United Utilities Group (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) Rating Lowered to “Hold” at Kepler Capital Markets

United Utilities Group (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) was downgraded by research analysts at Kepler Capital Markets from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report issued on Wednesday,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other brokerages also recently weighed in on UUGRY. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Zacks Research downgraded United Utilities Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

United Utilities Group Stock Up 0.0%

Shares of OTCMKTS UUGRY opened at $37.32 on Wednesday. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $33.91 and its 200 day simple moving average is $32.23. United Utilities Group has a fifty-two week low of $24.10 and a fifty-two week high of $37.36. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.50, a quick ratio of 2.21 and a current ratio of 2.22.

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.