UTL Dividend History & Analysis | 3.5% Yield

UTL has a dividend yield of 3.5% and paid 2.28 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.50%
Payout Ratio 90.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.32%
Consistency Lifetime 96.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.27%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 68.73%
Ex-Dividend in 4 days: Buy before Feb 12, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -5%
Total Return 5y: 39.4%

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 25,560 M 4.61% 7.84%
AVA 3,360 M 5.04% 6.46%
BIP 16,895 M 5.22% 6.03%
NGG 84,736 M 4.30% 7.35%
BKH 5,618 M 4.39% 6.75%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
VIE 25,560 M 18.9% 94.9%
CNP 25,710 M 7.87% 94.9%
WEC 35,730 M 7.13% 98.3%
AEE 27,937 M 6.59% 96.5%
NI 20,836 M 6.21% 93.0%

UTL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 2026-02-27 Quarterly 0.475 5.6% N/A
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

UTL Dividend FAQ

Unitil Corporation (NYSE:UTL) is a regulated utility holding company that distributes electricity and natural gas across New Hampshire, Maine, and northern Massachusetts. Its operations are split into two segments-Utility Electric Operations and Utility Gas Operations-and it also owns an 85-mile interstate underground gas pipeline and provides real-estate management services.

What is the Dividend Yield of UTL?

As of February 2026, UTL`s dividend yield is 3.50%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.28 USD by the current share price of 50.57.

Does UTL pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, UTL paid a dividend of 2.28 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-12 and the payout was 0.475 USD.

How often does UTL pay dividends?

UTL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, UTL has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-12.

UTL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for UTL for the next 4 payments are between 0.404 (-14.9%) and 0.418 (-12.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will UTL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.475 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for UNITIL (UTL) is 2026-02-12.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for UTL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for UNITIL (UTL) is 2026-02-12.

What is the Dividend Growth of UTL?

UTL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.32% 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 6.27%. If you bought UTL's shares at 36.28 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.28 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.27% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of UTL?

UTL Payout Consistency is 96.7%. 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 3.50% 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 90.4%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

What is the Dividend Rating of UTL?

UTL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.73%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

UTL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in UTL's Outstanding Shares?

UNITIL's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 2.77% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has UTL ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Dec 14, 1992 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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 14,926,000 +0.17%
2021 15,438,000 +3.43%
2022 16,043,400 +3.92%
2023 16,076,500 +0.21%
2024 16,154,500 +0.49%
2025 16,980,800 +5.11%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:38