United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) to Issue $0.44 Dividend

United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) announced a dividend on Wednesday, November 20th,NASDAQ Dividends reports. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 29th will be paid a dividend of 0.4369 per share by the utilities provider on Tuesday, January 21st. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 29th.

United Utilities Group Stock Up 1.8 %

United Utilities Group stock opened at $28.67 on Thursday. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $27.54 and its 200 day moving average is $26.86. United Utilities Group has a one year low of $24.47 and a one year high of $29.68. The company has a quick ratio of 0.14, a current ratio of 0.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

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

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.