United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY - Get Free Report) was the target of a large increase in short interest during the month of October. As of October 15th, there was short interest totalling 66,800 shares, an increase of 271.1% from the September 30th total of 18,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 119,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.6 days.
United Utilities Group Stock Performance
Shares of UUGRY stock traded down $0.19 on Friday, hitting $27.11. The company had a trading volume of 8,888 shares, compared to its average volume of 78,491. The stock's 50-day moving average is $27.35 and its two-hundred day moving average is $26.66. The company has a current ratio of 0.14, a quick ratio of 0.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. United Utilities Group has a twelve month low of $24.47 and a twelve month high of $29.68.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Barclays lowered 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 research note on Wednesday, October 9th.
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About United Utilities Group
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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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