- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 7/9)
- Strong operating margin of 41.7%
- Lower volatility than the market (beta 0.58)
United Utilities Group PLC stock downgraded to Hold/Accumulate
(Updated on Jul 10, 2026)
The United Utilities Group PLC stock price gained 0.84% on the last trading day (Friday, 10th Jul 2026), rising from $35.82 to $36.12. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 0.623% from a day low at $36.10 to a day high of $36.32. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 2.99% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -143 shares and in total, 926 shares were bought and sold for approximately $33.45 thousand. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -6.16% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $30.77 and $35.24 at the end of this 3-month period. Do note, that if the stock price manages to stay at current levels or higher, our prediction target will start to change positively over the next few days as the conditions for the current predictions will be broken.
UUGRY Signals & Forecast
The United Utilities Group PLC stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $35.75 and $35.35. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Monday, July 06, 2026, and so far it has fallen -0.0553%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume fell during the last trading day while the price increased. This causes a divergence and may be considered as an early warning, but it may not be. The very low volume increases the risk and reduces the other technical signals issued.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for United Utilities Group PLC stock
United Utilities Group PLC finds support from accumulated volume at $35.66 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and therefore the general risk is considered very low. However, be aware of low or falling volume and make sure to keep an eye on the stock During the last day, the stock moved $0.225 between high and low, or 0.623%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 0.771%
Our recommended stop-loss: $34.99 (-3.12%) (This stock has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 4 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (UUGRY) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 13th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 13th we expect United Utilities Group PLC to open at $36.18, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $35.85 and $36.39, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.547 (+/-1.53%) up or down from last closing price. If United Utilities Group PLC takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.53% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $36.25 (0.36%) than the support at $35.66 (1.27%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is United Utilities Group PLC stock A Buy?
United Utilities Group PLC holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Hold candidate.
Current score:
-0.423
Hold/Accumulate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 13, 2026 - $36.18 ( 0.161%).
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UUGRY Performance
Trading levels for UUGRY
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 36.40 | 0.784% |
| R2 | 36.32 | 0.546% |
| R1 | 36.26 | 0.399% |
| Price | 36.12 | |
| S1 | 36.09 | -0.0765% |
| S2 | 36.04 | -0.223% |
| S3 | 35.95 | -0.461% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 39.49 | 9.33% |
| R2 | 38.00 | 5.20% |
| R1 | 36.25 | 0.360% |
| Price | 36.12 | |
| S1 | 35.66 | -1.27% |
| S2 | 34.91 | -3.35% |
| S3 | 34.69 | -3.96% |
UUGRY Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 18, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 | $0.88 | 2.40% |
| 2 | Nov 19, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | Feb 09, 2026 | $0.440 | 1.41% |
| 3 | Jun 09, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | Aug 08, 2025 | $0.85 | 2.68% |
| 4 | Nov 20, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 | Jan 21, 2025 | $0.404 | 1.64% |
| 5 | Jun 21, 2024 | Jun 21, 2024 | Aug 08, 2024 | $0.781 | 3.16% |
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