$UTL

Argus lowered its target price for Unitil Corp (UTL) to $48.00. The company operates in electricity and natural gas distribution across New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine.

UNITIL CORP (UTL) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On September 24, 2026, Unitil Corporation (the “Company” or the “Registrant”) entered into a Note Purchase Agreement with CoBank, ACB, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Metlife Reinsurance Company of Hamilton, Ltd., Modern Woo

New Hampshire residents face higher heating bills due to increased costs of oil, natural gas, propane, and electricity. Heating oil prices surged 49% to $5.41 per gallon by March, with recent prices exceeding $6 in some areas. Liberty Utilities raised natural gas rates by 52%, adding $64/month to average bills. Electric rates also increased, with Eversource, Liberty, and Unitil raising prices by 24%, 14%, and 17% respectively. Geopolitical factors and high demand drive these price hikes, accordi

Three Massachusetts utilities (Eversource, National Grid, Unitil) sued Hydro-Quebec for $40M over service pauses last winter. Hydro-Quebec countersued, claiming it prioritized Canadian customers during extreme weather, citing deaths and energy shortages. The dispute involves power contracts for the New England Clean Energy Connect corridor.

BST & Co. and Gallagher, Flynn & Company completed their merger, forming BST Gallagher Flynn, a regional accounting firm. Connection (CNXN) won a NASA contract for IT solutions. Unitil (UTL) enrolled 2,100 acres in a monarch butterfly conservation program. Both companies highlighted growth and sustainability efforts.

Hydro-Quebec and Massachusetts utilities (Eversource, National Grid, Unitil) are in a legal dispute over power line interruptions. Utilities allege Hydro-Quebec breached a 20-year contract, seeking $40M in damages. Hydro-Quebec claims a 'force majeure' event excused its actions and seeks $50M from utilities. The line, aimed at providing clean energy, has faced legal and political challenges.

Planet Fitness (PLNT) signed three Florida area development agreements to expand its franchise footprint. Skillsoft (SKIL) launched Skillsoft AI Coach, an AI-based employee coaching tool in its Percipio platform, in early access. Unitil (UTL) partnered with Fitchburg to offer no-cost energy assessments, with potential rebates up to 90% for qualifying upgrades.

Fujiyama Power Systems, trading as UTL Solar, hit a record ₹431.25 on the BSE, up 5% intraday, after reporting Q1FY27 (June 2026) operational strength. Revenue from operations rose 125.3% YoY to ₹1,345.7 crore, EBITDA rose 140.6% to ₹254.8 crore, margin to 18.9%. Motilal Oswal reiterated BUY, target ₹470.

Unitil’s Q2 2026 earnings call covered results and guidance. The company reported adjusted net income of $5.2 million, or $0.29 per share, for Q2, and $39 million, or $2.17 per share, for the first half. Unitil reaffirmed 2026 earnings guidance of $3.20 to $3.36 per share (midpoint $3.28). It also discussed closing Aquarion NH water acquisitions on June 30 for $55.8 million and AMI meter replacement plans.

Unitil (NYSE:UTL) reported first-half gas adjusted gross margin up 13.5% to $122.7 million, citing Maine Natural Gas and colder weather. It added about 6,600 gas customers, mainly from the Maine Natural Gas acquisition. Unitil closed a $55.8 million New Hampshire water deal, expects it neutral to EPS in 2026, and is pursuing rate cases and a $1.2 billion capital plan through 2030.