June 8th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. BNP Paribas Exane began coverage on shares of United Utilities Group in a report on Monday, June 29th. They issued an “outperform” rating on the stock. Finally, Citigroup cut shares of United Utilities Group from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, May 1st.

United Utilities Group Price Performance

OTCMKTS UUGRY opened at $38.90 on Friday. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $36.50 and a 200 day simple moving average of $36.20. United Utilities Group has a 12-month low of $29.20 and a 12-month high of $40.43.

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.