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Unitil

Unitil Corp is a holding company, through its subsidiaries it is engaged in the local distribution of electricity and natural gas throughout its service territories in the states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine. It reports three segments namely utility gas operations, utility electric operations, and non-regulated.

Unitil Corp

Getting big returns from financial portfolios, whether through stocks, bonds, ETFs, other securities, or a combination of all, is an investor&#39;s dream. But for income investors, generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments is your primary focus.
Cash flow can come from bond interest, interest from other types of investments, and of course, dividends. A dividend is that coveted distribution of a company&#39;s earnings paid out to shareholders, and investors often view it by its dividend yield, a metric that measures the dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends account for significant portions of long-term returns, with dividend contributions exceeding one-third of total returns in many cases.
<h2>Unitil in Focus</h2>
Headquartered in Hampton, Unitil (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/utl#NYSE">UTL</a>) is a Utilities stock that has seen a price change of 13.54% so far this year. The utility is paying out a dividend of $0.43 per share at the moment, with a dividend yield of 2.85% compared to the Utility - Electric Power industry&#39;s yield of 3.24% and the S&amp;P 500&#39;s yield of 1.52%.
Taking a look at the company&#39;s dividend growth, its current annualized dividend of $1.70 is up 4.9% from last year. In the past five-year period, Unitil has increased its dividend 5 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 2.77%. Any future dividend growth will depend on both earnings growth and the company&#39;s payout ratio; a payout ratio is the proportion of a firm&#39;s annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. Unitil&#39;s current payout ratio is 56%. This means it paid out 56% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.
Looking at this fiscal year, UTL expects solid earnings growth. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2024 is $2.92 per share, representing a year-over-year earnings growth rate of 3.55%.
<h2>Bottom Line</h2>
Investors like dividends for many reasons; they greatly improve stock investing profits, decrease overall portfolio risk, and carry tax advantages, among others. It&#39;s important to keep in mind that not all companies provide a quarterly payout.
High-growth firms or tech start-ups, for example, rarely provide their shareholders a dividend, while larger, more established companies that have more secure profits are often seen as the best dividend options. Income investors have to be mindful of the fact that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle during periods of rising interest rates. With that in mind, UTL is a compelling investment opportunity. Not only is it a strong dividend play, but the stock currently sits at a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold).
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Unitil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UTL#NYSE">UTL</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.27 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.29 by 6.9 percent. This is a 8 percent increase over earnings of $0.25 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $95.700 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $94.000 million by 1.81 percent. This is a 7.45 percent decrease over sales of $103.400 million the same period last year.

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Unitil Q2 2024 GAAP EPS $0.27 Misses $0.29 Estimate, Sales $95.700M Beat $94.000M Estimate

Unitil Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UTL#NYSE">UTL</a>) (<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=VWa0YZW55JwrScJhPCzEPuEts70kqJjRFnusGiFJyDLUbSyTbaDViL4ZsEDcXnfQ1KD8bUdTdmFF5rcNTd-y5g==" target="_blank">unitil.com</a>) today announced that Unitil has agreed to purchase Bangor Natural Gas Company (&quot;Bangor&quot;) from PHC Utilities, Inc., a subsidiary of Hope Utilities, Inc., for&nbsp;$70.9 million&nbsp;on a debt-free basis, subject to customary adjustments for closing working capital and transaction expenses.&nbsp;&nbsp; Bangor&#39;s enterprise value represents a multiple of approximately 1.2 times its rate base (based on its estimated rate base as of December 31, 2023). Upon the closing of the transaction, which is expected to occur by the end of the&nbsp;first quarter&nbsp;of 2025, Bangor will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Unitil.&nbsp;&nbsp; The transaction is subject to approval by the Maine Public Utilities Commission as well as other conditions to closing. 
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&quot;Bangor Natural Gas Company is a great complement to our current natural gas distribution operations in Maine,&quot; said Thomas P. Meissner, Jr., Unitil&#39;s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. &quot;Bangor brings a strong management team that is committed to providing safe, clean, reliable, and affordable energy to customers. We share their dedication to serving communities in Maine by providing responsive, high-quality service through locally-managed operations.&quot;
Bangor Natural Gas Company, which commenced operations in 1998, is a natural gas distribution company serving approximately 8,500 customers. Bangor owns and operates approximately 351 miles of distribution pipelines and nine miles of transmission pipelines.
Unitil plans to finance this transaction with a balanced mix of equity and debt to maintain its strong balance sheet, and has obtained committed debt financing from Scotiabank to fund the purchase price.

Unitil to Purchase Bangor Natural Gas Company from Hope Utilities For $70.9M

Unitil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UTL#NYSE">UTL</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.69 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.64 by 3.05 percent. This is a 11.92 percent increase over earnings of $1.51 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $178.700 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $212.649 million by 15.97 percent. This is a 18.85 percent decrease over sales of $220.200 million the same period last year.

Unitil Q1 2024 GAAP EPS $1.69 Beats $1.64 Estimate, Sales $178.700M Miss $212.649M Estimate

Unitil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UTL#NYSE">UTL</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.97 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.95 by 2.11 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $129.60 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $156.25 million by 17.06 percent. This is a 19.75 percent decrease over sales of $161.50 million the same period last year.

Unitil Q4 2023 GAAP EPS $0.97 Beats $0.95 Estimate, Sales $129.60M Miss $156.25M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For February 13, 2024

Unitil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UTL#NYSE">UTL</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Tuesday, 2024-02-13. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Unitil will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.93. 
Unitil bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.03, which was followed by a 1.07% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Unitil's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
<th>Q2 2023</th>
<th>Q1 2023</th>
<th>Q4 2022</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.06</td>
<td>0.27</td>
<td>1.45</td>
<td>0.90</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.09</td>
<td>0.25</td>
<td>1.51</td>
<td>0.91</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-1.07%</td>
<td>0.14%</td>
<td>-0.16%</td>
<td>4.74%</td>
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</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1707760906_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Unitil were trading at $48.57 as of February 09. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 3.87%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely bearish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UTL/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Unitil visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Preview: Unitil's Earnings

Today&#39;s action increased the Company&#39;s annualized dividend by&nbsp;$0.08, to&nbsp;$1.70&nbsp;per share. Also today, the Board declared the&nbsp;first quarter&nbsp;common stock dividend of&nbsp;$0.425&nbsp;per share, payable February 29, 2024, to shareholders of record on February 14, 2024.

Unitil Board Raises Quarterly Dividend On Common Stock From $0.405 To $0.425 Per Share

Unitil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UTL#NYSE">UTL</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.09 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.06 by 50 percent. This is a 200 percent increase over earnings of $0.03 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $103.90 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $116.00 million by 10.43 percent. This is a 5.72 percent decrease over sales of $110.20 million the same period last year.

Unitil Q3 EPS $0.09 Beats $0.06 Estimate, Sales $103.90M Miss $116.00M Estimate

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The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#39;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#39;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi"> RSI is below 30.</a>
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<li>Black Hills priced $450 million public debt offering 6.15% senior unsecured notes due May 15, 2034. The company&rsquo;s stock has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BKH">52-week low of $51.33 </a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 29.77</li>
<li>BKH Price Action: Shares of Black Hills fell 0.8% to close at $51.62 on Wednesday.</li>
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<h3>Unitil Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/utl#NYSE">UTL</a>)</h3>
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<li>Unitil posted weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings. &ldquo;We are pleased with our solid second quarter and year-to-date results which reflect the Company&rsquo;s disciplined approach to cost management,&rdquo; said Thomas P. Meissner, Jr., Unitil&rsquo;s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. It <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UTL"> has a 52-week low </a> of $43.62.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 29.25</li>
<li>UTL Price Action: Shares of Unitil fell 0.7% to close at $43.88 on Wednesday.</li>
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<h3>Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msex#NASDAQ">MSEX</a>)</h3>
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<li>Middlesex Water posted downbeat quarterly results. Middlesex Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Dennis W. Doll said, &ldquo;The calendar year 2023 continues to be a period of significant transition as we execute our succession plans, continue investing to adapt to new regulatory requirements, manage rate filing proceedings currently in progress and responsibly manage our resources to meet customer needs during the peak summer season.&rdquo; The company&rsquo;s stock has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSEX"> low of $66.51.</a></li>
<li>RSI Value: 26.00</li>
<li>MSEX Price Action: Shares of Middlesex Water fell 0.7% to close at $67.19 on Wednesday.</li>
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<li>Atmos Energy posted downbeat third-quarter results. &quot;The dedication of our employees coupled with the exceptional customer service they provide to our more than 3 million customers continues to position us to achieve fiscal 2023 earnings in the range of $6.00 to $6.10 per diluted share,&quot; said Kevin Akers, President and Chief Executive Officer of Atmos Energy. The company&rsquo;s 52-week low is $97.71.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 25.54</li>
<li>ATO Price Action: Shares of Atmos Energy fell 0.5% to close at $106.46 on Wednesday.</li>
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RBC Capital analyst Shelby Tucker maintains Unitil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UTL#NYSE">UTL</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $56 to $51.

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The most oversold stocks in the utilities sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#39;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#39;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi"> RSI is below 30.</a>
Here&rsquo;s the latest list of major oversold players in this sector, having an RSI near or below 30.
<h3>Unitil Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/utl#NYSE">UTL</a>)</h3>
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<li>Unitil posted weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings. &ldquo;We are pleased with our solid second quarter and year-to-date results which reflect the Company&rsquo;s disciplined approach to cost management,&rdquo; said Thomas P. Meissner, Jr., Unitil&rsquo;s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The company&rsquo;s stock has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UTL">52-week low of $44.67 </a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 28.08</li>
<li>UTL Price Action: Shares of Unitil fell 0.5% to close at $47.11 on Friday.</li>
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<h3>Pure Cycle Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pcyo#NASDAQ">PCYO</a>)</h3>
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<li>Pure Cycle Corporation named Marc Spezialy as new Chief Financial Officer. CEO/President Mark Harding commented &quot;We would like to thank our outgoing CFO Kevin McNeill for his service and express our best wishes to Mr. McNeill as he pursues other interests. Additionally, we are excited to welcome Marc to Pure Cycle who brings more than 19 years of accounting and finance experience.&quot; It <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PCYO"> has a 52-week low </a> of $7.77.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 27.82</li>
<li>PCYO Price Action: Shares of Pure Cycle fell 1.8% to close at $11.16 on Friday.</li>
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<h3>Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/he#NYSE">HE</a>)</h3>
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<li>Hawaiian Electric Industries shares traded lower on Friday after Maui County filed a lawsuit against the company alleging a role in the Lahaina wildfires. The company also suspended its quarterly cash dividend on common stock. The company&rsquo;s stock has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HE"> low of $9.06.</a></li>
<li>RSI Value: 9.68</li>
<li>HE Price Action: Shares of Hawaiian Electric Industries fell 18.6% to close at $9.66 on Friday.</li>
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