UTL
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Unitil Corporation (UTL) closed at $50.64 as of 2026-03-20, trading 2.6% above its 200-week moving average of $49.36. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 7.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 57, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 3.0x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 2093 weeks of data, UTL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 19 times. On average, these episodes lasted 10 weeks. Historically, investors who bought UTL at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +14.3%.
With a market cap of $911 million, UTL is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 8.9%. The stock trades at 1.5x book value.
Share count has increased 11.7% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in UTL would have grown to $1392, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. UTL has returned 8.2% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: UTL vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After UTL Crosses Below the Line?
Across 19 historical episodes, buying UTL when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +11.4% after 12 months (median +12.0%), compared to +17.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 78% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +21.8% vs +29.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment UTL crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
UTL has crossed below its 200-week MA 19 times with an average 1-year return of +14.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 | 2 | 1.5% | +19.7% | +528.6% |
| Nov 2001 | Nov 2001 | 1 | 1.4% | +21.5% | +530.5% |
| Dec 2001 | Jan 2002 | 6 | 1.2% | +14.7% | +523.8% |
| Feb 2003 | Feb 2003 | 1 | 1.9% | +17.5% | +480.9% |
| Mar 2003 | Apr 2003 | 4 | 3.4% | +22.6% | +464.7% |
| Jun 2003 | Jun 2003 | 2 | 1.6% | +13.0% | +468.4% |
| Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 | 2 | 6.3% | +7.0% | +348.2% |
| Nov 2008 | Oct 2009 | 47 | 18.6% | -6.1% | +345.2% |
| Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | 6 | 10.6% | +8.1% | +324.7% |
| Jan 2010 | Mar 2010 | 6 | 4.4% | +7.6% | +324.2% |
| Apr 2010 | Sep 2010 | 21 | 10.8% | +21.6% | +319.9% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 6.8% | +11.1% | +37.9% |
| May 2020 | May 2020 | 2 | 7.3% | +28.6% | +37.2% |
| Jun 2020 | Mar 2021 | 39 | 31.9% | +22.1% | +26.9% |
| Mar 2021 | Apr 2021 | 2 | 3.9% | +11.5% | +29.9% |
| Sep 2021 | Jan 2022 | 20 | 13.1% | +10.7% | +26.3% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 3 | 6.0% | -5.2% | +22.2% |
| Aug 2023 | Oct 2023 | 10 | 9.5% | +31.1% | +16.9% |
| Aug 2025 | Jan 2026 | 24 | 8.4% | N/A | +8.1% |
| Average | 10 | — | +14.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UTL below its 200-week moving average?
No. Unitil Corporation (UTL) is currently 2.6% above its 200-week moving average of $49.36. It would need to fall to $49.36 to cross below the line.
What is UTL's 200-week moving average price?
Unitil Corporation's 200-week moving average is $49.36 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when UTL drops below its 200-week moving average?
UTL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 19 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +14.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 10 weeks on average.
Is UTL a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about UTL as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 57. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 8.9%. Price-to-book is 1.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does UTL compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in UTL would have grown to $1392, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 8.2% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. UTL has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does UTL pay a dividend?
Yes. Unitil Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 360.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20