Unitil Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Unitil's CEO is Tom Meissner, appointed in Apr 2018, has a tenure of 8.17 years. total yearly compensation is $3.19M, comprised of 23.3% salary and 76.7% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.83% of the company’s shares, worth $7.66M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.5 years and 6.9 years respectively.
Key information
Tom Meissner
Chief executive officer
US$3.2m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 23.33% |
| CEO tenure | 8.2yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.8% |
| Management average tenure | 2.5yrs |
| Board average tenure | 6.9yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 02
UTL: Neutral Coverage And Higher Discount Rate Will Support Bullish Future Repricing
Analysts have reduced their average price target for Unitil to about $55.67 from $56.50, reflecting updated views on growth, discount rates, and future P/E multiples following a series of neutral initiations and a downgrade in recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Unitil has centered on neutral initiations and a downgrade, with analysts reassessing how the stock lines up with their expectations for growth, execution, and valuation.Analysis Article • May 07
Unitil Corporation Just Beat Revenue By 22%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Shareholders might have noticed that Unitil Corporation ( NYSE:UTL ) filed its quarterly result this time last week...Narrative Update • May 05
UTL: Neutral Rating And Stable Assumptions Will Guide A Fair Outlook
Analysts have reiterated a $56.50 price target for Unitil, keeping their neutral stance in place as they weigh the stock's current P/E expectations, discount rate assumptions, and outlook for revenue growth and profit margin reflected in recent research coverage. Analyst Commentary Recent initiation commentary around Unitil focuses on how its current valuation lines up with expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and the discount rate assumptions used in research models.Narrative Update • Apr 18
UTL: Higher Dividend And Neutral Coverage Will Support A Fair Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target on Unitil up from $56.00 to $56.50, citing updated assumptions around more moderate revenue growth, a slightly higher profit margin, and a similar forward P/E profile, along with recent Street research that includes a neutral initiation at Scotiabank. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the modestly higher price target as consistent with their expectations for more stable revenue assumptions and a P/E that they see as aligned with current execution.Narrative Update • Apr 04
UTL: Higher Dividend And Stable Assumptions Will Support A Fair Outlook
Unitil's analyst price target remains steady at $56.00, as analysts point to unchanged assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as support for maintaining their view. What's in the News The Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend on common stock of $0.475 per share, reflecting a $0.025 per share increase compared with the prior dividend level (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 20
UTL: Higher Dividend And Steady Assumptions Will Support A Stable Outlook
Analysts have kept Unitil's fair value estimate steady at $56.00, reflecting largely unchanged assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. This signals that their overall view on the stock's long term potential remains intact.Narrative Update • Mar 06
UTL: Higher Dividend And Stable Forecasts Will Support A Steady Outlook
Analysts have maintained their price target for Unitil at $56.00, reflecting unchanged views on fair value, discount rate, and core forecast inputs such as revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Unitil Corporation's Board of Directors raised the quarterly dividend on the company’s common stock to $0.475 per share, an increase of $0.025 per share.Narrative Update • Feb 20
UTL: Higher Dividend And Refined Assumptions Will Shape A Steady Outlook
Analysts have adjusted their Unitil price target from $55 to $56, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly lower future P/E multiple in their models. What's in the News The Board of Directors approved a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.475 per share, an increase of $0.025 per share from the prior rate, bringing the annualized dividend to $1.90 per share (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 06
UTL: Higher Dividend And Updated Assumptions Will Shape A Measured Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Unitil from $58 to $55, citing updated assumptions that include a higher discount rate, more moderate revenue growth expectations, a slightly stronger profit margin outlook, and a higher projected future P/E multiple. What's in the News The Board of Directors approved an increase in the quarterly dividend on common stock to $0.475 per share, a change of $0.025 per share compared with the prior quarterly level (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Feb 01
Unitil (NYSE:UTL) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.475
The board of Unitil Corporation ( NYSE:UTL ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend by 5.6% on the 27th...Seeking Alpha • Dec 14
Unitil Corporation: Adding Customers But Not Profits
Summary Unitil Corporation is rated Hold, balancing below-sector valuation and potential EPS growth against lackluster performance and geographic headwinds. UTL projects 8–10% total shareholder return driven by recent gas and water utility acquisitions and 5–7% annual EPS and dividend growth targets. Recent acquisitions have the potential to add over 15,000 gas and roughly 23,000 water customers, but integration risks and regulatory uncertainties remain material. UTL's service areas face economic contraction, and recent share issuance diluted shareholders by 10% to support capital needs and de-risk the balance sheet. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 10
Unitil (NYSE:UTL) Strong Profits May Be Masking Some Underlying Issues
Unitil Corporation's ( NYSE:UTL ) robust recent earnings didn't do much to move the stock. We think this is due to...Seeking Alpha • Apr 15
Unitil: Solid Growth, But Current Valuation Is A Bit High
Summary Unitil Corporation, a small utility serving New England, has shown consistent net income growth, outperforming larger peers like Eversource Energy. Despite its small size and high debt levels, Unitil offers a 3.17% dividend yield and has a solid historical total return. The company plans to invest $980 million in infrastructure from 2025-2029, aiming for a 6.5%-8.5% rate base growth, but this may dilute current equity holders. Unitil Corporation should be able to deliver an 8% to 10% total average annual return going forward. Unitil's current valuation appears high compared to peers, and its forward earnings growth is expected to lag behind the utility sector average. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Apr 02
Unitil Corporation's (NYSE:UTL) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit
Unitil Corporation's ( NYSE:UTL ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 20.2x might make it look like a sell right now...Analysis Article • Feb 02
Unitil (NYSE:UTL) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.45
Unitil Corporation ( NYSE:UTL ) will increase its dividend on the 28th of February to $0.45, which is 5.9% higher than...Analysis Article • Dec 19
Unitil (NYSE:UTL) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Oct 17
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Unitil Corporation's (NYSE:UTL) P/E
With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 19x in the United States, you could be forgiven for...Analysis Article • Sep 17
With EPS Growth And More, Unitil (NYSE:UTL) Makes An Interesting Case
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
New Narrative • Sep 16
Decisive Acquisitions And Renewable Investments Propel Growth And Stability
Acquisition of Bangor Natural Gas Company to expand Unitil's customer base and distribution network, boosting revenue by leveraging lower gas rates in Maine.Analysis Article • Jul 15
Does Unitil (NYSE:UTL) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...Analysis Article • May 29
Estimating The Fair Value Of Unitil Corporation (NYSE:UTL)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Unitil is US$50.54 based on Dividend Discount Model Unitil's US$50.78 share...Analysis Article • Apr 25
Increases to Unitil Corporation's (NYSE:UTL) CEO Compensation Might Cool off for now
Key Insights Unitil's Annual General Meeting to take place on 1st of May Total pay for CEO Tom Meissner includes...Seeking Alpha • Feb 21
Unitil: Strong Dividend Growth And Clean Energy Projects Make It Attractive
Summary Unitil Corporation delivered better than expected EPS GAAP figures and expects long-term rate base growth of 6.5%-8.5%. The company has experienced revenue growth in almost all of its segments and has a strong dividend growth track record. Recent acquisitions, approved restructuring plans, and successful debt agreements could drive demand for the stock. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 12
Unitil (NYSE:UTL) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Sep 29
Unitil (NYSE:UTL) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Seeking Alpha • Aug 09
Unitil Corporation: Conservative Play With EPS Growth Expected, And Undervalued
Summary Unitil Corporation offers dividend growth and expects EPS growth of 5%-7%. Investments in infrastructure and new building permits in Maine and New Hampshire will likely lead to free cash flow and net income growth. The stock appears undervalued, despite risks of lower gas demand. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 04
New Forecasts: Here's What One Analyst Thinks The Future Holds For Unitil Corporation (NYSE:UTL)
Celebrations may be in order for Unitil Corporation ( NYSE:UTL ) shareholders, with the covering analyst delivering a...Analysis Article • May 31
With EPS Growth And More, Unitil (NYSE:UTL) Makes An Interesting Case
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$56m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$3m | US$744k | US$50m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$47m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$47m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$47m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$3m | US$712k | US$47m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$47m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$48m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$48m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$3m | US$678k | US$45m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$44m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$43m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$44m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$1m | US$645k | US$41m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$41m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$41m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$39m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$2m | US$620k | US$36m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$35m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$35m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$36m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$4m | US$598k | US$32m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$30m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$32m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$33m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$4m | US$572k | US$44m |
Compensation vs Market: Tom's total compensation ($USD3.19M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD3.64M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Tom's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Tom Meissner (64 yo)
8.2yrs
Tenure
US$3,189,116
Compensation
Mr. Thomas P. Meissner, Jr., also known as Tom, has been Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Unitil Corporation since April 25, 2018 and was President from April 25, 2018 until May 01, 2023. Mr. Meissn...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman & CEO | 8.2yrs | US$3.19m | 0.83% $ 7.7m | |
| President & Chief Administrative Officer | 3.1yrs | US$1.61m | 0.20% $ 1.8m | |
| Senior VP | 3.1yrs | US$999.00k | 0.11% $ 1.0m | |
| Senior Vice President of Gas Operations | 1.9yrs | US$863.28k | 0.12% $ 1.2m | |
| VP & Chief Transformation Officer | less than a year | US$782.89k | 0.11% $ 1.0m | |
| Chief Accounting Officer | 3.1yrs | no data | 0.046% $ 425.7k | |
| Senior VP | less than a year | no data | 0.028% $ 262.8k | |
| Senior Vice President of External Affairs & Chief Customer Officer | 2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Electric Operations | 1.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Administration - Unitil Service | 23.3yrs | US$728.26k | no data | |
| Vice President of Finance and Regulatory | no data | no data | no data |
2.5yrs
Average Tenure
59yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: UTL's management team is considered experienced (2.5 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman & CEO | 8.2yrs | US$3.19m | 0.83% $ 7.7m | |
| Independent Director | 7.4yrs | US$482.67k | 0.33% $ 3.0m | |
| Independent Director | 13.5yrs | US$222.08k | 0.061% $ 568.5k | |
| Independent Director | 6.4yrs | US$222.08k | 0.043% $ 397.9k | |
| Independent Director | 1.7yrs | US$203.08k | 0.0016% $ 14.8k | |
| Independent Director | 1.2yrs | US$135.45k | 0.0090% $ 83.7k | |
| Independent Director | 3.2yrs | US$210.08k | 0.0071% $ 65.7k | |
| Independent Director | 7.4yrs | US$210.08k | 0.067% $ 625.2k | |
| Independent Lead Director | 7.4yrs | US$222.08k | 0.067% $ 625.2k | |
| Independent Director | 3.7yrs | US$210.08k | 0.022% $ 205.4k |
6.9yrs
Average Tenure
61yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: UTL's board of directors are considered experienced (6.9 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/16 18:45 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/16 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Unitil Corporation is covered by 8 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| David Parker | Baird |
| Julien Dumoulin-Smith | BofA Global Research |
| Michael Gaugler | Brean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery) |