United Utilities Group PLC

UU.L|Utilities|Utilities - Regulated Water|£13.89|P/E 16.2|MCap 103.2M|LSE

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

Safe

UU.L's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 61.1% earnings payout ratio & 2.2x current ratio. Areas of concern: 430.7% fcf payout ratio & 2.0x interest coverage. As a utility, higher payout ratios and leverage are typical for this regulated sector.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

Earnings Payout Ratio: 61.1%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
Current Ratio: 2.2xStrong short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
Return on Equity: 20.4%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.

Risks

FCF Payout Ratio: 430.7%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
Interest Coverage: 2.0xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
Net Debt / Total Assets: 54.3%Net debt is high relative to total assets.

Payout & Coverage

Caution

Earnings Payout Ratio

61.1%Very Safe

FCF Payout Ratio

430.7%Danger

CFO Payout Ratio

62.8%Caution

Interest Coverage

2.0xWarning

Balance Sheet

Caution

Net Debt / Total Assets

54.3%Warning

Current Ratio

2.2xVery Safe

Debt-to-Equity

571.1Warning

Profitability

Safe

Return on Equity

20.4%Very Safe

Operating Margin

42.9%Very Safe

Gross Margin

93.3%Very Safe

Profit Margin Stability

VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe

11+ yrsVery Safe

NoneVery Safe

4.2%Caution

Mostly StableCaution

About United Utilities Group PLC

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. The company operates approximately 122,000 kilometers of water and wastewater pipes. United Utilities Group PLC was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Warrington, the United Kingdom.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

3.76%

Annual Dividend

£0.52

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

61.13%

FCF Payout Ratio

430.66%

Stock Price

£13.89

52-Week Range

£10.42 – £14.97

Dividend History (2016–2025)

UU.L annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

UU.L earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

June 25, 2026

Next Payment Date

—

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

5.89%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

4.15%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

15.14%

3-Year Total Growth

18.75%

5-Year Total Growth

22.52%

10-Year Total Growth

309.45%

Income Calculator

UU.L Dividend Calculator

Number of Shares

Total Investment

£1,389.50

Annual Income

£52.45

Quarterly Income

£13.11

Monthly Income

£4.37

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is UU.L's current dividend yield?

United Utilities Group PLC (UU.L) currently has a dividend yield of 3.76%, based on a stock price of £13.89 and an annual dividend of £0.52.

When is UU.L's next dividend payment date?

UU.L's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-25 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does UU.L pay in dividends per year?

United Utilities Group PLC paid £0.52 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.

Has UU.L been increasing its dividend?

United Utilities Group PLC has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 4.15% and a 10-year CAGR of 15.14%.

Is UU.L's dividend safe?

United Utilities Group PLC has a payout ratio of 61.13%. The payout ratio is moderate. Monitor earnings to ensure sustainability.

How is UU.L's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?

The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates United Utilities Group PLC's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for utilities companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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