Unitil, a Hampton-based utility company, is presented as a strong dividend investment option with a 3.59% yield, outperforming the industry average of 3.11%. The company has increased its dividend 5 times over the last 5 years with an average annual increase of 3.84%, and expects solid earnings growth of 4.75% year-over-year for 2026. Currently rated as a Hold (Zacks Rank #3), UTL offers a compelling opportunity for income investors seeking consistent cash flow.
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Unitil CorporationAbout UTL
Unitil Corp through its subsidiaries engages in the distribution of electricity and natural gas in its service territories in the states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine. Its natural gas operations include gas distribution utility operations and interstate gas transmission pipeline operations. It also engages in interstate natural gas transmission pipeline company, operating approximately 85 miles of underground gas transmission pipeline located in Maine and New Hampshire. The company's segments include Electric and Gas.
Moved with Electric Utilities peers: AVA +5.50% · MGEE +5.06% · NEE +4.87%
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Moved with Electric Utilities peers: AVA +5.50% · MGEE +5.06% · NEE +4.87%
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