UNITIL Corporation (UTL)

Unitil Corporation (NYSE:UTL) has received a consensus "Hold" rating from analysts, with four out of five recommending a hold and one suggesting a buy. The average 12-month price target is $56.50. The company recently reported quarterly earnings of $0.29 per share, exceeding estimates, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.475 per share, resulting in an annualized dividend of $1.90 and a 3.5% yield.

Royal Bank of Canada significantly reduced its stake in Unitil Corporation by 32.2% in the first quarter, selling over 21,000 shares but still retaining a holding worth approximately $2.3 million. While RBC trimmed its position, other institutional investors like Vanguard, State Street, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, Wellington Management, and Renaissance Technologies increased their holdings in the utilities provider. Unitil reported strong quarterly earnings, beating estimates, declared a dividend, and maintains a "Hold" consensus rating from analysts with a price target of $56.50.

Wedge Capital Management L L P NC significantly increased its stake in Unitil Corporation, purchasing an additional 24,131 shares, bringing its total holdings to 51,839 shares valued at $2.7 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in Unitil, which reported strong quarterly earnings and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.475 per share. Analysts maintain a "Hold" rating for Unitil with a consensus price target of $56.50.

Quantinno Capital Management LP significantly increased its stake in Unitil Corporation (NYSE:UTL) by 91.5% in the first quarter, purchasing 19,760 additional shares to hold a position valued at approximately $2.16 million. Unitil reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates with EPS of $0.29 and revenue of $113.19 million, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.475 per share. Analysts currently maintain a consensus "Hold" rating for the stock with an average price target of $56.50.

Unitil (UTL) reported adjusted net income of $5.2 million, or $0.29 per share, for Q2 2026, and reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance. The company saw increased margins from higher rates, customer growth, and acquisitions, including Maine Natural Gas and New Hampshire water companies. Unitil plans significant capital investments through 2030 and continues to see growing interest in natural gas conversions.