United Utilities Group PLC (LON:UU - Get Free Report) shares were up 0.6% during mid-day trading on Thursday . The stock traded as high as GBX 1,126.50 ($14.37) and last traded at GBX 1,120.50 ($14.30). Approximately 983,160 shares traded hands during trading, an increase of 200% from the average daily volume of 328,047 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 1,114 ($14.21).
United Utilities Group Stock Up 0.8 %
The company has a market capitalization of £7.70 billion, a P/E ratio of 5,942.11, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.69 and a beta of 0.41. The company has a current ratio of 1.60, a quick ratio of 1.13 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 486.43. The stock's fifty day moving average is GBX 1,065.10 and its 200 day moving average is GBX 1,038.47.
United Utilities Group Cuts Dividend
The firm also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 13th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, November 28th will be paid a dividend of GBX 17.28 ($0.22) per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 28th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.65%. United Utilities Group's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 26,315.79%.
Insider Activity at United Utilities Group
In other United Utilities Group news, insider Louise Beardmore sold 8,471 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, September 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of GBX 1,058 ($13.50), for a total transaction of £89,623.18 ($114,359.04). Insiders have purchased a total of 52 shares of company stock worth $54,799 over the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 0.05% of the company's stock.
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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