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Yield 12m 3.04%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.72
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 2.53%
Overall Dividend Rating 61.08%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.17%
Payout Ratio 138.9%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.0%
Total Return 12m: 8.34%
#15 in Group
Total Return 5y: 37.33%
#16 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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UTL Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
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 0.72%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-08-29 Quarterly 0.425 0.72%
2024-05-15 2024-05-16 2024-05-31 Quarterly 0.425 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 0.85%
2023-08-11 2023-08-14 2023-08-28 Quarterly 0.405 0.81%
2023-05-15 2023-05-16 2023-05-30 Quarterly 0.405 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 0.75%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-08-26 Quarterly 0.39 0.7%
2022-05-12 2022-05-13 2022-05-27 Quarterly 0.39 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 0.88%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-08-27 Quarterly 0.38 0.76%
2021-05-13 2021-05-14 2021-05-28 Quarterly 0.38 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 1.04%
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-08-28 Quarterly 0.375 0.91%
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-05-29 Quarterly 0.375 0.85%
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-02-28 Quarterly 0.375 1.4%
2019-11-12 2019-11-13 2019-11-27 Quarterly 0.37
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-08-29 Quarterly 0.37
2019-05-14 2019-05-15 2019-05-29 Quarterly 0.37
2019-02-13 2019-02-14 2019-02-28 Quarterly 0.37 1.4%
2018-11-14 2018-11-15 2018-11-29 Quarterly 0.365
2018-08-14 2018-08-15 2018-08-29 Quarterly 0.365
2018-05-14 2018-05-15 2018-05-29 Quarterly 0.365
2018-02-13 2018-02-14 2018-02-28 Quarterly 0.365 1.4%
2017-11-14 2017-11-15 2017-11-29 Quarterly 0.36
2017-08-11 2017-08-15 2017-08-29 Quarterly 0.36
2017-05-12 2017-05-16 2017-05-30 Quarterly 0.36
2017-02-10 2017-02-14 2017-02-28 Quarterly 0.36 1.4%
2016-11-09 2016-11-14 2016-11-28 Quarterly 0.355
2016-08-10 2016-08-12 2016-08-26 Quarterly 0.355
2016-05-11 2016-05-13 2016-05-27 Quarterly 0.355
2016-02-10 2016-02-12 2016-02-26 Quarterly 0.355 1.4%
2015-11-10 2015-11-13 2015-11-27 Quarterly 0.35
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-08-28 Quarterly 0.35
2015-05-12 2015-05-14 2015-05-28 Quarterly 0.35

UTL Dividend FAQ

Does UTL pay dividends?

Yes, as of May 2025, UTL paid a dividend of 1.72 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-13.

What is the Dividend Yield of UTL?

As of May 2025, UTL`s dividend yield is 3.04%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.72 USD by the current share price of 56.75.

How often does UTL pay dividends?

UTL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), UTL has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for UTL?

The next ex-dividend date for UNITIL (UTL) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of UTL?

UTL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.53% per year.
Weak growth: Dividend increases are lagging behind inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of UTL?

UTL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.17%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought UNITIL five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.72) divided by the purchase price five years ago (41.32):

What is the Payout Consistency of UTL?

UTL Payout Consistency is 98.0%.
Highly consistent: UNITIL has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does UTL have a good Dividend Yield?

UTL`s 3.04% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of UTL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of UTL is 138.9%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of UTL?

UTL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.08%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

UTL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in UTL`s Outstanding Shares?

UNITIL`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.94% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has UNITIL ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 1992-12-14 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 1,518,000
1986 1,528,000 +0.66%
1987 1,534,000 +0.39%
1988 1,544,000 +0.65%
1989 1,666,700 +7.95%
1990 1,666,700
1991 1,818,200 +9.09%
1992 4,137,900 +127.58%
1993 4,246,600 +2.63%
1994 4,193,500 -1.25%
1995 4,305,600 +2.67%
1996 4,307,700 +0.05%
1997 4,464,300 +3.64%
1998 4,482,800 +0.41%
1999 4,714,500 +5.17%
2000 4,737,700 +0.49%
2001 4,760,500 +0.48%
2002 4,763,200 +0.06%
2003 5,517,400 +15.83%
2004 5,549,200 +0.58%
2005 5,590,900 +0.75%
2006 5,644,000 +0.95%
2007 5,724,000 +1.42%
2008 8,018,000 +40.08%
2009 10,803,000 +34.73%
2010 10,861,000 +0.54%
2011 10,921,000 +0.55%
2012 13,750,000 +25.9%
2013 13,800,000 +0.36%
2014 13,900,000 +0.72%
2015 14,000,000 +0.72%
2016 14,000,000
2017 14,800,000 +5.71%
2018 14,900,000 +0.68%
2019 14,900,000
2020 15,000,000 +0.67%
2021 15,500,000 +3.33%
2022 16,043,400 +3.51%
2023 16,116,700 +0.46%
2024 16,192,300 +0.47%
2025 16,246,100 +0.33%