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Chesapeake Utilities (CPK)
NYSE:CPK
CPK Stock Chart & Stats
$120.97
-$0.29(-0.24%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$120.97
-$0.29(-0.24%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$115.12 - $140.59
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.93K
Average Volume (3M)140.54K
Market Cap
$2.88B
Enterprise Value$4.76B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.58B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.5
Beta0.03
Next Earnings
Feb 25, 2026EPS Estimate
2.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.15%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.82
Shares Outstanding23,650,684
10 Day Avg. Volume154,570
30 Day Avg. Volume140,545
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.06
Price to Book (P/B)1.96
Price to Sales (P/S)3.46
P/FCF Ratio-23.53
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.65
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.37
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.86
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.67
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$151.17Price Target Upside24.96% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital ExpenditureCPK increased 2025 capex guidance due to more natural gas delivery expansion projects, among other growth initiatives.
Customer GrowthCPK reported slightly higher electricity and natural gas customer growth than expected, supporting multi-year EPS growth.
Earnings GuidanceThe company maintained its 2025 EPS guidance, implying a strong year-over-year increase in the fourth quarter.
Bears Say
Depreciation Case UncertaintyThe main variable on 2025 EPS remains the Florida City Gas depreciation case, with uncertainties about the final decision timing and outcome.
Regulatory RiskThere is a risk to 2025 EPS guidance if Florida regulators do not approve the recovery of excess depreciation related to a recent acquisition in rates.
Chesapeake Utilities News
CPK FAQ
What was Chesapeake Utilities’s price range in the past 12 months?
Chesapeake Utilities lowest stock price was $115.12 and its highest was $140.59 in the past 12 months.
What is Chesapeake Utilities’s market cap?
Chesapeake Utilities’s market cap is $2.88B.
When is Chesapeake Utilities’s upcoming earnings report date?
Chesapeake Utilities’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 25, 2026 which is in 47 days.
How were Chesapeake Utilities’s earnings last quarter?
Chesapeake Utilities released its earnings results on Sep 30, 2025. The company reported $0.82 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.912 by -$0.092.
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 2.06.
How many shares outstanding does Chesapeake Utilities have?
Chesapeake Utilities has 23,650,684 shares outstanding.
What happened to Chesapeake Utilities’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Chesapeake Utilities reported an EPS of $0.82 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.912. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.03%.
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?
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Chesapeake Utilities Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$151.17 (24.96% Upside)
$151.17 (24.96% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
CPK Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 71%
Sector Average 71%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$151.17
▲(24.96% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.29% Insiders
27.45% Mutual Funds
24.30% Other Institutional Investors
20.44% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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