UNITIL Corporation (UTL)

Currency in USD
51.30
+0.33(+0.65%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
50.9951.44
52 wk Range
44.6157.39
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
50.97
Open
51.23
Day's Range
50.99-51.44
52 wk Range
44.61-57.39
Volume
5.54K
Average Volume (3m)
134.1K
1-Year Change
-11.3257%
Book Value / Share
35.35
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
55.50
Upside
+8.19%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years

UNITIL Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Neutral

Analyst Ratings

0 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
2 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 55.50
(+8.19% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Freedom Broker
Hold54.00+5.65%56.00DowngradeMay 05, 2026
Scotiabank
Hold57.00+11.52%-New CoverageApr 09, 2026
Freedom Capital Markets
Buy56.00+9.57%55.00MaintainFeb 12, 2026
Freedom Broker
Buy56.00+9.57%57.00MaintainAug 07, 2025

UNITIL Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Unitil Q1 2026 EPS of $1.88 beat forecast by 5.62%; revenue of $216.9M exceeded estimates by 28.38%, driven by Maine acquisitions.
  • Adjusted net income rose $5.4M to $33.8M year-over-year; company now serves 90% of Maine's natural gas customers after integration.
  • Dividend increased 5.6% to $1.90/share, marking 11th consecutive annual raise; stock fell 1.56% premarket despite earnings beat.
  • Management reaffirmed 2026 EPS guidance of $3.20-$3.36; pending Aquarion Water acquisition expected to drive long-term growth.
  • Key risks include FERC transmission rate decisions, regulatory approval delays for acquisitions, and natural gas pricing volatility.
Last Updated: 2026-05-05, 02:42 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 04, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.88 / 1.78
Revenue / Forecast
216.9M / 168.95M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 3.23%
Dividend Yield
3.73%
Industry Median 3.52%
Annualized payout
1.90
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+3.93%
Growth Streak

UTL Income Statement

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UTL
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
16.5x22.6x12.8x
PEG Ratio
1.562.350.02
Price/Book
1.4x2.5x1.3x
Price / LTM Sales
1.6x4.2x1.8x
Upside (Analyst Target)
12.6%10.1%11.6%
Fair Value Upside
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Unitil Corporation, a public utility holding company, engages in the distribution of electricity and natural gas. It operates through two segments, Utility Electric Operations and Utility Gas Operations. The company distributes electricity in the southeastern seacoast and state capital regions of New Hampshire, and the greater Fitchburg area of north central Massachusetts; and distributes natural gas in southeastern New Hampshire and portions of southern and central Maine, including the city of Portland and the Lewiston-Auburn area; greater Bangor area of central Maine; and capital city of Augusta, as well as electricity and natural gas in the greater Fitchburg area of north central Massachusetts. It also operates 85 miles of interstate underground natural gas transmission pipeline that provides interstate natural gas pipeline access and transportation services primarily in Maine and New Hampshire. In addition, the company provides real estate management services. It serves approximately 110,100 electric customers and 105,000 natural gas customers. Unitil Corporation was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in Hampton, New Hampshire.

Sector
Utilities
Employees
603

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
7.96M44.23%392.08M
Other Institutional Investors
6.34M35.27%312.64M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
3.69M20.49%181.64M
Total
17.99M100.00%886.35M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.14.94%2,686,435132,388
The Vanguard Group, Inc.8.55%1,538,65275,825

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FAQ

What Is the UNITIL (UTL) Stock Price Today?

The UNITIL stock price today is 51.30 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does UNITIL Trade On?

UNITIL is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for UNITIL?

The stock symbol for UNITIL is "UTL."

Does UNITIL Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The UNITIL dividend yield is 3.73%.

What Is the UNITIL Market Cap?

As of today, UNITIL market cap is 919.51M USD.

What Is UNITIL's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The UNITIL EPS (TTM) is 3.23.

When Is the Next UNITIL Earnings Date?

UNITIL will release its next earnings report on Aug 04, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is UTL a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has UNITIL Stock Split?

UNITIL has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does UNITIL Have?

UNITIL has 603 employees.

What is the current trading status of UNITIL (UTL)?

As of May 08, 2026, UNITIL (UTL) is trading at a price of 51.30 USD, with a previous close of 50.97 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 50.99 USD to 51.44 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 44.61 USD to 57.39 USD.

What Is UNITIL (UTL) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for UNITIL is 55.50 USD, with a high estimate of 57 USD and a low estimate of 54 USD. 0 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +8.19% Upside potential.

What Is the UTL Premarket Price?

UTL's last pre-market stock price is 51.41 USD. The pre-market share volume is 90.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.44, or 0.86%.
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