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Unitil (UTL) Company Overview

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Full Name:

Unitil Corporation

Sector:

Utilities

Industry:

Diversified

Country:

United States

IPO:

March 7, 1985

Indexes:

Not included

Description:

Unitil Corporation is a utility company that, along with its subsidiaries, is involved in the distribution of electricity and natural gas in the United States. Unitil Corporation was founded in 1984, with its headquarters located in Hampton, New Hampshire. The gas operations segment includes gas distribution operations and interstate pipeline operations. The utility electric operations segment serves the regions of the southeast coast and the capital of the state of New Hampshire, as well as a significant portion of the Fitchburg area in the northern part of central Massachusetts. The company's non-regulated and other non-utility operations segment, through its subsidiary Usource, provides brokerage and consulting services in the energy sector to large commercial and industrial clients in the northeast United States.

Key Details

Price

$54.55

Annual Revenue

$557.10 M(-1.08% YoY)

Annual EPS

$2.82(+8.88% YoY)

Beta

0.41

Events Calendar

Earnings

Next earnings date:

Feb 10, 2025

Recent quarterly earnings:

Nov 4, 2024

Recent annual earnings:

Feb 13, 2024
Dividend

Next ex-dividend date:

Feb 13, 2025

Recent ex-dividend date:

Nov 14, 2024
Splits

Next split:

N/A

Recent split:

Dec 14, 1992

Analyst ratings

Recent major analysts updates

Sep 6, 23 RBC Capital
Sector Perform
Feb 17, 23 RBC Capital
Sector Perform
Jul 22, 22 B of A Securities
Underperform
Feb 3, 22 B of A Securities
Neutral
May 6, 21 B of A Securities
Underperform
Sep 16, 20 B of A Securities
Neutral
May 6, 20 B of A Securities
Underperform
Mar 6, 20 Janney Montgomery Scott
Buy
Mar 6, 20 Janney Capital
Buy
Jun 28, 19 Janney Montgomery Scott
Neutral

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Unitil Completes Purchase of Bangor Natural Gas Company
Unitil Completes Purchase of Bangor Natural Gas Company
Unitil Completes Purchase of Bangor Natural Gas Company
UTL
globenewswire.comJanuary 31, 2025

HAMPTON, N.H., Jan. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unitil Corporation (NYSE:UTL) ( unitil.com ) today announced that it completed the purchase of Bangor Natural Gas Company (“Bangor”), from PHC Utilities, Inc., a subsidiary of Hope Utilities, Inc. The Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) between PHC Utilities, Inc. and Unitil was first announced on July 8, 2024. All conditions of the Agreement, including the receipt of approvals from the Maine Public Utilities Commission, were completed as of the closing date.

Unitil's Board Boosts Shareholder Value With 5.9% Dividend Hike
Unitil's Board Boosts Shareholder Value With 5.9% Dividend Hike
Unitil's Board Boosts Shareholder Value With 5.9% Dividend Hike
UTL
zacks.comJanuary 31, 2025

UTL stock continues to increase shareholder value as its board of directors raises dividends by 5.9%.

Unitil Increases Common Stock Dividend
Unitil Increases Common Stock Dividend
Unitil Increases Common Stock Dividend
UTL
globenewswire.comJanuary 29, 2025

HAMPTON, N.H., Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unitil Corporation (NYSE:UTL) ( unitil.com ) today announced that its Board of Directors raised the quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock to $0.45 per share, an increase of $0.025 per share. Today's action increased the Company's annualized dividend by $0.10, to $1.80 per share. Also today, the Board declared the first quarter common stock dividend of $0.45 per share, payable February 28, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 13, 2025.

Unitil Corporation (UTL) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Unitil Corporation (UTL) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Unitil Corporation (UTL) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
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seekingalpha.comNovember 5, 2024

Unitil Corporation (NYSE:UTL ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 5, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Todd Diggins - Chief Accounting Officer and Controller Thomas Meissner - Chairman and CEO Daniel Hurstak - SVP, CFO and Treasurer Conference Call Participants Shelby Tucker - RBC Operator Good day, thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Q3 2024 Unitil Earnings Conference call.

Unitil (UTL) Surpasses Q3 Earnings Estimates
Unitil (UTL) Surpasses Q3 Earnings Estimates
Unitil (UTL) Surpasses Q3 Earnings Estimates
UTL
zacks.comNovember 4, 2024

Unitil (UTL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.02 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.01 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.09 per share a year ago.

Unitil Reports Third Quarter Earnings
Unitil Reports Third Quarter Earnings
Unitil Reports Third Quarter Earnings
UTL
globenewswire.comNovember 4, 2024

HAMPTON, N.H., Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unitil Corporation (NYSE: UTL) ( unitil.com ) today announced GAAP Net Income (Net Income) of $11 thousand, or $0.00 in Earnings Per Share (EPS), for the third quarter of 2024, a decrease of $1.4 million in Net Income, or $0.09 in EPS, compared to the third quarter of 2023. The Company's Net Income was $31.5 million, or $1.96 in EPS, for the first nine months of 2024, an increase of $1.8 million in Net Income, or $0.11 in EPS, compared to the first nine months of 2023. The Company's Adjusted Net Income (a non-GAAP financial measure1) was $0.4 million, or $0.02 in EPS for the third quarter of 2024, a decrease of $1.0 million, or $0.07 in EPS, compared to the third quarter of 2023. The Company's Adjusted Net Income (a non-GAAP financial measure1) was $32.1 million, or $2.00 in EPS, for the first nine months of 2024, an increase of $2.4 million, or $0.15 in EPS, compared to the first nine months of 2023. The Company's earnings in the first nine months of 2024 reflect higher rates and customer growth.

Unitil Elects a New Member of the Board of Directors
Unitil Elects a New Member of the Board of Directors
Unitil Elects a New Member of the Board of Directors
UTL
globenewswire.comOctober 30, 2024

HAMPTON, N.H., Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unitil Corporation (NYSE:UTL) ( unitil.com ) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Jane Lewis-Raymond to the Board. The addition of a new director is part of the Board's normal succession planning process in anticipation of the upcoming retirements of directors reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75. Ms. Lewis-Raymond will stand for election to the Board by the shareholders of the Company at the next annual meeting of shareholders, which will be held in April 2025.

Unitil Declares Common Stock Dividend
Unitil Declares Common Stock Dividend
Unitil Declares Common Stock Dividend
UTL
globenewswire.comOctober 30, 2024

HAMPTON, N.H., Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unitil Corporation (NYSE:UTL) ( unitil.com ) today announced that its Board of Directors declared the regular quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.425 per share, payable November 29, 2024, to shareholders of record on November 14, 2024. This quarterly dividend results in a current effective annualized dividend rate of $1.70 per share.

Unitil Releases Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility Report
Unitil Releases Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility Report
Unitil Releases Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility Report
UTL
globenewswire.comOctober 29, 2024

HAMPTON, N.H., Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unitil Corporation (NYSE:UTL) ( unitil.com ) today released its 2024 Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility Report (the “CSR” or the “Report”). The Report highlights the Company's 2023 successes as well as continuing initiatives in 2024, and outlines progress toward its commitment to environmental sustainability, human capital management, safety and reliability, and customer engagement.

Unitil Schedules Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Unitil Schedules Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Unitil Schedules Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call
UTL
globenewswire.comOctober 22, 2024

HAMPTON, N.H., Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unitil Corporation (NYSE: UTL) (unitil.com) has scheduled the release of its third quarter 2024 earnings after the market closes on November 4, 2024. Unitil will host its conference call and webcast on November 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to review its quarterly results. Related presentation materials will be available before the call on the Company's Investors page at investors.unitil.com.

FAQ

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What is the ticker symbol for Unitil?

The ticker symbol for Unitil is NYSE:UTL

Does Unitil pay dividends?

Yes, Unitil pays dividends. The last payment was $0.42, with an ex-dividend date on November 14, 2024

What sector is Unitil in?

Unitil is in the Utilities sector

What industry is Unitil in?

Unitil is in the Diversified industry

What country is Unitil based in?

Unitil is headquartered in United States

When did Unitil go public?

Unitil's initial public offering (IPO) was on March 7, 1985

Is Unitil in the S&P 500?

No, Unitil is not included in the S&P 500 index

Is Unitil in the NASDAQ 100?

No, Unitil is not included in the NASDAQ 100 index

Is Unitil in the Dow Jones?

No, Unitil is not included in the Dow Jones index

When was Unitil's last earnings report?

Unitil's most recent earnings report was on Nov 4, 2024

When does Unitil report earnings?

The next expected earnings date for Unitil is Feb 10, 2025

Should I buy Unitil stock now?

As of today, analysts generally recommend a 'Buy' rating. However, it's important to do your own research and consider your financial situation before making any investment decisions