United Utilites Group Plc have announced an interim dividend of 18.51 pence per share, amounting to £137.5 million, is expected to be paid on 1 February 2027 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 18 December 2026. The ex-dividend date for the interim dividend is 17 December 2026. This interim dividend has not been included as a liability in the condensed consolidated statement of financial position at 30 September 2026 because it was approved after the reporting date.
Other Financial Highlights:
Underlying operating profit of £579m, +7% on the pro forma prior half year, principally driven by higher allowed revenues, supporting their expanded capital investment programme
Robust balance sheet with gearing at 56%, supporting solid credit ratings with Moody’s, Fitch and S&P
Liquidity extending into FY29, supported by £0.8bn equity raise in April
RCV growth of 9.5% year-on-year
Interim dividend of 18.51p, in line with policy
