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Unitil Corporation UTL

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Insider Decisions

in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy
Sell
Insider Ownership
0.34%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
969.28
Revenue
596.50
Net Income
56.60
Free Cash Flow
(45.50)
Net Debt
712.00
Current Ratio
0.49
Debt/Equity
1.12
P/E ratio
16.77
P/S ratio
1.59
P/B ratio
1.48
Past 5Y EPS Growth
(0.29%)
This Y EPS Growth
3.77%
Next Y EPS Growth
5.91%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
5.43%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.59
Annual Dividend Rate
1.62
Annual Dividend Yield
3.37%
total individual payouts
2028 ‡‡‡‡‡
2027 ‡‡‡
2026 1.90
2025 1.80
2024 1.70
2023 1.62
2022 1.56
2021 1.52
2020 1.50
2019 1.48
2018 1.46
2017 1.44
2016 1.78
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 6.50 6.30 15.60 9.20
Receivables 84.40 81.40 108.40 83.70
Inventory 14.50 15.30 16.70 17.20
Other 63.40 77.40 87.00 69.50
177.10 188.80 240.10 198.50
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 47.70 49.70 62.90 43.50
ST’ Debt 4.90 4.90 37.90 40.80
Other 37.90 48.10 46.20 52.90
277.30 228.70 425.80 404.50
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 216.90 117.00
’25 170.80 102.60 101.10 161.50
536.00
’24 178.70 95.70 92.90 127.50
494.80
’23 220.20 103.40 103.90 129.60
557.10
’22 192.60 98.90 110.20 161.50
563.20
’21 138.80 96.60 98.10 139.80
473.30
’20 130.40 83.90 87.40 116.90
418.60
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 50.10 55.70
’25 52.10 42.20 15.60 21.40
131.30
’24 26.60 49.90 26.10 23.30
125.90
’23 15.30 47.10 16.30 28.30
107.00
’22 29.10 41.90 11.70 15.00
97.70
’21 47.70 36.70 11.50 11.90
107.80
’20 27.90 30.40 16.60 0.80
75.70
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 17.70 12.10
’25 19.50 2.00 (39.00) (36.30)
(53.80)
’24 6.40 13.20 (31.30) (32.30)
(44.00)
’23 (6.90) 11.70 (19.50) (19.30)
(34.00)
’22 13.70 12.00 (25.50) (24.60)
(24.40)
’21 33.60 8.30 (27.50) (21.60)
(7.20)
’20 11.10 (1.60) (28.20) (28.20)
(46.90)
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 1.85 0.26
’25 1.69 0.25 (0.02) 1.08
2.97
’24 1.69 0.27 0.00 0.97
2.93
’23 1.51 0.25 0.09 0.97
2.82
’22 1.35 0.30 0.03 0.91
2.59
’21 1.26 0.18 0.00 0.93
2.35
’20 1.02 0.21 0.02 0.90
2.15

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

2.5
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Buy
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3
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Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 44.02 41.43 45.26 44.61
Low Price
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 61.10 60.59 63.52 59.99
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 516 531 544 595
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.09 1.05 0.91 0.90
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 563.20 557.10 494.80 536.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 43.09% 46.42% 55.42% 58.53%
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 52.60 58.40 61.10 65.50
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 9.34% 10.48% 12.35% 12.22% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 41.40 45.20 47.10 50.20 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 62.60 67.40 76.10 88.70
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 35.20 34.82 30.73 31.90 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 2.59 2.82 2.93 2.97 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ 6.11 6.69 7.82 7.82
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (7.63) (8.81) (10.55) (11.02) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (1.52) (2.12) (2.73) (3.20)
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 29.23 30.58 31.83 36.29
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 16.00 16.00 16.10 16.80 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 19.55 18.91 18.49 16.15 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.44 1.53 1.76 1.52 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.73 1.74 1.70 1.34 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.30 2.44 3.05 2.74 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (53.15) (40.02) (34.31) (27.30)
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 97.70 107.00 125.90 131.30 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (122.10) (141.00) (169.90) (185.10) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (24.40) (34.00) (44.00) (53.80)
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (65.30) (100.20) (39.90) (185.70)
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 495.80 514.00 643.30 670.50
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 486.80 507.50 637.00 654.90
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 467.60 489.30 512.50 609.60
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.64% 2.77% 2.72% 2.54%
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.27% 5.46% 4.93% 5.00%
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 9.04% 9.45% 9.41% 8.90%
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Unitil Corporation (UTL), a regulated Northeast utility, exemplifies reliable compounding amid volatile markets, with revenue surging 47% from 2016 to 2022 through customer growth, rate approvals, and weather-driven demand, before temporary dips from milder winters. Fundamentals shine: net income up 74% to $47 million in 2024, EPS rising 51% to $2.93, gross margins recovering to 55.4%, and robust operating cash flow at $126 million despite heavy capex for grid upgrades. Valuation metrics allure, with trailing PE at 18.5x compressing to ~15x forward, PB at 1.3x, and EV/Sales at 2.7x—trading at a peer discount amid steady ~4% dividends.

Analysts forecast acceleration: revenue rebounding 15% to $572 million in 2025 and 31% cumulatively to $631 million by 2028, net income to $70 million (+48%), and EPS to $3.55, fueled by IRA-backed infrastructure investments and renewables integration. Manageable debt (1.2x equity), stable ROE (~9%), and pricing power from rate cases underpin resilience against risks like mild weather or rising rates.

This underappreciated backbone offers sleepy stability for income investors, with potential 15-20% stock upside by 2028 if execution holds—pairing defensive yields with a utility renaissance.

Unitil Corporation (UTL) Latest News

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1 Sep

3 , 1:14 PM
Unitil (UTL) is positioned for 5%-7% annual EPS growth. Projected EPS growth points to moderate positive effects on Unitil financial performance and market position.

10 Aug

3 transcript www.fool.com, 9:48 PM
Unitil Corporation conducted its Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Earnings call content supplies performance data and outlook that can moderately shift investor views and near-term valuation.

9 Aug

3 www.marketbeat.com, 9:03 AM
Unitil Corporation (UTL) presented Q2 earnings call highlights covering financial results, operational updates, and outlook. Q2 earnings highlights deliver financial and operational updates with moderate influence on near-term investor views.

4 Aug

3 , 9:04 PM
Unitil Corp reported strong margin growth for Q2 2026 and outlined strategic progress in its earnings call. Strong margin growth points to better profitability that may lift near-term financial results and sentiment.

3 transcript app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
Unitil Corporation held its Q2 2026 earnings call, reporting financial results and operational updates for the quarter. Quarterly earnings releases deliver financial metrics and guidance that moderately influence investor views and short-term valuation.

3 Aug

3 , 4:30 PM
Unitil Corporation reported its 2026 second quarter earnings. Quarterly earnings releases provide updated financial metrics that can shift near-term investor views on performance.

2 Jul

4 www.seacoastonline.com, 5:02 AM
Unitil acquires Aquarion Water Co. of NH and Abenaki Water Co. in a $55.8M deal. Acquisition expands Unitil water utility footprint and scale materially.

30 Jun

3 , 5:36 PM
Unitil Corporation completes acquisition of two water companies in New Hampshire from Aquarion Water Authority. Acquisition expands Unitil water utility assets and New Hampshire operations.

11 May

3 Simply Wall St., 6:59 AM
Unitil Corporation (NYSE:UTL) delivered solid earnings, but these gains may rely on weak underlying foundations. Solid earnings face scrutiny over weak foundations, moderately influencing financial perception and investor sentiment.

7 May

4 Simply Wall St., 6:44 AM
Unitil Corporation just beat revenue estimates by 22%. Beating revenue estimates by 22% indicates strong financial results likely to boost investor sentiment and stock performance significantly.

5 May

4 transcript www.fool.com, 3:58 PM
Unitil Corporation (UTL) released its Q1 2026 earnings call transcript detailing quarterly financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Q1 2026 earnings transcript covers financial performance, guidance, and strategic insights significantly influencing UTL's future trajectory and investor sentiment.

3 app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
Unitil Corporation (UTL) released Q1 2026 earnings call summary detailing quarterly financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Quarterly earnings summary influences financial performance and investor sentiment but remains routine for stable utility operations.

4 May

4 transcript www.fool.com, 4:19 PM
Unitil Corporation (UTL) released the full transcript of its Q3 2025 earnings call, detailing quarterly financial performance, operational updates, and forward-looking guidance. Q3 earnings call transcripts reveal financial results, strategic updates, and guidance that significantly influence stock price and investor sentiment.

4 transcript www.fool.com, 4:18 PM
Unitil Corporation (UTL) released its Q4 2025 earnings call transcript detailing quarterly financial performance, operational updates, and forward guidance. Q4 earnings transcripts disclose key financial results, strategic updates, and guidance that significantly influence investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

4 transcript www.fool.com, 4:15 PM
Unitil Corporation (UTL) released its Q2 2025 earnings call transcript, detailing quarterly financial results, operational updates, and management's outlook. Q2 2025 earnings transcript discloses financial performance, guidance, and strategic updates with potential to significantly sway investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

3 GlobeNewswire, 4:30 PM
Unitil Corporation reported first quarter 2026 earnings. Quarterly earnings directly influence financial performance and investor sentiment.

7 Apr

3 www.utilitydive.com, 4:38 AM
Eversource and Avangrid petitioned FERC to stay a $1.5 billion refund decision in proceedings involving Unitil Corporation. FERC stay request on $1.5B refund moderately influences Unitil's regulatory and financial outlook.

11 Feb

4 www.marketbeat.com, 1:11 AM
Unitil Corporation reported its Q4 earnings, highlighting key financial metrics and operational updates. The company discussed revenue growth driven by increased customer demand and investments in infrastructure. Management emphasized ongoing efforts to enhance service reliability and sustainability initiatives. Future outlook remains positive, with plans for continued capital investments and strategic projects aimed at improving efficiency and customer satisfaction. Significant capital investments and strategic initiatives are expected to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

10 Feb

4 transcript GuruFocus.com, 8:03 PM
Unitil Corporation reported strong growth in its gas operations during the Q4 2025 earnings call, highlighting increased revenues and operational efficiency. The company emphasized its commitment to infrastructure improvements and customer service enhancements, which are expected to drive future growth. Management provided insights into strategic initiatives aimed at expanding market presence and optimizing performance across its service areas. Strong growth in gas operations and strategic initiatives indicate significant potential for future performance improvements.

9 Feb

4 GlobeNewswire, 4:30 PM
Unitil Corporation reported its year-end earnings for 2025, highlighting key financial metrics and performance indicators. The report showed an increase in revenue and net income compared to the previous year, driven by higher demand for energy services and effective cost management strategies. The company also outlined its plans for future investments in infrastructure and sustainability initiatives, aiming to enhance service reliability and reduce environmental impact. Overall, the earnings report reflects a positive trajectory for Unitil, positioning it well for continued growth in the energy sector. The earnings report indicates significant growth and strategic investments that could alter the company's future performance and market position.

3 Associated Press Finance, 4:56 PM
Unitil Corporation reported its Q4 earnings, highlighting key financial metrics and operational performance. The results reflect the company's ongoing efforts to enhance service delivery and manage costs effectively. Investors are keenly observing these developments as they may influence future growth prospects and market positioning. Q4 earnings results may affect financial performance and investor sentiment but are not expected to significantly alter the company's overall trajectory.

1 Feb

3 Simply Wall St.Simply Wall St.Simply Wall St.Simply Wall St.Simply Wall St.Simply Wall St., 7:36 AM
Unitil Corporation (NYSE: UTL) has announced an increase in its dividend to $0.475 per share, reflecting the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders. This decision underscores Unitil's financial stability and growth potential, as it continues to prioritize shareholder returns amidst its operational strategies. Increasing the dividend indicates financial health and may positively influence investor sentiment, but it is not expected to significantly alter the company's overall trajectory.

28 Jan

3 GlobeNewswire, 4:30 PM
Unitil Corporation has announced an increase in its common stock dividend, reflecting the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders. The new dividend rate is set to enhance investor confidence and may positively influence market sentiment towards the company. This decision aligns with Unitil's financial strategy and growth outlook. The dividend increase is expected to moderately influence investor sentiment and financial performance.

5 Jan

3 Simply Wall St., 6:52 AM
Unitil Corporation (NYSE: UTL) has delivered a commendable 35% return to its investors over the past five years, reflecting the company's solid performance and stability in the utility sector. This return highlights Unitil's ability to navigate market challenges and maintain investor confidence, positioning it favorably for future growth. The 35% return indicates a moderately positive influence on investor sentiment and financial performance, but it does not suggest a transformative change in the company's trajectory.

22 Dec

4 Zacks, 12:00 PM
Unitil Corporation (UTL) is being highlighted as a new buy stock due to its strong financial performance, strategic initiatives, and commitment to sustainability. The company has shown consistent revenue growth and is well-positioned to benefit from regulatory changes in the energy sector. Analysts believe that UTL's focus on renewable energy and infrastructure improvements will enhance its competitive edge and attract investor interest. Additionally, the company's solid dividend history makes it an appealing option for income-focused investors. Strategic initiatives and a focus on sustainability are expected to significantly enhance Unitil's competitive position and investor sentiment.

27 Nov

4 Simply Wall St.Simply Wall St.Simply Wall St.Simply Wall St.Simply Wall St.Simply Wall St.Simply Wall St.Simply Wall St., 9:32 AM
Unitil Corporation (NYSE:UTL) has strong institutional backing, with 82% of its shares owned by institutional investors. This significant ownership indicates confidence in the company's stability and growth potential, which may positively influence its market performance and investor sentiment. High institutional ownership typically reflects strong investor confidence and can lead to increased stability and support for the company's stock.

5 Nov

3 Simply Wall St., 3:15 AM
Unitil Corporation faces challenges in sustaining its dividend due to a decline in margins, despite a history of earnings growth. The company's financial performance is under scrutiny as margin pressures could impact future dividend payouts, raising concerns among investors about the stability of returns. Margin decline could moderately affect financial performance and investor sentiment regarding dividend sustainability.

4 Nov

4 GuruFocus.com, 8:13 PM
Unitil Corporation reported its Q3 2025 earnings, highlighting strategic acquisitions aimed at enhancing growth and sustainability initiatives. The company emphasized its commitment to renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions, which aligns with broader industry trends. Financial results showed positive trends, reflecting effective management and operational efficiencies. Future plans include further investments in infrastructure to support these strategic goals. Strategic acquisitions and sustainability initiatives are likely to significantly impact Unitil's future performance and market positioning.

3 Nov

4 Zacks, 6:30 PM
Unitil Corporation (UTL) reported its Q3 earnings, surpassing analysts' expectations. The company attributed its strong performance to increased customer demand and effective cost management strategies. Revenue growth was driven by higher sales in both its electric and natural gas segments. UTL's management expressed optimism about future growth prospects, citing ongoing investments in infrastructure and sustainability initiatives. The positive earnings report has bolstered investor confidence in the company's ability to navigate market challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Strong earnings performance and strategic investments indicate significant potential for future growth and market positioning.

3 Associated Press Finance, 5:32 PM
Unitil Corporation reported its Q3 earnings, highlighting key financial metrics and operational performance. The results indicate a stable revenue stream and ongoing investments in infrastructure. The company remains focused on enhancing service reliability and customer satisfaction while navigating regulatory challenges. Overall, the earnings reflect a commitment to growth and sustainability in the energy sector. The earnings report shows stable performance but does not indicate any major strategic shifts or market disruptions.

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