Chesapeake Utilities (CPK)
NYSE:CPK
Want to see CPK full AI Analyst Report?
CPK Stock Chart & Stats
$127.44
-$0.29(-0.24%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$127.44
-$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
$3.07B
Enterprise Value$4.69B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.64B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.8
Beta0.07
Next Earnings
May 06, 2026EPS Estimate
2.37Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.15%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.94
Shares Outstanding23,989,243
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 Cap1.53
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.30
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.84
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.84
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$150.00Price Target Upside17.70% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)6.51
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.01B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated Revenue & MarginsChesapeake’s core regulated distribution business shows durable top-line expansion and steady utility-like margins. Compounded revenue and rising net income reflect expanding customer volumes, rate-base additions and regulatory cost recovery that support predictable, long-term earnings power.
Disciplined CapEx With Margin ProductionThe company’s large, multi-year capital plan is targeted at rate-base growth and project-level margin. Material projects already produced interim margin and management links capital to future earnings, indicating capital deployment that should sustainably expand regulated revenue and utility returns over the medium term.
Leadership ContinuityAn internal, experienced finance-and-operations successor preserves institutional knowledge and financial discipline during a critical growth phase. Continuity reduces execution risk on financing, regulatory filings and integration tasks, supporting consistent capital allocation and stakeholder confidence.
Bears Say
Leverage & Data InconsistencyHistorically elevated leverage is typical for utilities but increases sensitivity to rate outcomes and financing costs. The 2025 balance-sheet inconsistencies reduce transparency into true leverage and could mask refinancing needs or covenant pressures, complicating long-term capital planning and stakeholder assessment.
Volatile Free Cash FlowHeavy, multi-year capital spending drives erratic free cash flow, increasing reliance on external financing and periodic equity issuance. This structural FCF variability can pressure liquidity and raise financing costs during expansion, constraining flexibility for dividends or opportunistic investment if projects underperform.
Regulatory & Execution RiskAdverse regulatory rulings reduce expected recoveries and can delay earnings from acquisitions, while a major ERP rollout creates material execution, schedule and cost risk. Together these structural risks threaten timely cost recovery and margin realization from planned investments across the next several years.
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 $3.07B.
When is Chesapeake Utilities’s upcoming earnings report date?
Chesapeake Utilities’s upcoming earnings report date is May 06, 2026 which is in 19 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 23,989,243 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
Neutral
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$150.00 (17.70% Upside)
$150.00 (17.70% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
CPK Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
6.17%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
13.02%
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 call presented strong operational and financial results — record adjusted EPS, double-digit margin growth, substantial customer additions, heavy capital deployment, and a return to target equity capitalization — while also acknowledging specific regulatory setbacks (notably the Florida City Gas depreciation outcome), near-term expense and financing headwinds, and execution risks associated with a major ERP roll-out. Management emphasized confidence in the multi-year growth plan, reaffirmed 2028 EPS targets, and outlined proactive regulatory and financing actions to mitigate impacts.View all CPK earnings summariesCPK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$150.00
▲(17.70% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.41% Insiders
28.66% Mutual Funds
15.64% Other Institutional Investors
27.13% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
---