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Higher RPI dents returns at United Utilities

Inflation led to a drop in profits at the water giant
May 30, 2018

Water companies in the UK are required to walk a delicate line between keeping customers, investors and the regulator happy. United Utilities’ (UU.) latest results show a company that is doing very well with customers – it recently achieved its best ever satisfaction score – but investors were less pleased, sending the shares down on results day.

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