Unitil Corporation Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for Unitil Corporation (UTL). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

41 years
Metric (FY)20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000199919981997199619951994199319921991199019891988198719861985
Dividends per share (FY)$1.80$1.68$1.64$1.56$1.52$1.52$1.48$1.44$1.44$1.40$1.40$1.36$1.36$1.36$1.36$1.36$1.36$1.36$1.36$1.36$1.36$1.36$1.36$1.36$1.36$1.36$1.36$1.36$1.36$1.32$1.28$1.24$1.15$2.24$2.24$2.18$2.08$2.14$1.95$4.39$3.04
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A3.15%3.11%3.06%3.34%3.41%2.40%2.90%3.17%3.15%3.93%3.79%4.55%5.24%4.92%6.09%5.95%6.73%4.90%5.57%5.61%5.03%5.60%5.81%6.22%5.42%4.00%5.58%5.78%6.89%6.46%7.99%5.90%6.07%5.78%6.66%5.70%6.74%6.47%15.26%12.63%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A58.39%57.96%60.63%65.37%70.19%50.00%66.06%70.34%73.80%74.52%77.73%88.43%94.51%92.68%156.25%132.00%83.51%90.80%98.44%91.70%95.51%88.67%112.20%633.21%94.05%79.76%78.05%75.61%68.97%69.05%68.75%63.12%68.80%85.35%71.55%83.48%52.41%56.31%122.36%86.30%

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-11-28November 13, 252025-11-13$0.45
2025-08-28August 14, 252025-08-14$0.45
2025-05-30May 15, 252025-05-15$0.45
2025-02-28February 13, 252025-02-13$0.45
2024-11-29November 14, 242024-11-14$0.42
2024-08-29August 15, 242024-08-15$0.42
2024-05-31May 15, 242024-05-16$0.42
2024-02-29February 13, 242024-02-14$0.42
2023-11-28November 13, 232023-11-14$0.41
2023-08-28August 11, 232023-08-14$0.41
2023-05-30May 15, 232023-05-16$0.41
2023-02-28February 13, 232023-02-14$0.41
2022-11-28November 10, 222022-11-14$0.39
2022-08-26August 11, 222022-08-12$0.39
2022-05-27May 12, 222022-05-13$0.39
2022-02-25February 10, 222022-02-11$0.39
2021-11-29November 12, 212021-11-15$0.38
2021-08-27August 12, 212021-08-13$0.38
2021-05-28May 13, 212021-05-14$0.38
2021-02-26February 11, 212021-02-12$0.38
2020-11-30November 13, 202020-11-16$0.38
2020-08-28August 13, 202020-08-14$0.38
2020-05-29May 14, 202020-05-15$0.38
2020-02-28February 13, 202020-02-14$0.38
2019-11-27November 12, 192019-11-13$0.37
2019-08-29August 14, 192019-08-15$0.37
2019-05-29May 14, 192019-05-15$0.37
2019-02-28February 13, 192019-02-14$0.37
2018-11-29November 14, 182018-11-15$0.36
2018-08-29August 14, 182018-08-15$0.36
2018-05-29May 14, 182018-05-15$0.36
2018-02-28February 13, 182018-02-14$0.36
2017-11-29November 14, 172017-11-15$0.36
2017-08-29August 11, 172017-08-15$0.36
2017-05-30May 12, 172017-05-16$0.36
2017-02-28February 10, 172017-02-14$0.36
2016-11-28November 09, 162016-11-14$0.35
2016-08-26August 10, 162016-08-12$0.35
2016-05-27May 11, 162016-05-13$0.35
2016-02-26February 10, 162016-02-12$0.35
2015-11-27November 10, 152015-11-13$0.35
2015-08-28August 12, 152015-08-14$0.35
2015-05-28May 12, 152015-05-14$0.35
2015-02-27February 11, 152015-02-13$0.35
2014-11-28November 12, 142014-11-14$0.34
2014-08-29August 13, 142014-08-15$0.34
2014-05-29May 13, 142014-05-15$0.34
2014-02-28February 12, 142014-02-14$0.34
2013-11-15October 30, 132013-11-01$0.34
2013-08-15July 30, 132013-08-01$0.34
2013-05-15April 29, 132013-05-01$0.34
2013-02-15January 30, 132013-02-01$0.34
2012-11-15October 31, 122012-11-01$0.34
2012-08-15July 30, 122012-08-01$0.34
2012-05-15April 27, 122012-05-01$0.34
2012-02-15January 30, 122012-02-01$0.34
2011-11-15October 28, 112011-11-01$0.34
2011-08-15July 28, 112011-08-01$0.34
2011-05-16April 28, 112011-05-02$0.34
2011-02-15January 28, 112011-02-01$0.34
2010-11-15October 28, 102010-11-01$0.34
2010-08-16July 29, 102010-08-02$0.34
2010-05-14April 28, 102010-04-30$0.34
2010-02-16January 29, 102010-02-02$0.34
2009-11-16October 29, 092009-11-02$0.34
2009-08-14July 29, 092009-07-31$0.34
2009-05-15April 29, 092009-05-01$0.34
2009-02-16January 29, 092009-02-02$0.34
2008-10-31October 15, 082008-10-17$0.34
2008-08-15July 30, 082008-08-01$0.34
2008-05-15April 29, 082008-05-01$0.34
2008-02-15January 30, 082008-02-01$0.34
2007-11-15October 30, 072007-11-01$0.34
2007-08-15July 30, 072007-08-01$0.34
2007-05-15April 27, 072007-05-01$0.34
2007-02-15January 30, 072007-02-01$0.34
2006-11-15October 30, 062006-11-01$0.34
2006-08-15July 28, 062006-08-01$0.34
2006-05-15April 27, 062006-05-01$0.34
2006-02-15January 30, 062006-02-01$0.34
2005-11-15October 28, 052005-11-01$0.34
2005-08-15July 28, 052005-08-01$0.34
2005-05-13April 27, 052005-04-29$0.34
2005-02-15January 28, 052005-02-01$0.34
2004-11-15October 28, 042004-11-01$0.34
2004-08-13July 28, 042004-07-30$0.34
2004-05-14April 28, 042004-04-30$0.34
2004-02-13January 28, 042004-01-30$0.34
2003-11-14October 29, 032003-10-31$0.34
2003-08-15July 30, 032003-08-01$0.34
2003-05-15April 29, 032003-05-01$0.34
2003-02-14January 29, 032003-01-31$0.34
2002-11-15October 30, 022002-11-01$0.34
2002-08-15July 30, 022002-08-01$0.34
2002-05-15April 29, 022002-05-01$0.34
2002-02-15January 30, 022002-02-01$0.34
2001-11-15October 30, 012001-11-01$0.34
2001-08-15July 30, 012001-08-01$0.34
2001-05-15April 27, 012001-05-01$0.34
2001-02-15January 30, 012001-02-01$0.34

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unitil Corporation's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Unitil Corporation returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Unitil Corporation's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Unitil Corporation, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Unitil Corporation a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Unitil Corporation's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Unitil Corporation maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Unitil Corporation's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Unitil Corporation dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Unitil Corporation dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.