The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance with significant growth in adjusted net income and strategic acquisitions, although there were notable increases in operating and interest expenses.
Company Guidance
During the first quarter of 2025, Unitil Corporation reported an adjusted net income of $28.4 million and adjusted earnings per share of $1.74, marking an increase of $1.2 million or $0.05 per share from the first quarter of 2024. The company is reaffirming its long-term guidance for earnings growth, dividend growth, and rate base growth. Unitil anticipates that recent acquisitions will support earnings growth towards the upper end of the 5% to 7% range over the next five years. The acquisitions, including Bangor Natural Gas and Maine Natural Gas, are expected to add approximately 15,000 customers and contribute to a customer growth rate of 4% to 5%. Additionally, the acquisition of three water utilities is projected to accelerate rate base growth to about 10% annually through 2029. The company continues to maintain strong credit metrics and liquidity, with a focus on effectively financing both core operations and acquisitions.
Adjusted Net Income Increase
Unitil announced an adjusted net income of $28.4 million and adjusted earnings per share of $1.74 for Q1 2025, representing an increase of $1.2 million or $0.05 per share compared to Q1 2024.
Acquisition Expansions
Completed the acquisition of Bangor Natural Gas and announced agreements to acquire Maine Natural Gas and three water utilities, supporting long-term rate base and earnings growth.
Gas Adjusted Gross Margin Growth
Gas adjusted gross margin was $70.9 million for Q1 2025, an increase of $9.9 million or approximately 16.2% compared to Q1 2024, driven by higher distribution rates and customer growth.
Electric Customer Growth
Added approximately 970 electric customers compared to Q1 2024, contributing to a 1.5% increase in Electric adjusted gross margin.
Unitil (UTL) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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Beat
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UTL Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 06, 2025
$59.26
$57.24
-3.41%
Feb 10, 2025
$53.90
$55.24
+2.49%
Nov 04, 2024
$55.42
$55.09
-0.60%
Aug 06, 2024
$57.59
$55.62
-3.42%
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