Unitil Corporation Price & Performance (UTL)

Unitil Corporation shares have risen over 6% in the past three months, outperforming the utilities sector. Major institutional investors, including Russell Investments and Wells Fargo, have adjusted their holdings, while overall institutional ownership stands at nearly 77%. The stock recently traded at $58.62, with a market cap near $954 million.12

Unitil continues to attract attention with a recent dividend increase to $0.45 per share, yielding just over 3%. Analyst sentiment remains mixed, with price targets clustered near current levels and most ratings in the hold or neutral range. The company’s payout ratio stands at approximately 61%.13

Recent technical analysis points to a positive short-term trend for Unitil, with buy signals from both short- and long-term moving averages. The stock has shown low volatility and is expected to rise up to 6% in the next quarter. Analysts project a fair value near $59, matching current prices.42