UNITIL Corp. operates as a holding company, which engages in the local distribution of electricity and natural gas. The company is headquartered in Hampton, New Hampshire and currently employs 544 full-time employees. The Company’s principal business is the local distribution of electricity and natural gas throughout its service territories in the states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine. The firm operates through two segments: Electric and Gas. The Company’s electric distribution operations are conducted through two of the Company's utilities, Unitil Energy, and Fitchburg. Unitil Energy's service territory consists of approximately 408 square miles. Unitil Energy’s service territory encompasses retail and recreation centers for the central and southeastern parts of the state and includes the Hampton Beach recreational area. Fitchburg is engaged in the distribution of both electricity and natural gas in the greater Fitchburg area of north central Massachusetts. The firm's natural gas operations include gas distribution utility operations and interstate gas transmission pipeline operations.
Unitil Corp has an annual dividend of 1.83 per share, with a yield of 3.1633%. The dividend is paid quarterly and the last ex-dividend date was Feb 12, 2026.
Dividend Yield
Annual Dividend
Ex-Dividend Date
3.1633%
$1.83
Feb 12, 2026
Payout Frequency
Payout Ratio
Quarterly
44.95%
Dividend History
Ex-Dividend Date
Cash Amount
Record Date
Pay Date
Feb 12, 2026
$0.475
Feb 12, 2026
Feb 27, 2026
Nov 13, 2025
$0.45
Nov 13, 2025
Nov 28, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
$0.45
Aug 14, 2025
Aug 28, 2025
May 15, 2025
$0.45
May 15, 2025
May 30, 2025
Feb 13, 2025
$0.45
Feb 13, 2025
Feb 28, 2025
Nov 14, 2024
$0.425
Nov 14, 2024
Nov 29, 2024
Dividend Charts
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UTL Dividend Growth (YoY)
Follow-Up Questions
What is Unitil Corp's current dividend paid and annual dividend?
The current dividend paid by Unitil Corp is $0.475. The annual dividend for Unitil Corp is $1.83
What is Unitil Corp's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio for Unitil Corp is 44.95%
What is the ex-dividend date for UTL?
The ex-dividend date for Unitil Corp is Feb 12, 2026.
How often does Unitil Corp pay dividends?
Quarterly. The last time Unitil Corp paid dividend was on Feb 27, 2026