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UTL Dividend History & Analysis | 3.7% Yield

UTL has a dividend yield of 3.7% and paid 1.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.67%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.80
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.18%
Overall Dividend Rating 60.88%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.96%
Payout Ratio 60.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.10%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -10.1% (S&P 500: 14.2%)
Total Return 5y: 35% (S&P 500: 100.6%)

Top Dividend Payers in Multi-Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VIE 25,343 M 4.80% 9.03%
AQN 4,435 M 6.63% 3.24%
AVA 3,112 M 5.08% 6.33%
BIP 16,506 M 4.95% 6.30%
NGG 74,751 M 4.17% 7.34%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
VIE 25,343 M 25.7% 94.5%
AEE 26,866 M 7.59% 96.3%
WEC 34,039 M 7.19% 96.3%
CMS 21,433 M 6.03% 84.7%
NI 19,559 M 5.99% 90.3%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare UTL Dividends with its Peer-Group

VIE
Veolia Environnement VE
 4.80% Yield
AVA
Avista
 5.08% Yield
WEC
WEC Energy
 3.44% Yield
AEE
Ameren
 2.92% Yield
BKH
Black Hills
 3.72% Yield
PEG
Public Service
 3.19% Yield

UTL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.78%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-11-29 Quarterly 0.38 0% 0.88%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-08-27 Quarterly 0.38 0% 0.76%
2021-05-13 2021-05-14 2021-05-28 Quarterly 0.38 0% 0.71%
2021-02-11 2021-02-12 2021-02-26 Quarterly 0.38 1.3% 0.9%
2020-11-13 2020-11-16 2020-11-30 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-08-28 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-05-29 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-02-28 Quarterly 0.375 1.4% N/A
2019-11-12 2019-11-13 2019-11-27 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-08-29 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2019-05-14 2019-05-15 2019-05-29 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2019-02-13 2019-02-14 2019-02-28 Quarterly 0.37 1.4% N/A
2018-11-14 2018-11-15 2018-11-29 Quarterly 0.365 0% N/A
2018-08-14 2018-08-15 2018-08-29 Quarterly 0.365 0% N/A
2018-05-14 2018-05-15 2018-05-29 Quarterly 0.365 0% N/A
2018-02-13 2018-02-14 2018-02-28 Quarterly 0.365 1.4% N/A
2017-11-14 2017-11-15 2017-11-29 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2017-08-11 2017-08-15 2017-08-29 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2017-05-12 2017-05-16 2017-05-30 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2017-02-10 2017-02-14 2017-02-28 Quarterly 0.36 1.4% N/A
2016-11-09 2016-11-14 2016-11-28 Quarterly 0.355 0% N/A
2016-08-10 2016-08-12 2016-08-26 Quarterly 0.355 0% N/A
2016-05-11 2016-05-13 2016-05-27 Quarterly 0.355 0% N/A
2016-02-10 2016-02-12 2016-02-26 Quarterly 0.355 1.4% N/A
2015-11-10 2015-11-13 2015-11-27 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-08-28 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2015-05-12 2015-05-14 2015-05-28 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2015-02-11 2015-02-13 2015-02-27 Quarterly 0.35 1.4% N/A
2014-11-12 2014-11-14 2014-11-28 Quarterly 0.345 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-08-29 Quarterly 0.345 0% N/A
2014-05-13 2014-05-15 2014-05-29 Quarterly 0.345 0% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-14 2014-02-28 Quarterly 0.345 0% N/A
2013-10-30 2013-11-01 2013-11-15 Quarterly 0.345 0% N/A
2013-07-30 2013-08-01 2013-08-15 Quarterly 0.345 0% N/A

UTL Dividend FAQ

Unitil Corporation (NYSE:UTL) is a regulated utility holding company that distributes electricity and natural gas across New Hampshire, Maine, and north-central Massachusetts, serving roughly 109,400 electric and 89,100 gas customers. Its operations are split into two core segments-Utility Electric Operations and Utility Gas Operations-and it also owns an 85-mile interstate underground natural-gas transmission pipeline that provides transport services primarily in Maine and New Hampshire. In addition to utility services, Unitil generates ancillary revenue through real-estate management.

What is the Dividend Yield of UTL?

As of December 2025, UTL`s dividend yield is 3.67%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.80 USD by the current share price of 49.00.

Does UTL pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, UTL paid a dividend of 1.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-13 and the payout was 0.45 USD.

How often does UTL pay dividends?

UTL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, UTL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-13.

UTL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for UTL for the next 4 payments are between 0.402 (-10.7%) and 0.417 (-7.3%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will UTL pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.45 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for UNITIL (UTL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for UTL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for UNITIL (UTL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of UTL?

UTL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.18% per year.
Strong growth: UTL's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of UTL?

UTL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.96%. If you bought UTL's shares at 36.28 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.96% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of UTL?

UTL Payout Consistency is 95.2%. 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.

Does UTL have a good Dividend Yield?

UTL`s 3.67% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of UTL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of UTL is 60.2%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of UTL?

UTL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 60.88%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-11-23 02:16