STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$1.64
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$1.70
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
2.83%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
3.57%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Nov 28, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Nov 13, 2025
3.09 %
61.75
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | 0.45 | Nov 13, 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 0.45 | Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 0.45 | May 15, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 0.45 | Feb 13, 2025 | Feb 13, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 0.425 | Nov 14, 2024 | Nov 14, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 0.425 | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 29, 2024 |
| May 01, 2024 | 0.425 | May 15, 2024 | May 16, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 0.425 | Feb 13, 2024 | Feb 14, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Oct 23, 2023 | 0.405 | Nov 13, 2023 | Nov 14, 2023 | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 0.405 | Aug 11, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 0.405 | May 15, 2023 | May 16, 2023 | May 30, 2023 |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 0.405 | Feb 13, 2023 | Feb 14, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Oct 26, 2022 | 0.39 | Nov 10, 2022 | Nov 14, 2022 | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Jul 27, 2022 | 0.39 | Aug 11, 2022 | Aug 12, 2022 | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Apr 27, 2022 | 0.39 | May 12, 2022 | May 13, 2022 | May 27, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 1992 | 2:1 | +0.35% | 0 |
| Apr 27, 1992 | 111:100 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Unitil Corporation (UTL) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Unitil Corporation is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is UTL's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. UTL's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 2.83.
When did UTL last pay a dividend?
UTL last paid dividends on 2025-11-28, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-11-13.
When was the last time UTL stock split?
UTL stock split took place on 14-12-1992.
How did UTL's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Dec 14, 1992, when Unitil Corporation went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 UTL share(s).