How to buy Unitil shares in the UK

UNITIL Corporation (UTL) is a publicly traded utilities - diversified business based in the US which employs around 550 staff. Unitil is listed on the NYSE and traded in US dollars. Its current price of $53.78 is 10.3% down on its price a month ago ($59.98).

How to buy shares in Unitil

Open a brokerage account. Choose from our top broker picks or compare brokers in depth. Then, complete an application.
Fund your account. Add money to your account via bank transfer, debit card or credit card.
Search the platform by ticker symbol. UTL in this case.
Choose an order type. Place a market order or limit order with your preferred number of shares or dollar amount.
Submit the order. It's that simple.

The whole process can take as little as 15 minutes. You'll need a smartphone or computer, an internet connection, your passport or driving licence and a means of payment.

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We analysed all popular share dealing platforms in the UK using 35 data points and combined this with our expert insight from using the apps. The platforms we've selected as best for each category offer stand-out features or a unique combination of elements for a specific aspect of investing. If we show a "Promoted for" pick, it's been chosen from among our partners and is based on factors that include special features or offers, and the commission we receive. Keep in mind that our picks may not always be the best for you – it's important to compare for yourself. More details in our full methodology.

Fees calculator for buying Unitil shares with popular apps

Both exchange rates and share prices fluctuate in real time, so the costs estimated here should be considered as a guide only. They don't factor in spreads, which can be hard to pin down. Always refer to the platform itself for availability and pricing.

Quantity of shares

Finder Score	Account fee	Min. initial deposit	Trade cost	Link
9 Excellent	£0	$100	£519.77	Go to siteCapital at risk
9.1 Excellent	£0	£1	£521.01	Go to siteCapital at risk
10 Excellent	£0	£1	£516.67	Go to siteCapital at risk
9 Excellent	£0	£0	£518.48	Go to siteCapital at risk
9 Excellent	£0	£0	£518.48	Go to siteCapital at risk
8.5 Great	£0 (0.45% for funds)	£1	£533.01	Go to siteCapital at risk
9.3 Excellent	0% - 0.25%	£100	N/A	Go to siteCapital at risk

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All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.

Alternative ways to invest in Unitil

Via a fund

Buying shares in just one company is generally considered a riskier bet than investing in a range of investments - AKA a "diversified portfolio". Experts generally recommend holding a mix of investments in specific assets and funds. Funds are ready-made portfolios of multiple companies' shares (potentially including Unitil), and the idea is that drops in the value of one constituent company's share price might be offset by rises in others.

Unitil is a major part of the NYSE, so it's included in many global funds and investment trusts, as well as tracker-style exchange traded funds (ETFs).

Is it a good time to buy Unitil stock?

Review technicals and fundamentals to help you determine if now's a good time for you to invest.

Technical analysis

View Unitil's price performance, share price volatility, historical data and technicals.

Use our graph to track the performance of UTL stock over time.

Historical closes compared with the last close of $53.78

1 week (2024-12-15)	-10.14%
1 month (2024-11-22)	-10.34%
3 months (2024-09-22)	-10.35%
6 months (2024-06-22)	9.34%
1 year (2023-12-22)	17.90%
2 years (2022-12-22)	10.98%
3 years (2021-12-22)	40.53%
5 years (2019-12-22)	0.85%

The gauge below shows real-time ratings that are based on 26 popular indicators such as moving averages, for specific time periods. It's not a recommendation but is simply technical analysis that can form part of your research.

Finder might not agree with the analysis and we take no responsibility. We also give no representations or warranty on the accuracy or completeness of the information provided on this page.

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Frequently asked questions

Unitil's shares were split on a 2:1 basis on 13 December 1992. So if you had owned 1 share the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 2 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Unitil shares – just the quantity. However, indirectly, the new 50% lower share price could have impacted the market appetite for Unitil shares which in turn could have impacted Unitil's share price.
It's as easy to sell Unitil as it is to buy! Here's how to sell Unitil shares that you already own.
1. Open your investment app. If you've got one with desktop access, you can log in online
2. Go to your portfolio. This should be in the main menu
3. Find your shares. You may be able to search your portfolio
4. Choose how many you'd like to sell. You'll be able to review the price and see how much you'll receive
5. Sell your Unitil shares. Your investment platform will let you know when your shares are sold

Unitil financials

Revenue TTM	$496.9 million
Operating margin TTM	6.85%
Gross profit TTM	$169 million
Return on assets TTM	3.42%
Return on equity TTM	9.57%
Profit margin	9.46%
Book value	$31.04
Market capitalisation	$876 million

TTM: trailing 12 months

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How to buy Unitil shares

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How to buy shares in Unitil

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