Chesapeake Utilities (CPK)
NYSE:CPK
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CPK Stock Chart & Stats
$126.53
-$0.29(-0.24%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$126.53
-$0.29(-0.24%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$118.14 - $140.59
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.93K
Average Volume (3M)140.54K
Market Cap
$2.89B
Enterprise Value$4.54B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.67B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.4
Beta0.04
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
1.1Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.15%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.74
Shares Outstanding24,004,760
10 Day Avg. Volume154,570
30 Day Avg. Volume140,545
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.52
Price to Book (P/B)1.83
Price to Sales (P/S)3.14
P/FCF Ratio-13.58
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.57
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.62
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.09
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.82
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$144.67Price Target Upside14.33% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)6.46
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.02B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated Utility Business ModelA predominantly regulated rate-base business provides durable, contract-like cash flows and predictable allowed returns. Regulatory cost recovery and riders support steady revenue and margin visibility, underpinning multi-year capital plans, dividend sustainability and lower demand cyclicality versus merchant exposures.
Steady Revenue And Margin ExpansionSustained top-line growth and stable utility-level margins reflect successful integration of acquisitions, organic customer additions and rate recoveries. This scale enhances operating leverage, supports reinvestment in the rate base, and strengthens the ability to fund dividends and multi-year EPS targets even under moderate cost pressure.
Customer Growth And Project-driven MarginAbove-average customer additions across core territories and identified project contributions create durable incremental rate base and margin tailwinds. Multi-year project pipeline that converts to regulated earnings supports management's EPS CAGR target and helps offset incremental operating and financing costs over time.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash FlowPersistent negative free cash flow driven by heavy capital spending reduces internal funding for growth and dividends, increasing reliance on external financing and equity issuance. Over the medium term this constrains financial flexibility, raises refinancing risk and could pressure returns if rate recovery lags project spending.
Rising Leverage And Moderated ROEAccelerating asset growth funded with more debt has compressed returns and increased leverage relative to prior years. Higher indebtedness raises sensitivity to interest-rate moves and limits cushion for additional capital needs, potentially forcing higher equity issuance or slower dividend growth if capital costs rise or rate-base returns are constrained.
Project Delays And Regulatory Timing RiskConstruction slowdowns and regulatory scheduling uncertainty defer expected margin and cash flow contributions from major projects and rate cases. Delays can push out return on invested capital, increase project costs, and create multi-quarter variability in recoveries, complicating the path to planned EPS and free cash flow improvement.
Chesapeake Utilities News
CPK FAQ
What was Chesapeake Utilities’s price range in the past 12 months?
Chesapeake Utilities lowest stock price was $118.14 and its highest was $140.59 in the past 12 months.
What is Chesapeake Utilities’s market cap?
Chesapeake Utilities’s market cap is $2.89B.
When is Chesapeake Utilities’s upcoming earnings report date?
Chesapeake Utilities’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 44 days.
How were Chesapeake Utilities’s earnings last quarter?
Chesapeake Utilities released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $2.47 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.382 by $0.088.
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 $0.735 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 1.1.
How many shares outstanding does Chesapeake Utilities have?
Chesapeake Utilities has 24,004,760 shares outstanding.
What happened to Chesapeake Utilities’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Chesapeake Utilities reported an EPS of $2.47 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.382. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.113%.
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
Hold
Average Price Target:
$144.67 (14.33% Upside)
$144.67 (14.33% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
CPK Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 74%
Sector Average 74%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
6.17%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.49%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.77%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Chesapeake Utilities
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) operates as a diversified energy enterprise, delivering a range of energy solutions to its customers. The company's operations are distinctly divided into two primary segments: Regulated Energy and Unregulated Energy. The Regulated Energy division manages essential utility services, which include the distribution of natural gas across central and southern Delaware, Maryland's eastern shore, and various parts of Florida. This segment also handles the regulated transmission of natural gas throughout the Delmarva Peninsula and within Florida, in addition to providing regulated electricity distribution services in specific regions of northeast and northwest Florida. Conversely, the Unregulated Energy segment encompasses a broader array of activities. These include propane distribution across the Mid-Atlantic region, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida, along with unregulated natural gas transmission and supply services in central and eastern Ohio. This segment is also involved in generating electricity and steam, as well as offering specialized transportation and pipeline solutions for compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and renewable natural gas (RNG), primarily serving utilities and other pipeline operators in the eastern U.S. Furthermore, it delivers additional non-regulated energy solutions, such as sales of energy-related merchandise, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services, and plumbing and electrical repair services. Established in 1859, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters in Dover, Delaware.
CPK Company Deck
CPK Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call was positive: the company reported solid year-over-year revenue and earnings growth, demonstrated strong segment-level performance, maintained liquidity and capital plans, increased the dividend, and reaffirmed long-term EPS guidance. Notable execution risks include a schedule delay on the WRU LNG project that reduces 2026 EPS by ~ $0.10, higher operating and financing costs, and pending regulatory timing for Florida City Gas rates. Despite these headwinds, management presented clear mitigation actions, ongoing capital deployment, and expected future margin contributions from projects.View all CPK earnings summariesCPK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$144.67
▲(14.33% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.38% Insiders
31.03% Mutual Funds
22.89% Other Institutional Investors
18.09% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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