UTL Dividend History & Analysis | 3.7% Yield
UTL has a dividend yield of 3.7% and paid 1.88 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE MI ACEA S.p.A. |
4,839 M | 5.52% | 8.56% |
| RENE LS REN - Redes Energéticas |
2,635 M | 4.64% | 8.03% |
| AVA NYSE Avista |
3,071 M | 4.88% | 6.29% |
| BIP NYSE Brookfield Infrastructure |
28,783 M | 4.74% | 5.93% |
| NGG NYSE National Grid |
79,496 M | 4.06% | 7.11% |
| NWE NASDAQ NorthWestern |
4,543 M | 3.89% | 5.90% |
| D NYSE Dominion Energy |
54,794 M | 4.21% | 4.65% |
| BKH NYSE Black Hills |
5,820 M | 3.84% | 5.35% |
| UTL NYSE UNITIL |
986 M | 3.70% | 5.10% |
| ED NYSE Consolidated Edison |
40,629 M | 3.28% | 5.73% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNP NYSE CenterPoint Energy |
25,927 M | 7.32% | 100.0% |
| DTE NYSE DTE Energy |
26,704 M | 7.05% | 100.0% |
| WEC NYSE WEC Energy |
34,498 M | 6.99% | 100.0% |
| AEE NYSE Ameren |
28,952 M | 6.27% | 100.0% |
| NI NYSE NiSource |
19,772 M | 6.11% | 100.0% |
| BIP NYSE Brookfield Infrastructure |
28,783 M | 6.03% | 100.0% |
| CMS NYSE CMS Energy |
20,790 M | 5.54% | 100.0% |
| PEG NYSE Public Service Enterprise |
35,632 M | 5.37% | 100.0% |
| ACE MI ACEA S.p.A. |
4,839 M | 8.31% | 99.0% |
| UTL NYSE UNITIL |
986 M | 4.99% | 100.0% |
UTL Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | 2026-08-17 | 2026-08-31 | Quarterly | 0.475 | 0% | 0.88% |
| 2026-05-14 | 2026-05-14 | 2026-05-29 | Quarterly | 0.475 | 0% | 0.94% |
| 2026-02-12 | 2026-02-12 | 2026-02-27 | Quarterly | 0.475 | +5.6% | 0.94% |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-28 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 0.95% |
| 2025-08-14 | 2025-08-14 | 2025-08-28 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 0.9% |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-30 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 0.86% |
| 2025-02-13 | 2025-02-13 | 2025-02-28 | Quarterly | 0.45 | +5.9% | 0.8% |
| 2024-11-14 | 2024-11-14 | 2024-11-29 | Quarterly | 0.425 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-29 | Quarterly | 0.425 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2024-05-15 | 2024-05-16 | 2024-05-31 | Quarterly | 0.425 | 0% | 0.78% |
| 2024-02-13 | 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-29 | Quarterly | 0.425 | +4.9% | 0.94% |
| 2023-11-13 | 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-28 | Quarterly | 0.405 | 0% | 0.85% |
| 2023-08-11 | 2023-08-14 | 2023-08-28 | Quarterly | 0.405 | 0% | 0.81% |
| 2023-05-15 | 2023-05-16 | 2023-05-30 | Quarterly | 0.405 | 0% | 0.7% |
| 2023-02-13 | 2023-02-14 | 2023-02-28 | Quarterly | 0.405 | +3.8% | 0.79% |
| 2022-11-10 | 2022-11-14 | 2022-11-28 | Quarterly | 0.39 | 0% | 0.75% |
| 2022-08-11 | 2022-08-12 | 2022-08-26 | Quarterly | 0.39 | 0% | 0.7% |
| 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-27 | Quarterly | 0.39 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2022-02-10 | 2022-02-11 | 2022-02-25 | Quarterly | 0.39 | +2.6% | 0.79% |
| 2021-11-12 | 2021-11-15 | 2021-11-29 | Quarterly | 0.38 | 0% | 0.88% |
UTL Dividend FAQ
As of October 2026, UTL's dividend yield is 3.70%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.88 USD by the current share price of 54.07.
As of October 2026, UTL paid a dividend of 1.88 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-17 and the payout was 0.475 USD.
UTL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, UTL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-17.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for UTL for the next payments are between 0.49 (+3.2%) and 0.502 (+5.7%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.69%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.475 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for UNITIL (UTL) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for UNITIL (UTL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
UTL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.99% per year. Strong growth: UTL's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
UTL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.10%. If you bought UTL's shares at 36.79 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.88 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.10% of your original purchase price.
UTL Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: UNITIL has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
UTL's 3.70% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of UTL is 57.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
UTL's Overall Dividend Rating is 63.38%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
UTL Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-10-12 02:05 UTC