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 $46.92B, about 48.2x UTL ($972.6M).
- Over the past year, UTL is up 12.6% and XEL is down 5.9% - UTL leads by 18.5 points.
- XEL has been more active in the news (11 items in the past 4 weeks vs 10 for UTL).
- XEL has more recent analyst coverage (25 ratings vs 6 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
- Director Whiteley David A was granted 2,272 shares, increasing direct ownership by 21% to 13,305 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Vogel Justine was granted 2,272 shares, increasing direct ownership by 19% to 14,406 units (SEC Form 4)
- SEC Form 4 filed by Director Lewis-Raymond Jane
- Director Kountze Katherine was granted 2,272 shares, increasing direct ownership by 140% to 3,896 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Foster Suzanne was granted 2,272 shares, increasing direct ownership by 19% to 14,406 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Collin Mark H was granted 2,272 shares, increasing direct ownership by 4% to 61,109 units (SEC Form 4)
- SEC Form 4 filed by Director Brown Winfield S
- SEC Form 4 filed by Director Awad Neveen F
- SEC Form 4 filed by Director Alonzo Anne L.
- UNITIL Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation, Financial Statements and Exhibits
Latest XEL
- Xcel Energy Gives Back During Its 16th Annual Day of Service
- Xcel Energy 2026 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
- Xcel Energy, SEMCO ENERGY Gas Company and Upper Peninsula Power Company announce sale of Xcel Energy’s Michigan operations
- Director Carter Peter W was granted 404 shares, increasing direct ownership by 22% to 2,222 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Burkhart Megan D was granted 688 shares, increasing direct ownership by 3% to 24,703 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Pardee Charles G was granted 666 shares, increasing direct ownership by 2% to 34,643 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Kampling Patricia L was granted 774 shares, increasing direct ownership by 3% to 26,011 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Welsh Timothy A was granted 580 shares, increasing direct ownership by 3% to 18,195 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Casey Lynn was granted 580 shares, increasing direct ownership by 1% to 44,520 units (SEC Form 4)
- Jeffco Public Schools Launches Six Electric School Buses with Xcel Energy and Highland Electric Fleets