Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK)

Currency in USD
137.58
+0.74(+0.54%)
Closed·
137.58+0.12(+0.09%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
136.31138.31
52 wk Range
118.88140.83
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
136.84
Open
136.31
Day's Range
136.31-138.31
52 wk Range
118.88-140.83
Volume
136K
Average Volume (3m)
191.75K
1-Year Change
10.4883%
Book Value / Share
69.71
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
146.90
Upside
+6.77%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Trading at a high P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

3 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
6 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 146.90
(+6.77% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Ladenburg Thalmann
Buy156.50+13.75%164.00MaintainAug 06, 2026
Ladenburg Thalmann
Buy164.00+19.20%152.00MaintainJul 20, 2026
Ladenburg Thalmann
Buy152.00+10.48%147.00MaintainJul 09, 2026
Wells Fargo
Hold132.00-4.06%-New CoverageMay 11, 2026
Barclays
Hold142.00+3.21%140.00MaintainApr 21, 2026

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Chesapeake Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.05 missed consensus of $1.09 by 3.67%; revenue of $201.9M also fell slightly short of $202.54M forecast.
  • Company raised 2026 capital spending guidance to $550-600M and unveiled $1.2B Florida Energy Pathway project, expected to enter service in 2030.
  • Adjusted net income rose 5% YoY to $25M; regulated gross margin increased 6% to $125M, with operating expenses at lowest-ever 45% of gross margin.
  • Management reaffirmed 2028 EPS guidance of $7.75-$8.00 and expects total capital spending from 2024-2028 to exceed $2.2B across infrastructure projects.
  • Stock traded flat at $133.5 post-earnings, near mid-range of 52-week high/low; company has raised dividends for 22 consecutive years despite equity dilution.
Last Updated: 2026-08-07, 09:30 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 06, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.05 / 1.09
Revenue / Forecast
201.9M / 202.54M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 6.27%
Dividend Yield
2.15%
Industry Median 4.14%
Annualized payout
2.94
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+9.16%
Growth Streak

CPK Income Statement

Compare CPK to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
CPK
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
22.0x22.3x11.8x
PEG Ratio
1.84−9.000.02
Price/Book
2.0x2.4x1.3x
Price / LTM Sales
3.3x4.1x1.6x
Upside (Analyst Target)
8.2%13.1%18.2%
Fair Value Upside
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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation operates as an energy delivery company in the United States. It operates through two segments: Regulated Energy and Unregulated Energy. The Regulated Energy segment engages in the natural gas distribution operations in central and southern Delaware, Maryland’s eastern shore, and Florida; regulated natural gas transmission in the Delmarva Peninsula, Ohio, and Florida; and regulated electric distribution in northeast and northwest Florida. Its Unregulated Energy segment is involved in the propane operations in the Mid-Atlantic region, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida; unregulated natural gas transmission/supply operation in central and eastern Ohio; generation of electricity and steam; provision of compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and renewable natural gas transportation and pipeline solutions primarily to utilities and pipelines in the United States; and sustainable energy investments. This segment also engages in the provision of other unregulated energy services, such as energy-related merchandise sale and heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and plumbing and electrical services. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Dover, Delaware.

Sector
Utilities
Employees
1300

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
13.01M53.99%1.78B
Other Institutional Investors
9.11M37.79%1.25B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
1.98M8.22%271.25M
Total
24.11M100.00%3.3B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.15.62%3,749,062513,022
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.10.51%2,522,373345,162

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FAQ

What Is the Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) Stock Price Today?

The Chesapeake Utilities stock price today is 137.58 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Chesapeake Utilities Trade On?

Chesapeake Utilities is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Chesapeake Utilities?

The stock symbol for Chesapeake Utilities is "CPK."

Does Chesapeake Utilities Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Chesapeake Utilities dividend yield is 2.14%.

What Is the Chesapeake Utilities Market Cap?

As of today, Chesapeake Utilities market cap is 3.30B USD.

What Is Chesapeake Utilities's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Chesapeake Utilities EPS (TTM) is 6.27.

When Is the Next Chesapeake Utilities Earnings Date?

Chesapeake Utilities will release its next earnings report on Nov 04, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CPK a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Chesapeake Utilities Stock Split?

Chesapeake Utilities has split 7 times.

How Many Employees Does Chesapeake Utilities Have?

Chesapeake Utilities has 1300 employees.

What is the current trading status of Chesapeake Utilities (CPK)?

As of Aug 20, 2026, Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) is trading at a price of 137.58 USD, with a previous close of 136.84 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 136.31 USD to 138.31 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 118.88 USD to 140.83 USD.

What Is Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Chesapeake Utilities is 146.90 USD, with a high estimate of 160 USD and a low estimate of 134 USD. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +6.77% Upside potential.

What Is the CPK Premarket Price?

CPK's last pre-market stock price is 134.20 USD. The pre-market share volume is 640.00, and the stock has decreased by -2.64, or -1.93%.

What Is the CPK After Hours Price?

CPK's last after hours stock price is 137.58 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.12, or 0.09%.
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