Stock of UK water utilities firms will underperform FTSE 100 by 15% in 2027

Due to increasing regulatory scrutiny, fines, and public backlash over water quality failures, shares of major UK water utilities firms (e.g., Thames Water, United Utilities) will underperform the FTSE 100 index by at least 15% in 2025. Investor confidence will erode as sustainability pledges fail to materialize.

Implied probability (Yes)

70%

Closes

2027-12-31