Unitil Corp (NYSE:UTL) Posts Mixed Q2 2025 Earnings with Flat Market Reaction

Unitil Corp (NYSE:UTL) Reports Mixed Q2 2025 Results, Market Reaction Muted

Unitil Corp released its second-quarter earnings for 2025, revealing a mixed performance relative to analyst expectations. The company reported revenue of $102.6 million, slightly above the consensus estimate of $102.01 million. However, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.29, marginally below the expected $0.2929.

Key Takeaways from the Earnings Report

• Net Income Decline: GAAP net income for Q2 2025 was $4.0 million ($0.25 EPS), down $0.3 million ($0.02 EPS) compared to Q2 2024.
• Adjusted Earnings Growth: Excluding acquisition-related costs, adjusted net income rose to $4.7 million ($0.29 EPS), up $0.4 million ($0.02 EPS) year-over-year.
• Year-to-Date Performance: For the first six months of 2025, net income remained flat at $31.5 million, while adjusted net income increased by $1.6 million to $33.1 million ($2.03 EPS).

Market Reaction and Price Action

Following the earnings release, Unitil’s stock showed minimal movement in after-hours trading, with no significant price change. Over the past month, shares have seen modest gains (+0.7%), while weekly performance was slightly positive (+2.86%). The muted reaction suggests investors were largely anticipating these results, with no major surprises to drive a sharp move.

Forward-Looking Estimates

Analysts project Q3 2025 revenue at $99.99 million, with EPS estimated at $0.0303. For the full year, revenue is expected to reach $563.58 million, with full-year EPS forecasted at $3.11. Unitil did not provide explicit guidance in its press release, leaving investors to rely on these external estimates.

Strategic Moves and Acquisitions

The company highlighted recent acquisitions, including Bangor Natural Gas, Maine Natural Gas, and the Aquarion water companies, which contributed to higher adjusted earnings. These deals appear to be a key driver of growth, though integration costs weighed on GAAP profitability.

For a deeper dive into Unitil’s earnings and analyst estimates, visit Unitil’s earnings page.

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