United Utilities Group (LON:UU) Stock Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average – Here’s What Happened

United Utilities Group PLC (LON:UU) crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Wednesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 1,224.35 and traded as high as GBX 1,279.50. United Utilities Group shares last traded at GBX 1,252.50, with a volume of 1,627,318 shares.

United Utilities Group Stock Performance

The stock’s 50-day moving average is GBX 1,300.21 and its 200 day moving average is GBX 1,224.35. The stock has a market cap of £8.85 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 69.77, a P/E/G ratio of 0.69 and a beta of 0.56. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 571.15, a current ratio of 2.22 and a quick ratio of 1.13.

Insider Activity at United Utilities Group

In other United Utilities Group news, insider Marina Wyatt purchased 2,400 shares of United Utilities Group stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 5th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of GBX 1,269 per share, with a total value of £30,456. Over the last ninety days, insiders purchased 2,426 shares of company stock valued at $3,079,348. 0.05% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

About United Utilities Group

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. United Utilities Group PLC was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Warrington, the United Kingdom.