United Utilities (UUEC) Stock Price & Analysis
UUEC Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- EUR 18.33 - EUR 18.33
- 52-Week Range
- EUR 13.10 - EUR 18.33
- Previous Close
- EUR 18.17
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 149
- Market Cap
- EUR 13.66B
- Enterprise Value
- EUR 18.69B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- EUR 1.79B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- EUR 11.49B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 17.8
- Beta
- 0.20
- Next Earnings
- Nov 12, 2026 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 0.61
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- N/A
- Dividend Yield
- 3.35%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated Monopoly Revenue Framework
Operating as the regulated water and wastewater provider for the North West gives durable revenue visibility. Ofwat sets multi-year allowed revenues and incentives, which supports predictable cash flows and long-term investment planning versus competitive markets.
Recent Strong Revenue And Profit Improvement
The sharp 2026 revenue and profit uplift demonstrates improving operational performance and greater earnings power under the regulatory period. Sustained top-line and margin improvement can underpin better free cash flow once capital timing normalizes.
Operating Cash Flow Recovery Supports Debt Service
Material OCF improvement boosts the company’s ability to meet interest and scheduled obligations. For a capital-intensive utility, stronger operating cash generation reduces refinancing pressure and supports funding of regulated capital programs over the medium term.
Bears Say
High And Rising Leverage
A debt-heavy balance sheet increases sensitivity to interest rates and refinancing risks. Large absolute and relative leverage limits financial flexibility, raises cost of capital for future investment, and makes regulatory financing assumptions more critical to returns.
Persistent Negative Free Cash Flow After Capex
Consistent negative FCF despite improved OCF signals heavy capex and limited internally available surplus. Ongoing negative free cash flow forces reliance on external funding for growth and maintenance, heightening refinancing and execution risk over the medium term.
Choppy Historical Results Reduce Predictability
Volatile past earnings and margin swings undermine confidence in steady regulated returns. Even with recent improvement, episodic losses and margin weakness suggest operational or timing variability that could affect performance across regulatory cycles.
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Company Description
United Utilities
United Utilities Group Plc engages in the provision of water and wastewater services. It collects water from the environment, which the firm cleans and stores before distributing it to customers for their use then collect it as wastewater and treat it before returning clean water back to the environment. The firm's wastewater treatment captures sludge which is then transported to its Bioresources treatment facilities. The firm's main treatment process uses digestion technologies to safely and compliantly treat the sewage sludge. The digestion treatment produces biogas which it uses to generate renewable energy and biosolids for onward use. The company was founded on April 1, 1989 and is headquartered in Warrington, the United Kingdom.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Regulated Water
- CEO
- Louise Beardmore
- Employees
- 7,370
- Website
- www.unitedutilities.com
- Address
- Haweswater House, Lingley Mere Business Park, Warrington, WA, WA5 3LP, GB
United Utilities (UUEC) Earnings & Revenues
UUEC Earnings Call
Earnings Call SentimentNeutral
The earnings call reflects a balanced outlook for United Utilities, with strong operational achievements and a stable financial position. However, challenges with regulatory ratings and the need for a national social tariff to address affordability were highlighted. The company is proactive in addressing these challenges and exploring growth opportunities through innovation and strategic engagements.
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Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 15 | 1 | 5 |
| Technical Analysis | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Moving Averages | 12 | 0 | 0 |
