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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 - $55.08
Previous CloseN/A
Volume7.64K
Average Volume (3M)118.27K
Market Cap
$964.67M
Enterprise Value$1.85K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$16.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$933.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.8
Beta0.07
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.25Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.73%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.16
Shares Outstanding17,990,810
10 Day Avg. Volume84,360
30 Day Avg. Volume118,266
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio11.95
Price to Book (P/B)1.40
Price to Sales (P/S)1.59
P/FCF Ratio-15.84
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$55.67Price Target Upside3.45% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)3.26
Revenue Forecast (FY)$592.04M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated ProfitabilityUnitil’s above-average regulated margins (TTM net ~9.6%, EBIT ~20.4%) reflect durable cost recovery and steady earnings generation under rate-regulated tariffs. These margins support predictable cash flows and sustained utility returns, underpinning multi-year earnings stability even if volumes fluctuate.
Rate Base & Capex GrowthA 17% YoY rate base lift and a ~$1.2B five-year capital plan materially expand the company’s regulated asset footprint. Growing rate base drives long-term revenue and allowed returns on invested capital, supporting sustained earnings growth if regulators permit recovery of prudent investments.
Constructive Regulatory OutcomesThe full approval of the New Hampshire electric settlement, including an authorized 9.45% ROE and multiyear rate plan, locks in higher permanent rates and future step adjustments. That regulatory support translates into durable revenue recovery and lower regulatory execution risk in that jurisdiction.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageDebt roughly 1.47x equity increases sensitivity to interest rates and refinancing cycles. With an enlarged capital program, higher leverage limits financial flexibility, raises funding costs under stress, and amplifies execution risk if capital markets tighten or planned financings take longer than expected.
Negative Free Cash FlowPersistent negative free cash flow (~-$56M TTM) despite positive operating cash flow means capital spending and acquisitions outpace internal cash generation. Long‑term reliance on external funding increases refinancing risk and can constrain discretionary spending or dividend flexibility if the cash gap persists.
Acquisition & Regulatory Execution RiskThe Aquarion water transaction faced conditional approvals and contested Massachusetts conditions, creating execution risk. If MA assets are excluded or conditions limit recovery, expected rate base growth and synergies may be reduced, complicating integration and the company’s funding and growth plans.
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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 $55.08 in the past 12 months.
What is Unitil Corp’s market cap?
Unitil Corp’s market cap is $964.67M.
When is Unitil Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Unitil Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 19 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 $0.475 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 0.25.
How many shares outstanding does Unitil Corp have?
Unitil Corp has 17,990,810 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 down -3.927%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Unitil Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in UTL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Unitil Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$55.67 (3.45% Upside)
$55.67 (3.45% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
UTL Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 5.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-14.25%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Unitil Corp
Unitil Corporation functions as a public utility holding company, with its primary operations centered on the provision of electricity and natural gas. The company's activities are categorized into three main divisions: Utility Electric Operations, Utility Gas Operations, and Non-Regulated services. It delivers electricity to consumers in New Hampshire's southeastern coastal areas and its capital region, alongside the wider Fitchburg vicinity in north-central Massachusetts. Its natural gas services span southeastern New Hampshire, various locales within southern and central Maine (including the cities of Portland and the Lewiston-Auburn region), and also the extended Fitchburg area of north-central Massachusetts. Additionally, Unitil operates an 86-mile subterranean interstate natural gas transmission pipeline, which supplies crucial pipeline access and transportation amenities, mainly throughout Maine and New Hampshire. Beyond its core utility offerings, the corporation furnishes energy brokering and consulting services to commercial and industrial clients, alongside managing real estate assets. Currently, it caters to approximately 107,700 electricity users and 86,600 natural gas customers. Unitil Corporation was established in 1984 and is based in Hampton, New Hampshire.
UTL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$55.67
▲(3.45% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.08% Insiders
22.86% Mutual Funds
0.31% Other Institutional Investors
50.28% Public Companies and
Individual Investors