Compare · UTL vs XEL
UTL vs XEL
Side-by-side comparison of UNITIL Corporation (UTL) and Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL): market cap, price performance, sector, and recent activity on the wire.
Summary
- Both UTL and XEL operate in Power Generation (Utilities), so they compete in similar markets.
- XEL is the larger of the two at $49.34B, about 53.5x UTL ($921.7M).
- Over the past year, UTL is down 2.2% and XEL is up 15.5% - XEL leads by 17.7 points.
- XEL has been more active in the news (14 items in the past 4 weeks vs 1 for UTL).
- XEL has more recent analyst coverage (25 ratings vs 5 for UTL).
UNITIL Corporation
Unitil Corporation, a public utility holding company, engages in the distribution of electricity and natural gas. It operates through three segments: Utility Gas Operations, Utility Electric Operations, and Non-Regulated. The company distributes electricity in the southeastern seacoast and state capital regions of New Hampshire, and the greater Fitchburg area of north central Massachusetts; and distributes natural gas in southeastern New Hampshire and portions of southern and central Maine, including the city of Portland and the Lewiston-Auburn area, as well as the greater Fitchburg area of north central Massachusetts. It also operates 86 miles of interstate underground natural gas transmission pipeline that provides interstate natural gas pipeline access and transportation services primarily in Maine and New Hampshire. In addition, the company provides energy brokering and advisory services to commercial and industrial customers; and real estate management services. It serves approximately 107,100 electric customers and 85,600 natural gas customers. Unitil Corporation was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Hampton, New Hampshire.
Xcel Energy Inc.
Xcel Energy Inc., through its subsidiaries, generates, purchases, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity. It operates through Regulated Electric Utility, Regulated Natural Gas Utility, and All Other segments. The company generates electricity through coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydroelectric, solar, biomass, oil, wood/refuse, and wind energy sources. It also purchases, transports, distributes, and sells natural gas to retail customers, as well as transports customer-owned natural gas. In addition, the company develops and leases natural gas pipelines, and storage and compression facilities; and invests in rental housing projects, as well as procures equipment for the construction of renewable generation facilities. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the portions of Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. The company sells electricity to approximately 3.7 million customers; and natural gas to approximately 2.1 million customers. Xcel Energy Inc. was incorporated in 1909 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Latest UTL
- UNITIL Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits
- UNITIL Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits
- Wells Fargo initiated coverage on UNITIL Corporation with a new price target
- UNITIL Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation, Financial Statements and Exhibits
- SEC Form 10-Q filed by UNITIL Corporation
- Unitil Reports 2026 First Quarter Earnings
- UNITIL Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- SEC Form SCHEDULE 13G filed by UNITIL Corporation
- Unitil Shareholders Elect Directors at Annual Meeting
- Unitil Declares Common Stock Dividend
Latest XEL
- Xcel Energy Powering Communities, Economies as Energy Landscape Evolves
- PowerOn Midwest Economic Impact Report Highlights Billions in Benefits for Minnesota
- Xcel Energy Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- Director Welsh Timothy A was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 15% to 17,018 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Kampling Patricia L was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 10% to 24,551 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Pardee Charles G was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 7% to 33,311 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Stockfish Devin W was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 41% to 7,798 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Johnson Netha N. was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 13% to 19,340 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Hutchinson Maria Demaree was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 230% to 3,234 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Casey Lynn was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 6% to 43,123 units (SEC Form 4)