Unitil Corporation
UTLUnitil Corporation (UTL) is a northeastern utility company providing electric and natural gas services to communities in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine. Founded in 1984, it focuses on delivering reliable energy solutions while emphasizing environmental responsibility and community development. The company operates through its subsidiaries, Unitil Energy Systems, Inc., and Unitil Service Corporation.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | $0.47 | 2026-05-14 | 2026-05-14 |
| February 27, 2026 | $0.47 | 2026-02-12 | 2026-02-12 |
| November 28, 2025 | $0.45 | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-13 |
| August 28, 2025 | $0.45 | 2025-08-14 | 2025-08-14 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.45 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-15 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Unitil Corporation has rewarded shareholders with 90 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held UTL shares during this period received a total of $33.03 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.47/share was paid 50 days ago, on May 29, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: UTL currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 3.39%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 37.7%, from $0.34 to $0.47.
- Dividend Reliability: UTL has maintained or increased its dividend for 90 consecutive payments.
Company News
Unitil Corporation completed its $55.8 million acquisition of Aquarion Water Company of New Hampshire and Abenaki Water Co., adding approximately 11,000 water customers across eight New Hampshire communities. The deal, funded through a Scotiabank term loan, is expected to be earnings accretive and support Unitil's long-term 5-7% earnings per shar...
Unitil Corporation announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.475 per share, payable May 29, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 14, 2026. This results in an annualized dividend rate of $1.90 per share.
Unitil Corporation announced that its Board of Directors raised the quarterly dividend on common stock to $0.475 per share, an increase of $0.025 per share. The annualized dividend was increased by $0.10 to $1.90 per share. The first quarter dividend of $0.475 per share is payable February 27, 2026.
Unitil Corporation published its 2025 Corporate Sustainability Report, highlighting progress in environmental sustainability, human capital management, safety, and customer engagement across its operations in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.
Unitil Corporation announced a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share, payable on November 28, 2025, to shareholders of record on November 13, 2025, resulting in an annualized dividend rate of $1.80 per share.
