Unitil Corporation (UTL) Stock Price & Analysis
Unitil Corporation (UTL) closed at USD 54.75 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, down 0.40% on the day. The US market is currently closed (after-hours); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 54.97; the Oct 28, 2026 session ranged USD 54.45–55.02 on volume of 110,260 shares. Market capitalization is $998.46M, with a 52-week range of USD 46.91–57.26 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 28, 2026 at 21:43 UTC.
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Key facts (UTL)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $597M, net income $56.6M (9.5% margin), free cash flow -$45.5M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 17.6x (avg 17.8x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), net debt $712M.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 54 (range 53–55).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +16.7% vs S&P 500 +13.6%; 5Y +54.4% vs S&P 500 +79.8%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-02, EPS estimate USD -0.06, revenue estimate $117M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (UTL)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $473M | $563M | $557M | $495M | $536M | $597M |
| Operating income | $77.8M | $80.5M | $87.1M | $90.6M | $101M | $113M |
| Net income | $36.1M | $41.4M | $45.2M | $47.1M | $50.2M | $56.6M |
| EPS (diluted) | $2.35 | $2.59 | $2.82 | $2.93 | $2.97 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$7.2M | -$24.4M | -$34.0M | -$44.0M | -$53.8M | -$45.5M |
| Operating margin | 16.4% | 14.3% | 15.6% | 18.3% | 18.9% | 18.9% |
| Net margin | 7.6% | 7.4% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% | 9.5% |
| Revenue growth | +13.1% | +19.0% | -1.1% | -11.2% | +8.3% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $6.5M | $9.0M | $6.5M | $6.3M | $15.6M | — |
| Total debt | $506M | $496M | $514M | $643M | $671M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (UTL)
P/E 17.6x · P/S 1.7x · EV/Sales 2.9x · P/B 1.6x · FCF yield -4.56% · Earnings yield 5.67% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 3.27% · Net debt $712M · EV $1.71B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 16.2x, Dec 2024 18.5x, Dec 2023 18.7x.
Analysts (UTL)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 54 (low 53, high 55).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (UTL)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-29) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +16.7% | +54.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.6% | +79.8% |
| Per year | +16.7% | +9.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 19.7% | 23.1% |
| Max drawdown | -10.8% (Apr 2026→Jun 2026) | -27.6% (Apr 2023→Sep 2023) |
UTL earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $0.26 | $0.26 | In line | — |
| — | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | $1.85 | $1.86 | Miss −0.5% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | $1.08 | $0.99 | Beat +9.1% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03 | −$0.03 | Beat +$0.06 | — |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
UTL recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8-K | Entered a material agreement; Ended a material agreement; Completed an acquisition or sale of assets “On October 21, 2026, Maine Natural Gas Corporation ("Maine Natural"), a natural gas distribution utility subsidiary of Unitil Corporation (the "Company" or the "Registrant"), entered into a Note Purchase Agreement with Lincoln National Reinsurance Company (Barbados) Limited, The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, and CoBank, ACB (the "Note Purchase Agreement") pursuant to which it issued and sold $40,000,000 of 5.95% Senior Unsecured Notes, due October 21, 2031 (the "Notes"). The Note Purchase Agreement and…” |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8-K | Entered a material agreement; New debt or off-balance-sheet obligation “On October 14, 2026, Unitil Energy Systems, Inc. (" Unitil Energy "), an electric distribution utility subsidiary of Unitil Corporation (the "Company" or the "Registrant"), entered into (i) a Bond Purchase Agreement with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as trustee), Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Metropolitan Tower Life Insurance Company, Metlife Reinsurance Company of Hamilton, Ltd., State Farm Life Insurance Company, State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company, State Farm Insurance…” |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 8-K | Entered a material agreement; New debt or off-balance-sheet obligation “On September 24, 2026, Unitil Corporation (the "Company" or the "Registrant") entered into a Note Purchase Agreement with CoBank, ACB, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Metlife Reinsurance Company of Hamilton, Ltd., Modern Woodmen of America and CMFG Life Insurance Company (the "Note Purchase Agreement") pursuant to which the Company issued and sold (i) $27,000,000 of 5.42% Senior Unsecured Notes, Series 2026A, due September 24, 2031 and (ii) $33,000,000 of 5.79% Senior Unsecured Notes, Series 2026B, due September…” |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 10-Q | Quarterly report · period ended Jun 30, 2026 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | 8-K | Entered a material agreement; New debt or off-balance-sheet obligation; Regulation FD disclosure; Other material event “1. Amendment No. 4 to Purchase and Sale Agreement. As previously reported, on May 6, 2025, Unitil Corporation, a New Hampshire corporation (" Unitil " or the " Company "), entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (as amended, the " Purchase Agreement ") by and between the Company and Aquarion Water Authority, a public corporation and political subdivision of the state of Connecticut (" AWA " or " Seller "), and, solely with respect to Section 9.25 and Section 9.26 thereof, South Central Connecticut Regional…” |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed; each form links to the filing. Insider Form 4 filings are listed in the insider sections.
UTL revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | $61.7M | 52.7% | +21.0% |
| Gas | $55.3M | 47.3% | +7.2% |
| Total revenue | $117.0M | 100% | — |
UTL revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | $61.7M | 52.7% | +21.0% |
| Gas | $55.3M | 47.3% | +7.2% |
| Total revenue | $117.0M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
UTL analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $-0.06 | $-0.07 | +$0.01 | $117.5M | 3 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.21 | $1.15 | +5.7% | $174.5M | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $3.31 | $0.00 | +$3.31 | $624.5M | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $3.51 | $0.00 | +$3.51 | $604.7M | 1 |
UTL options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±6.6% (±$3.65) by Dec 18, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 2, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2026 | 51 | 23.3% | ±6.6% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 142 | 21.4% | ±10.7% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 232 | 18.8% | ±11.8% |
30-day implied volatility 22.1% vs 18.2% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) —. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 28, 2026 at 21:43 UTC)
| Price | USD 54.75 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.40% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 54.97 |
| Open | USD 54.93 |
| Day Range | USD 54.45 – 55.02 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 46.91 – 57.26 |
| Volume | 110,260 shares |
| Market Cap | $998.46M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (UTL)
Nexqual's technical model rates UTL "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 28, 2026 at 21:43 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 59.98 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 52.88) |
| MACD | 0.73 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (UTL)
Wall Street analysts rate UTL "Hold" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 54 (range USD 53–55), per Nexqual as of October 28, 2026 at 21:43 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 54 |
| High Target | USD 55 |
| Low Target | USD 53 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 3 / 0 |
Earnings (UTL)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-02 |
|---|---|
| Revenue Estimate | $117.49M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.26 vs est 0.26 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.85 vs est 1.86 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.08 vs est 0.99 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.03 vs est -0.03 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 28, 2026 at 21:43 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (UTL)
| Total Revenue | $596.50M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +14.00% |
| Gross Margin | +40.22% |
| Operating Margin | +14.06% |
| Profit Margin | +9.49% |
| ROE | +9.62% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.5 |
| Current Ratio | 0.49 |
| Total Cash | $9.20M |
| Total Debt | $962.90M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | -$45.50M (-7.6% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 28, 2026 at 21:43 UTC.
Financial Health Score (UTL)
Nexqual rates Unitil Corporation's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 28, 2026 at 21:43 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +8% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 40%, operating 19% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $9M cash and investments vs $721M debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$46M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 9%, ROA 2.5% (last 4 quarters, SEC) |
Ownership (UTL)
| Insider Ownership | +2.20% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +86.97% |
| Shares Outstanding | 18.24M |
| Float | 17.81M |
| Short % of Float | +4.80% |
Source: Nexqual, October 28, 2026 at 21:43 UTC.
Leadership (UTL)
Unitil Corporation is led by Thomas P. Meissner, Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 28, 2026 at 21:43 UTC.
| Chairman & CEO | Thomas P. Meissner |
|---|---|
| President & Chief Administrative Officer | Robert B. Hevert |
| Senior VP, CFO & Treasurer | Daniel J. Hustak |
| Senior Vice President of Gas Operations | Christopher J. LeBlanc |
| Senior Vice President of External Affairs & Chief Customer Officer | Katherine A. Bourque |
Major Backers & Investors (UTL)
Notable institutional backers of Unitil Corporation include Frontier Capital Management Company LLC, Manufacturers Life Insurance Co., Wellington Management, according to Nexqual as of October 28, 2026 at 21:43 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Frontier Capital Management Company LLC | 3.03% |
| Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. | 2.8% |
| Wellington Management | 2.69% |
| JPMorgan | 2.61% |
| John Hancock Investment Trust-Small Cap Core Fund | 2.27% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.26% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 15.86% |
| Vanguard Group | 7.19% |
| State Street | 4.29% |
| Geode Capital | 2.56% |
Source: Nexqual, October 28, 2026 at 21:43 UTC.
From Unitil Corporation's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-09)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Unitil Energy distributes electricity to approximately 79,400 customers in New Hampshire in the capital city of Concord as well as parts of thirteen surrounding towns, and all or part of nineteen towns in the southeastern and seacoast regions of New Hampshire, including the towns of Hampton, Exeter, Atkinson and Plaistow.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- The Company is subject to comprehensive regulation, which could adversely affect the rates it is able to charge, its authorized rate of return and its ability to recover costs. In addition, certain regulatory authorities have the statutory authority to impose financial penalties and other sanctions on the Company, which could adversely affect the Company's financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
- The Company's business is subject to environmental regulation in all jurisdictions in which it operates and its costs of compliance are significant. New, or changes to existing, environmental regulation, including those related to climate change or greenhouse gas emissions, and the incurrence of environmental liabilities could adversely affect the Company's financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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