Gabelli Utility Trust Continues Monthly Distributions, Declares Distributions of $0.05 Per Share

RYE, N.Y., Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of The Gabelli Utility Trust (NYSE:GUT) (the “Fund”) approved the continuation of its policy of paying fixed monthly cash distributions. The Board of Trustees declared cash distributions of $0.05 per share for each of October, November, and December 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 12, 2026

When It Comes To Gabelli CEFs, Go With GAB And Cut The GUT

We all know that CEFs can trade at premiums and discounts, but this one is quite literally off-the-charts ridiculous. No fund family has more valuation discrepancies and head-scratcher premiums and discounts than the Gabelli funds, or GAMCO, as they are known. And one of Gabelli's oldest and largest CEFs is the Gabelli Equity Fund, which is now at a -5% discount when its five-year history shows a 6%-plus premium.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 11, 2026

Gabelli Utility Trust: Common Stock At The Top, Preferred Stock - Stability With A1 Rating

Gabelli Utility Trust common stock trades at a 118% premium to NAV, near decade highs, making it unattractive for new purchases. GUT.PR.C preferred shares offer a 6.16% yield and an A1 Moody's rating but lag peer yields with similar credit quality. The fund maintains low leverage (14%) and robust asset coverage, making capital impairment on preferreds highly unlikely.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 9, 2026

Gabelli Utility Trust Q1 2026 Commentary

The Gabelli Utility Trust is a diversified, closed-end management investment company whose primary objectives are long-term growth of capital and income. In the first quarter of 2026, the S&P 500 Utilities Index gained 8.3%, significantly outperforming the broader market, with the S&P 500 Index declining 4.3% and the NASDAQ falling 7.1%. Year-to-date, some of the Fund's top contributors were ONEOK, National Fuel Gas, NextEra Energy and Evergy.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 24, 2026

CEF Weekly Review: Proxy Adviser Calls Out Gabelli

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the second week of May and highlight recent market action. CEF market showed mixed performance; equity sectors outperformed while MLP and Utility funds lagged, with discounts remaining weak despite NAV strength. Loan CEFs underperformed due to distribution cuts from Fed rate moves and AI disruption concerns, widening their discounts after prior expensive levels.

Seeking Alpha • May 16, 2026

Closed-End Funds: Looking For Infrastructure Opportunities With AI Driving The Space Higher

Utility and energy-focused infrastructure funds are benefiting from AI-driven power demand, leading to strong performance. Today, we're taking a fresh look at the space, looking at key metrics to determine some potential ideas. Diversifying across discounted infrastructure CEFs provides both income and potential upside as AI demand sustains sector momentum and discounts may narrow.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 17, 2026

Let's Beat The Activist Investors To These Big Dividends

There's an activist story shaking the CEF world right now. And no matter how it plays out, it could lead to shrinking discounts in these high-yielding funds.

Forbes • Mar 31, 2026

GUT Is Good, But XLU Is Better

The Gabelli Utilities Trust is a solid option for one who is looking for a defensive option. While GUT is a BUY, XLU has a better overall performance profile and deserves a rating of Strong Buy. GUT's standard deviation and expense ratio are drags on its overall rating, keeping it from being the preferred option.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 27, 2026

How To Time Your AI Investments For 10% Dividends And Upside

Utility stocks have been on a roll as more people come to see them as a way to play AI's bottomless power demand.

Forbes • Feb 10, 2026

Gabelli Utility Trust: We Don't Like The Valuation, But Want The Qualified 6% From The Preferred

Gabelli Utility Trust and its A1-rated preferred stock offer a compelling yield profile for conservative income investors. GUT.PR.C currently yields about 6.02%, trades below par, and benefits from robust capital protection under the 1940 Act. GUT maintains a modest 14% leverage ratio, with regulatory coverage remaining strong even in severe market declines.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 9, 2026