Unitil Corp (UTL)
NYSE:UTL
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UTL Stock Chart & Stats
$53.81
-$0.04(-0.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$53.81
-$0.04(-0.08%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$44.61 - $59.99
Previous CloseN/A
Volume7.64K
Average Volume (3M)118.27K
Market Cap
$932.58M
Enterprise Value$1.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$15.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$938.70M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.0
Beta0.13
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.26Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.73%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.00
Shares Outstanding17,986,069
10 Day Avg. Volume84,360
30 Day Avg. Volume118,266
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio12.43
Price to Book (P/B)1.40
Price to Sales (P/S)1.59
P/FCF Ratio-15.84
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.34
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.32
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.63
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.30
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$57.00Price Target Upside5.93% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)3.29
Revenue Forecast (FY)$559.50M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Rate Base Growth & Capital PlanA sizable multi-year capital plan and accelerating rate base expansion create durable earnings leverage for a regulated utility. Regulatory recovery of invested capital supports predictable allowed returns, underpinning long-term revenue and dividend sustainability as assets go into service.
Operational Excellence & Customer TrustConsistent top-quartile reliability and high customer satisfaction reduce outage costs, strengthen regulatory credibility, and lower political/regulatory friction. That operational edge supports smoother rate case outcomes and durable customer retention across the service territory.
Accretive Customer AcquisitionsAcquisitions materially increased recurring distribution revenue and scale in core markets. Added customers boost rate base and provide economies in operations and capital deployment, helping sustain mid-single-digit EPS growth assuming regulatory recovery of acquisition-related investment.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash FlowPersistently negative free cash flow forces ongoing external financing for capital needs, increasing exposure to market funding conditions and interest costs. Over time this can constrain discretionary investment, raise financing costs, and pressure flexibility for dividends or strategic transactions.
Rising LeverageMaterial debt growth and elevated leverage raise interest expense and reduce cushion for rate or cash-flow shocks. Higher leverage can limit access to low-cost financing, weigh on credit metrics, and magnify downside if regulatory recoveries, customer growth, or cash generation underperform expectations.
Regulatory Timing & Rate Structure ExposureMulti-year lag between acquisition, filing and final rate awards injects timing risk to cash recovery of costs and investments. Combined with non-decoupled Maine exposure and weather sensitivity, this structural regulatory profile increases revenue volatility and reliance on interim mechanisms or financing.
Unitil News
UTL FAQ
What was Unitil Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Unitil Corp lowest stock price was $44.61 and its highest was $59.99 in the past 12 months.
What is Unitil Corp’s market cap?
Unitil Corp’s market cap is $932.58M.
When is Unitil Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Unitil Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 91 days.
How were Unitil Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Unitil Corp released its earnings results on May 04, 2026. The company reported $1.88 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.858 by $0.022.
Is Unitil Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Unitil Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Unitil Corp pay dividends?
Unitil Corp pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.45 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.73%. See more information on Unitil Corp dividends here
What is Unitil Corp’s EPS estimate?
Unitil Corp’s EPS estimate is 0.26.
How many shares outstanding does Unitil Corp have?
Unitil Corp has 17,986,069 shares outstanding.
What happened to Unitil Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Unitil Corp reported an EPS of $1.88 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.858. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Unitil Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in UTL
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Unitil Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$57.00 (5.93% Upside)
$57.00 (5.93% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
UTL Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-14.25%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.83%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
18.48%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Unitil Corp
Unitil Corporation, a public utility holding company, engages in the distribution of electricity and natural gas. It operates through three segments: Utility Electric Operations, Utility Gas Operations, and Non-Regulated. 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, as well as the greater Fitchburg area of north central Massachusetts. It also operates 86 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 energy brokering and advisory services to commercial and industrial customers; and real estate management services. It serves approximately 107,700 electric customers and 86,600 natural gas customers. Unitil Corporation was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in Hampton, New Hampshire.
UTL Company Deck
UTL Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a predominantly positive picture: solid 2025 financial results with adjusted EPS up 6.4%, constructive 2026 guidance (+6.1% at midpoint), accretive Maine gas acquisitions that add customers and recurring revenue, strong operational metrics and a 20% expansion of the capital plan to support growth. Headwinds include higher O&M (+$14.9M), increased depreciation (+$12.6M) and interest expense (+$7.4M) tied to recent acquisitions, transaction-related one-time costs, and regulatory/timing risks associated with rate cases and a non-decoupled Maine service area. Overall, the positive drivers (earnings growth, acquisitions, margin expansion, dividend increase and strong reliability/satisfaction metrics) outweigh the manageable cost and regulatory challenges.View all UTL earnings summariesUTL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$57.00
▲(5.93% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.08% Insiders
23.79% Mutual Funds
2.58% Other Institutional Investors
48.41% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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