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Unitil Corp (UTL)
NYSE:UTL
UTL Stock Chart & Stats
$49.00
-$0.04(-0.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$49.00
-$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
$910.71M
Enterprise Value$1.83B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$15.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$938.70M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.0
Beta0.14
Next Earnings
May 05, 2026EPS Estimate
1.78Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.73%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.10
Shares Outstanding17,983,994
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 Cap2.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.42
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.29
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.27
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)3.26
Revenue Forecast (FY)$530.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated Revenue ModelUnitil's business is built on state-regulated electric and gas rates that permit cost recovery and an allowed return on invested capital. This regulatory framework produces predictable cash flows and margin stability over multi-year regulatory cycles, supporting long-term revenue visibility and capital planning.
Improving Margins And RevenueOver 2020–2025 Unitil shows structural improvement: revenue growth and expanded gross and operating margins indicate improved operational efficiency and pricing power within its regulated services. Sustained margin expansion supports internal earnings generation and resilience to modest demand swings over the medium term.
Regulated Portfolio Expansion (Aquarion)Pursuing the Aquarion water utilities broadens Unitil's regulated footprint into water services, diversifying regulated revenue streams and increasing scale in New England. Combined with formalized banking relationships and financing flexibility, this structural expansion can raise long-term stable cash flows and regulatory rate-base growth potential.
Bears Say
Persistent Negative Free Cash FlowDespite rising operating cash flow, free cash flow has been negative and worsened in 2025. Ongoing capex or purchase-related outlays exceeding operating cash generation means Unitil must rely on external financing for investments, reducing financial flexibility and increasing exposure to funding cost volatility over coming quarters.
Rising Leverage With Limited ROE LiftLeverage has meaningfully increased over the period without a commensurate improvement in returns on equity. Higher debt levels raise interest and refinancing risk and reduce cushion against rate shocks; absent stronger ROE trajectory, elevated leverage weakens long-term shareholder returns and financial resilience.
Dependence On External Financing / Dilution RiskThe company maintains and restructured an at-the-market equity program to preserve $50M issuance capacity, reflecting continued dependence on capital markets to fund growth and acquisitions. Persistent financing needs create potential dilution for shareholders and long-term cost of capital pressure if internal cash generation does not improve.
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 $910.71M.
When is Unitil Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Unitil Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is May 05, 2026 which is in 43 days.
How were Unitil Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Unitil Corp released its earnings results on Feb 09, 2026. The company reported $1.1 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.03 by $0.07.
Is Unitil Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Unitil Corp’s price is currently Overvalued.
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 1.78.
How many shares outstanding does Unitil Corp have?
Unitil Corp has 17,983,994 shares outstanding.
What happened to Unitil Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Unitil Corp reported an EPS of $1.1 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.03. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.433%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Unitil Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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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 earnings call presented a generally positive outlook with significant achievements in acquisitions, earnings growth, and sustainability progress. However, the increase in operational and interest costs presents areas of concern.View all UTL earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.08% Insiders
23.20% Mutual Funds
15.15% Other Institutional Investors
33.10% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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