United Utilities opens the week with a dividend snapshot, shares near 1,314p

By Julia Schmitt, Sector & Peer Group desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-28, 11:48.

United Utilities (GB00B39J2M42) starts Sunday with a clear dividend and pricing reference on the London market. Davy shows the shares at 1,314.00 GBX at 06:08 AM UTC, 20 minutes delayed, with the ex-dividend date set for 25 June 2026.

London price and dividend timing

The same quote places the day range at 1,296.00 GBX to 1,314.00 GBX and lists the next dividend pay date for 3 August 2026. Hargreaves Lansdown also records a market cap of £9.76 billion and a trailing dividend yield of 4.08% for the ordinary 5p line.

That puts the stock in a clearly priced utility setting, with the London listing giving investors a concrete daily reference. The share data is fully aligned with the dividend calendar already visible on the market pages.

Sector peers on London screens

United Utilities sits alongside other UK defensive names that trade with similar income profiles, including National Grid and Severn Trent on the London market. For sector watchers, the utility group remains a direct peer comparison for yield, regulated revenue and market cap.

Among UK-listed peers, the comparison also highlights how income stocks stay relevant when investors look for cash distributions and stable pricing bands. Davy’s quote and HL’s metrics give the shares a concise Sunday snapshot.

Household water and wastewater

United Utilities Group PLC runs regulated water and wastewater services in north west England, with its core business built around household and business utility supply. The company’s investor pages present the sector as a long-duration infrastructure model.

The London listing in brief

The United Utilities shares (GB00B39J2M42) last traded on 2026-06-28, 06:08 AM UTC on the London market at 1,314.00 GBX.

Disclaimer: This article is for information only and does not constitute investment advice.