UTL Company Profile and Key Details
NYSE : UTL
Unitil
$51.08
0.32+0.63%
At Close 4:00 PM70.01
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Stock Price Today
Unitil Corporation (UTL) stock surged +0.63%, trading at $51.08 on NYSE, up from the previous close of $50.76. The stock opened at $50.47, fluctuating between $50.35 and $51.35 in the recent session.
Stock Snapshot
50.76
Prev. Close
918.97M
Market Cap
50.3501
Day Low
16.32
P/E Ratio
3.13
EPS (TTM)
-2.11
Cash Flow per Share
50.47
Open
17.99M
Number of Shares
51.35
Day High
98.21%
Free Float in %
30.36
Book Value
53.1K
Volume
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Stock Price History Chart
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 50.47 | 51.36 | 50.35 | 51.08 | 84.04K |
| May 18, 2026 | 50.32 | 51.05 | 50.04 | 50.76 | 91.01K |
| May 15, 2026 | 50.68 | 50.99 | 49.87 | 50.16 | 112.15K |
| May 14, 2026 | 50.73 | 51.04 | 50.51 | 51.04 | 87.19K |
| May 13, 2026 | 50.68 | 51.01 | 50.40 | 50.94 | 115.88K |
| May 12, 2026 | 50.99 | 51.24 | 50.51 | 50.78 | 87.83K |
| May 11, 2026 | 50.80 | 51.35 | 50.68 | 50.75 | 101.44K |
| May 08, 2026 | 50.99 | 51.57 | 50.55 | 50.75 | 110.29K |
| May 07, 2026 | 49.50 | 51.04 | 49.21 | 50.95 | 142.58K |
| May 06, 2026 | 50.74 | 50.74 | 49.04 | 49.28 | 151.2K |
| May 05, 2026 | 53.31 | 53.31 | 49.84 | 50.41 | 184.27K |
| May 04, 2026 | 51.90 | 52.76 | 51.60 | 52.47 | 102.66K |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 51.90 | 53.27 | 51.78 | 52.46 | 97.71K |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 52.42 | 53.27 | 51.90 | 52.12 | 91.82K |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 52.88 | 53.63 | 52.49 | 52.99 | 86.9K |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 52.44 | 53.18 | 52.16 | 52.40 | 64K |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 51.77 | 52.94 | 51.73 | 52.88 | 99.23K |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 51.64 | 52.23 | 51.45 | 51.63 | 79.46K |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 52.99 | 52.99 | 51.41 | 51.75 | 133.95K |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 53.99 | 54.35 | 52.64 | 52.68 | 106.91K |
Contact Details
About Company
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.
Company Information
| Employees | 565 |
| Beta | 0.46 |
| Sales or Revenue | $557.10M |
| 5Y Sales Change% | 0.159% |
| Fiscal Year Ends | December |
| Sector | Utilities |
| Industry | Diversified Utilities |
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Unitil Corporation (NYSE:UTL) closed at $51.08 USD, gaining $0.32 (0.63%) from the previous close of $50.76. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $44.61 and $55.12. With a market capitalization of about $918.97 million, Unitil Corporation is classified as a small-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.33). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 133.32 thousand shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. Headquartered in Hampton, NH, Unitil Corporation operates in the Utilities sector and the Diversified Utilities industry. Led by CEO Thomas Meissner Jr., the company employs approximately 565 people and listed since March 07, 1985. Unitil Corporation, a public utility holding company, engages in the distribution of electricity and natural gas.
Technical Performance
Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 0.21%, SMA50 2.69%, SMA200 3.29%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 53.75 (neutral), while the ATR of 1.27 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -14.15% below its high and over 15.45% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 97.08 thousand shares is below the 3-month average of 131.06 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.
Valuation Metrics
Unitil Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 16.35, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 1.58 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.44 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at -16.53, also below market averages.
Dividend & Fair Value
Unitil Corporation last paid a dividend of 1.85 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 2.83%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around -$38.22. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.
Earnings & Analyst Outlook
Unitil Corporation generated EPS of $2.99 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 6.66%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 3.96% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $1.88. The next quarter is forecast at $1.78. Next year's EPS is expected at $5.02. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 0 Strong Buy ratings, 0 Buy ratings, 3 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $57.00 to $54.00. The high target offers 11.59% upside. The low target suggests 5.72% downside. The mean target is $55.67. This offers 8.99% upside. Unitil Corporation earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended May 04, 2026, missed forecasts by 1.08%. The prior quarter beat by 9.71%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 2.11% in February 10, 2025.
Shareholding & Insider Activity
Unitil Corporation has 17.89 million shares outstanding. The public float is 15.99 million shares, elevated short interest at 1.52% of float. This equals 222.16 thousand shares. The short ratio is 1.84 days. Institutional investors hold 85.47% of the float. Insiders own 2.15%. MEISSNER THOMAS P JR holds 64.90 thousand shares, BLACK TODD R has 22.78 thousand shares and MOULTON EBEN S has 20.00 thousand shares.
Financial & Profitability Overview
On valuation metrics, Unitil trades at a P/E of 16.35, P/S of 1.58 and P/B of 1.44. Liquidity is tight, with a current ratio of 0.57 and quick ratio of 0.53. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 20.74 and cash conversion cycle is 40.89 days. Debt-to-equity is 1.47, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.14.
Quarterly Financial Highlights
The company ended the quarter with $6.50M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $681.60M, and net debt of $675.10M. Total assets were $1.67B, with equity of $489.30M. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $107.00M, free cash flow of - $34.00M, and capital expenditures of - $141.00M.
Price Forecast & Outlook
Our AI price prediction model suggests that Unitil Corporation stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected decline of -3.47%, with price expected at $49.31 by June 02, 2026, within a range of $48.49 to $50.07 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 0.88%, reaching $51.53 by August 17, 2026, with a range of $50.12 to $52.87. 1-Year Outlook: Projected loss of -0.39%, with price at $50.88 by May 19, 2027, within a range of $49.67 to $52.63.
Key Takeaways
Unitil Corporation (NYSE:UTL) shares are flat 3.65% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Unitil Corporation trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 16.35. Analyst sentiment is cautious, with the majority of ratings in Equal-Weight territory and a mean price target of $42.82, suggesting -16.17% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term weakness (-3.47% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (0.88% over three months), and a longer-term loss (-0.39% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Unitil Corporation (UTL) stock price?
Unitil Corporation (NYSE: UTL) stock price is $51.08 in the last trading session. During the trading session, UTL stock reached the peak price of $51.35 while $50.35 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in UTL stock occurred in the recent session was 0.63% while the dollar amount for the price change in UTL stock was $0.32.
UTL's industry and sector of operation?
The NYSE listed UTL is part of Diversified Utilities industry that operates in the broader Utilities sector. Unitil Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.
Who are the executives of UTL?
Todd R. Diggins
Investor Relations Officer
Mr. Todd R. Black
Senior Vice President of External Affairs & Customer Relations
Mr. Thomas P. Meissner Jr.
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Robert B. Hevert CFA
Pres & Chief Admin. Officer
Mr. Justin Eisfeller
Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Christopher J. LeBlanc
Vice President of Gas Operations
Mr. Daniel J. Hurstak
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Mr. Todd R. Diggins
Chief Accounting Officer, Controller & Investor Relations Officer
Ms. Sandra L. Whitney
Corporation Sec.
Mr. George E. Long Jr.
Vice President of Admin. - Unitil Service
Investor Relations Officer
Mr. Todd R. Black
Senior Vice President of External Affairs & Customer Relations
Mr. Thomas P. Meissner Jr.
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Robert B. Hevert CFA
Pres & Chief Admin. Officer
Mr. Justin Eisfeller
Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Christopher J. LeBlanc
Vice President of Gas Operations
Mr. Daniel J. Hurstak
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Mr. Todd R. Diggins
Chief Accounting Officer, Controller & Investor Relations Officer
Ms. Sandra L. Whitney
Corporation Sec.
Mr. George E. Long Jr.
Vice President of Admin. - Unitil Service
How UTL did perform over past 52-week?
UTL's closing price is 14.5% higher than its 52-week low of $44.61 where as its distance from 52-week high of $55.12 is -7.7%.
How many employees does UTL have?
Number of UTL employees currently stands at 565.
Link for UTL official website?
Official Website of UTL is: https://unitil.com
How do I contact UTL?
UTL could be contacted at phone 603 772 0775 and can also be accessed through its website. UTL operates from 6 Liberty Lane West, Hampton, NH 03842-1720, United States.
How many shares of UTL are traded daily?
UTL stock volume for the day was 53.1K shares. The average number of UTL shares traded daily for last 3 months was 133.32K.
What is the market cap of UTL currently?
The market value of UTL currently stands at $918.97M with its latest stock price at $51.08 and 17.99M of its shares outstanding.
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