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United Utilities (GB:UU)
LSE:UU
UU Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
2 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
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UU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
1,193.00p
▲(5.39% Upside)
| Highest Price Target1,280p | Average Price Target1,193p | Lowest Price Target1,142p |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
RBC Capital
1,175p
Buy
3.80%
Upside
Reiterated
02/04/25
United Utilities (UU) Gets a Buy from RBC Capital
Kepler Capital
1,250p→1,200p
Buy
6.01%
Upside
Reiterated
01/29/25
Kepler Capital Sticks to Their Buy Rating for United Utilities (UU)
Morgan Stanley
1,300p
Buy
14.84%
Upside
Reiterated
01/29/25
Positive Outlook and Risk Mitigation Lead to 'Buy' Rating for United UtilitiesWe expect a small positive reaction in UU shares post trading statement due to de-risking / clarity provided on dividend & no CMA Announcement of dividend policy for FY26-30 (continuation of existing CPIH annual growth in line with revenue indexation) is in line with expectations And confirmation of no CMA appeal (acceptance of Final Determination) further de-risks 5yr outlook and paves the way for ~7%/yr RCV growth to 2030 But we also acknowledge announcements elsewhere in the sector today which may divert market attention from UU Re the trading statement for the FY – all reportedly on track / in line with guidance January 29, 2025 07:28 AM GMTM Update 2 M Update Morgan Stanley Research 3 Valuation Methodology and Risks United Utilities Group PLC (UU.L) We value UU using a sum-of-the-parts approach.
Deutsche Bank
1,200p→1,150p
Buy
1.59%
Upside
Reiterated
01/20/25
United Utilities Group (UU:LN) (UUGRY) PT Lowered to GBP11.50 at Deutsche BankDeutsche Bank analyst James Brand lowered the price target on United Utilities Group (UU:LN) (OTC: UUGRY) to GBP11.50 (from GBP12.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.
Jefferies
1,230p→1,190p
Hold
5.12%
Upside
Downgraded
12/05/24
United Utilities downgraded to Hold from Buy at JefferiesUnited Utilities downgraded to Hold from Buy at Jefferies
Goldman Sachs
1,102p→1,101p
Hold
-2.74%
Downside
Reiterated
11/27/24
Goldman Sachs Sticks to Their Hold Rating for United Utilities (UU)
Exane BNP Paribas
1,250p
Buy
10.42%
Upside
Upgraded
11/19/24
United Utilities upgraded to Outperform from Neutral at Exane BNP ParibasUnited Utilities upgraded to Outperform from Neutral at Exane BNP Paribas
Bank of America Securities
1,050p→1,245p
Buy
9.98%
Upside
Upgraded
09/19/24
BofA Securities Upgrades United Utilities Group (UU:LN) (UUGRY) to BuyBofA Securities analyst John Campbell upgraded United Utilities Group (UU:LN) (OTC: UUGRY) from Neutral to Buy with a price target of GBP12.45 (from GBP10.50).
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Analyst Rating
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Action
Any
RBC Capital
1,175p
Buy
3.80%
Upside
Reiterated
02/04/25
United Utilities (UU) Gets a Buy from RBC Capital
Kepler Capital
1,250p→1,200p
Buy
6.01%
Upside
Reiterated
01/29/25
Kepler Capital Sticks to Their Buy Rating for United Utilities (UU)
Morgan Stanley
1,300p
Buy
14.84%
Upside
Reiterated
01/29/25
Positive Outlook and Risk Mitigation Lead to 'Buy' Rating for United UtilitiesWe expect a small positive reaction in UU shares post trading statement due to de-risking / clarity provided on dividend & no CMA Announcement of dividend policy for FY26-30 (continuation of existing CPIH annual growth in line with revenue indexation) is in line with expectations And confirmation of no CMA appeal (acceptance of Final Determination) further de-risks 5yr outlook and paves the way for ~7%/yr RCV growth to 2030 But we also acknowledge announcements elsewhere in the sector today which may divert market attention from UU Re the trading statement for the FY – all reportedly on track / in line with guidance January 29, 2025 07:28 AM GMTM Update 2 M Update Morgan Stanley Research 3 Valuation Methodology and Risks United Utilities Group PLC (UU.L) We value UU using a sum-of-the-parts approach.
Deutsche Bank
1,200p→1,150p
Buy
1.59%
Upside
Reiterated
01/20/25
United Utilities Group (UU:LN) (UUGRY) PT Lowered to GBP11.50 at Deutsche BankDeutsche Bank analyst James Brand lowered the price target on United Utilities Group (UU:LN) (OTC: UUGRY) to GBP11.50 (from GBP12.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.
Jefferies
1,230p→1,190p
Hold
5.12%
Upside
Downgraded
12/05/24
United Utilities downgraded to Hold from Buy at JefferiesUnited Utilities downgraded to Hold from Buy at Jefferies
Goldman Sachs
1,102p→1,101p
Hold
-2.74%
Downside
Reiterated
11/27/24
Goldman Sachs Sticks to Their Hold Rating for United Utilities (UU)
Exane BNP Paribas
1,250p
Buy
10.42%
Upside
Upgraded
11/19/24
United Utilities upgraded to Outperform from Neutral at Exane BNP ParibasUnited Utilities upgraded to Outperform from Neutral at Exane BNP Paribas
Bank of America Securities
1,050p→1,245p
Buy
9.98%
Upside
Upgraded
09/19/24
BofA Securities Upgrades United Utilities Group (UU:LN) (UUGRY) to BuyBofA Securities analyst John Campbell upgraded United Utilities Group (UU:LN) (OTC: UUGRY) from Neutral to Buy with a price target of GBP12.45 (from GBP10.50).
Best Analysts Covering United Utilities
Which Analyst Should I Follow If I Want to Buy GB:UU and Sell After:
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
6/6 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+4.70%
reiterated a xxx
rating last month
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trades and holding each position for 1 Month would result in 100.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +4.70% per trade.
3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
4/6 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+5.57%
reiterated a xxx
rating last month
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trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 66.67% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +5.57% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
9/9 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+9.44%
reiterated a buy rating 3 months ago
Copying Juan Rodriguez's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 100.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +9.44% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
10/10 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+15.61%
reiterated a xxx
rating 4 months ago
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trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 100.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +15.61% per trade.
The Best Analyst Covering tool allows you to follow the analysts who have the best success rates and average returns on a specific stock. Only analysts that gave a Buy or Sell rating on the stock in the past 12 months are eligible for inclusion in this tool. Follow the analysts of your choice to receive real-time updates when they publish a new rating.
UU Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Nov 24
Dec 24
Jan 25
Feb 25
Apr 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
11
10
15
8
9
Hold
2
5
4
4
2
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
13
15
19
12
11
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
UU Financial Forecast
UU Stock Forecast FAQ
What is GB:UU’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, United Utilities’s 12-month average price target is 1,193.00.
What is GB:UU’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
United Utilities has 5.39% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
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Is United Utilities a Buy, Sell or Hold?
United Utilities has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy, which is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is United Utilities’s share price target?
The average share price target for United Utilities is 1,193.00. This is based on 4 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst share price target is 1,280.00p ,and the lowest forecast is 1,142.00p. The average share price target represents 5.39% Increase from the current price of 1,132p.
The highest analyst share price target is 1,280.00p ,and the lowest forecast is 1,142.00p. The average share price target represents 5.39% Increase from the current price of 1,132p.
What do analysts say about United Utilities?
United Utilities’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 4 Wall Streets Analysts.
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