Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.71
Unitil Corporation (UTL) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.3%
Payout Ratio
60.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
11 years
UTL Dividend Income Check
Safety
60.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
11 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.1% and trend is rising.
UTL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.3%
Trailing DPS$1.71
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout60.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak11 years
3Y CAGR4.9%
5Y CAGR3.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.3%
1Y Total Return0.5%
5Y Total Return12.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,20610Y ago$16,19820Y ago$34,139
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
UTL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
UTL Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Unitil Corporation distributes 60.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
UTL has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.9% and 5-year CAGR of 3.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, UTL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.3% dividend yield, 3.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 12.1%, with dividends contributing 15.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $16,198 today.
UTL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$8.39
Avg/Payment$0.4195
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026Latest | $0.4750 | — | 3.62% | May 29, 2026 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | $0.4750 | ↑ +5.6% | 3.58% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 3.79% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 3.61% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 3.24% | May 30, 2025 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | $0.4500 | ↑ +5.9% | 3.06% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | $0.4250 | — | 2.89% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.4250 | — | 2.87% | Aug 29, 2024 |
UTL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.3%
#4 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
60.0% payout
Streak
11Y
3.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.3%
#4 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTLUnitil Corporation | $931M | 3.3% | 60.0% | 11 | Sustainable |
1st  AVAAvista Corporation | $3.4B | 4.8% | 82.4% | 23 | Watch |
3rd  ARTNAArtesian Resources C… | $337M | 3.8% | 55.5% | 32 | Sustainable |
 MSEXMiddlesex Water Comp… | $982M | 2.6% | 58.2% | 22 | Sustainable |
 YORWThe York Water Compa… | $435M | 2.9% | 62.9% | 29 | Watch |
 MGEEMGE Energy, Inc. | $2.8B | 2.4% | 49.7% | 39 | Sustainable |
2nd  ESEversource Energy | $26.7B | 4.1% | 64.6% | 26 | Watch |
 NINiSource Inc. | $22.7B | 2.4% | 57.1% | 14 | Sustainable |
UTL Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.95 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2025 | $1.80 | 5.9% | 4 | $2.97 | 60.6% | 1.65x | 4.1% |
| 2024 | $1.70 | 4.9% | 4 | $2.93 | 58.0% | 1.72x | 3.9% |
| 2023 | $1.62 | 3.8% | 4 | $2.82 | 57.4% | 1.74x | 3.7% |
| 2022 | $1.56 | 2.6% | 4 | $2.59 | 60.2% | 1.66x | 3.6% |
| 2021 | $1.52 | 1.3% | 4 | $2.35 | 64.7% | 1.55x | 3.5% |
| 2020 | $1.50 | 1.4% | 4 | $2.15 | 69.8% | 1.43x | 3.5% |
| 2019 | $1.48 | 1.4% | 4 | $2.97 | 49.8% | 2.01x | 3.4% |
| 2018 | $1.46 | 1.4% | 4 | $2.23 | 65.5% | 1.53x | 3.4% |
| 2017 | $1.44 | 1.4% | 4 | $2.06 | 69.9% | 1.43x | 3.3% |
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UTL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying UTL stock.
How much dividend does UTL pay per share?
Unitil Corporation (UTL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.71 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is UTL's next ex-dividend date?
UTL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. UTL typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is UTL's dividend safe?
UTL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +60.0% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 11 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is UTL a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Unitil Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 11 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.7%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does UTL pay dividends?
Unitil Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.71 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in UTL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in UTL five years ago would be worth approximately $11,206 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is UTL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
UTL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.