UTLUtilities · Utilities - DiversifiedThe 3 Wall Street analysts covering UNITIL Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $55 — +2.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 76 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores UNITIL Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Growth (92): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.
Issuance (16): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on UTL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +2.6% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Equal-Weight | $56 |
| 5 May 2026 | Freedom Broker | Downgrade | Hold | $56 → $54 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | Scotiabank | Initiates | Sector Perform | — |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Freedom Broker | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Feb 2025 | Guggenheim | Reiterates | Neutral | — |
| 6 Sept 2023 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 17 Feb 2023 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 22 July 2022 | B of A Securities | Downgrade | Underperform | — |
| 3 Feb 2022 | B of A Securities | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
| 6 May 2021 | B of A Securities | Downgrade | Underperform | — |
| 16 Sept 2020 | B of A Securities | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
| 6 May 2020 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Underperform | — |
| 6 Mar 2020 | Janney Capital | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 6 Mar 2020 | Janney Montgomery Scott | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 28 June 2019 | Janney Capital | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 28 June 2019 | Janney Montgomery Scott | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 1 Aug 2018 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Underperform | — |
| 1 Aug 2018 | Bank of America | Maintains | Underperform | — |
| 26 Dec 2017 | Janney Capital | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 26 Dec 2017 | Janney Montgomery Scott | Upgrade | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. UTL appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 24 Aug 2026, UNITIL Corp. returned +16.1% against +19.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 44% of US stocks
Cheaper than 58% of US stocks
Cheaper than 55% of US stocks
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Higher than 61% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
UNITIL Corp. has a market value of $969.6M and an enterprise value of $1.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $596.5M. The latest quarter grew 14.0% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $56.6M, a 9.5% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$45.5M.
UNITIL Corp. spent $32.6M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 16.9×; forward P/E: 15.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.57%, paying out 59% of earnings.
UNITIL Corp. employs 614 people — $971K of revenue per employee.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| UTLUNITIL Corp. | $969.6M | 76 |
| AVAAvista Corp. | $3.1B | 57 |
| AESThe AES Corp. | $10.5B | 57 |
| MSEXMiddlesex Water Co.* | $1.1B | 29 |
| NRGVEnergy Vault Holdings, Inc.* | $691.0M | 42 |
| NKLRTerra Innovatum Global NV* | $676.3M | 14 |
| IMSRTerrestrial Energy, Inc.* | $590.1M | 10 |
* Nearest Utilities names by size — few utilities - diversified companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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Zacks Investment Research published an article highlighting Unitil (UTL) as a top dividend stock for investors' portfolios.
Why it matters — The piece underscores UTL's appeal to dividend-focused investors, which could reinforce confidence in the company's shareholder-return profile.
Unitil reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted net income of $5.2 million, or $0.29 per share, and reaffirmed its full-year adjusted earnings guidance of $3.20 to $3.36 per share. The company noted that first-half results were helped by acquired gas operations, higher distribution rates, customer growth, and colder winter weather.
Why it matters — This update gives UTL watchers confirmation of quarterly performance and unchanged full-year guidance, along with the drivers behind the first-half results.
Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Unitil Corporation's Q2 2026 earnings call, covering the company's presentation of its quarterly results and management discussion.
Why it matters — The transcript gives UTL watchers direct access to the company's own account of its second-quarter 2026 performance and business outlook.
Seeking Alpha rated Unitil Corporation a Hold, noting that recent acquisitions and rate cases have yet to provide clear catalysts for outperformance. UTL's Q2 2026 EPS of $0.26 met expectations, with YTD EPS up 8.8% year-over-year, though full-year guidance implies only modest growth; gas operations continue to drive margin strength with rising customer inquiries and 1,500 new gas customers under contract or construction.
Why it matters — UTL watchers would care because the article assesses the company's valuation as consistent with its operations, highlighting that both its earnings growth outlook and current share price leave little room for near-term outperformance.
Unitil reported its 2026 second quarter earnings. The company also announced it successfully completed the purchases of Aquarion Water Company of New Hampshire, Inc. and Abenaki Water Co., Inc.
Why it matters — The completed purchases of two water utilities expand Unitil's regulated operations in New Hampshire, a notable development for those tracking the company.
The 3 Wall Street analysts covering UNITIL Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $55, with estimates ranging from $54 to $57. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 3 analysts covering UNITIL Corp., 0 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks UNITIL Corp. 76 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, UNITIL Corp. ranks 76 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (92 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +2.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks UNITIL Corp. 76 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering UNITIL Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for UTL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $54 to $57 over the next 12 months.
UNITIL Corp. returned +16.1% over the 12 months to 24 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Unitil Corporation is a utility holding company focused on the distribution of electricity and natural gas. Its primary function is to deliver energy solutions spanning residential, commercial, and industrial sectors in areas of the Northeastern United States, including parts of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 11 Aug 2026): "Why Unitil (UTL) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio". Zacks Investment Research published an article highlighting Unitil (UTL) as a top dividend stock for investors' portfolios.
Unitil Corporation is a utility holding company focused on the distribution of electricity and natural gas. Its primary function is to deliver energy solutions spanning residential, commercial, and industrial sectors in areas of the Northeastern United States, including parts of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine. With operations segmented into electric and gas utilities, Unitil provides critical energy services that support regional infrastructure and contribute to economic growth. The company is committed to investing in utility infrastructure to enhance reliability and efficiency, while also exploring sustainable energy initiatives to adapt to evolving energy landscapes. Unitil Corporation's market significance is underscored by its role as a stable energy provider, catering to the essential needs of its customers, and its strategic aim of pursuing opportunities to advance clean energy and maintain environmental responsibility.
CEO Mr. Thomas P. Meissner Jr. · 614 employees · United States · https://unitil.com
