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Chesapeake Utilities (CPK)
NYSE:CPK
CPK Stock Chart & Stats
$137.16
-$0.29(-0.24%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$137.16
-$0.29(-0.24%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$115.24 - $140.59
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.93K
Average Volume (3M)140.54K
Market Cap
$3.28B
Enterprise Value$4.89B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.64B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.8
Beta<0.01
Next Earnings
May 06, 2026EPS Estimate
2.37Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.15%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.94
Shares Outstanding23,936,405
10 Day Avg. Volume154,570
30 Day Avg. Volume140,545
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.53
Price to Book (P/B)1.83
Price to Sales (P/S)3.14
P/FCF Ratio-13.58
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.49
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.53
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.30
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.43
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$150.00Price Target Upside9.36% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)6.51
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.01B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue & Earnings GrowthSustained top-line and net income growth over several years reflects durable demand in regulated gas and electricity markets. Strong EBITDA and net margins (utility-typical bands) indicate predictable cash generation capacity that supports reinvestment and steady earnings through the medium term.
Rate Case OutcomesSuccessful regulatory outcomes provide structural margin uplift and predictable, tariff-backed returns on infrastructure. Rate recoveries lock in long-term revenue streams that improve project paybacks and reduce execution risk for capital programs across multiple jurisdictions.
Operating Cash Flow StrengthRising operating cash flow underpins the company’s ability to fund large capital programs, service debt, and sustain dividend policy. Even with volatile free cash flow, stable OCF is a durable signal of core business cash generation and operational resilience over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Volatile Free Cash FlowPersistent FCF volatility—driven by heavy infrastructure spending—creates structural financing risk. Repeated negative FCF years can force additional debt or equity issuance, raising capital costs and diluting returns just as the firm executes multi-year capex plans.
Elevated / Uncertain LeverageA near-1x debt-to-equity profile is typical but heightens sensitivity to rate increases or capex overruns. The 2025 reporting inconsistencies reduce confidence in leverage metrics, complicating capital planning and creditor assessment during a multi-year investment cycle.
Regulatory Delays & Rising OpExRegulatory timing risk can postpone rate recovery and defers returns on invested capital; concurrently rising operating expenses compress margins. Together these structural issues can slow EPS accretion from capital projects and pressure medium-term profitability.
Chesapeake Utilities News
CPK FAQ
What was Chesapeake Utilities’s price range in the past 12 months?
Chesapeake Utilities lowest stock price was $115.24 and its highest was $140.59 in the past 12 months.
What is Chesapeake Utilities’s market cap?
Chesapeake Utilities’s market cap is $3.28B.
When is Chesapeake Utilities’s upcoming earnings report date?
Chesapeake Utilities’s upcoming earnings report date is May 06, 2026 which is in 62 days.
How were Chesapeake Utilities’s earnings last quarter?
Chesapeake Utilities released its earnings results on Feb 25, 2026. The company reported $1.94 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.937 by $0.003.
Is Chesapeake Utilities overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Chesapeake Utilities’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Chesapeake Utilities pay dividends?
Chesapeake Utilities pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.685 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.15%. See more information on Chesapeake Utilities dividends here
What is Chesapeake Utilities’s EPS estimate?
Chesapeake Utilities’s EPS estimate is 2.37.
How many shares outstanding does Chesapeake Utilities have?
Chesapeake Utilities has 23,936,405 shares outstanding.
What happened to Chesapeake Utilities’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Chesapeake Utilities reported an EPS of $1.94 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.937. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.283%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Chesapeake Utilities?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CPK
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Chesapeake Utilities Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$150.00 (9.36% Upside)
$150.00 (9.36% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
CPK Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
6.17%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.13%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.37%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Chesapeake Utilities
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation operates as an energy delivery company. The company 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 and Florida; and regulated electric distribution in northeast and northwest Florida. The Unregulated Energy segment engages 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; and provision of compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and renewable natural gas transportation and pipeline solutions primarily to utilities and pipelines in the eastern United States. This segment also provides other unregulated energy services, such as energy-related merchandise sales; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services; and plumbing and electrical services. The company was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Dover, Delaware.
CPK Company Deck
CPK Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance and growth in customer base, alongside strategic capital investments and successful regulatory outcomes. However, it also faced challenges with regulatory delays and increased operating expenses. The positive aspects of growth and investment outweigh the negatives of regulatory hurdles and operational costs.View all CPK earnings summariesCPK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$150.00
▲(9.36% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.24% Insiders
28.98% Mutual Funds
15.60% Other Institutional Investors
27.28% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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