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CPK Stock Chart & Stats
$135.78
-$0.17(-0.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$135.78
-$0.17(-0.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$118.88 - $140.83
Previous Close$135.61
Volume307.39K
Average Volume (3M)140.54K
Market Cap
$3.23B
Enterprise Value$4.66K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$400.00K
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.69B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.3
Beta0.03
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.94Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.08%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.77
Shares Outstanding24,106,455
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$143.33Price Target Upside5.56% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)6.42
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.02B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated ProfitabilityConsistent mid‑teens net margins and improving operating earnings reflect a stable, rate‑regulated earnings base. Over 2–6 months this underpins predictable cash generation from delivery rates and authorized returns, supporting reinvestment and dividend capacity independent of commodity swings.
Large Growth Pipeline (FEP)The FEP is a multi‑year, capital‑intensive transmission project anchored by investment‑grade shippers. As a long‑dated regulated infrastructure asset, it can expand rate base and create durable margin streams once in service, while partner ownership reduces Chesapeake’s funded share and execution exposure.
Strengthened Liquidity & Capital FrameworkA 50% equity ratio, enlarged revolver and available debt capacity improve funding flexibility for heavy capex. Combined with a payout policy retaining ~50–55% of earnings, this reduces near‑term refinancing risk and supports sustained investment in regulated growth projects.
Bears Say
Persistent Negative Free Cash FlowSustained negative free cash flow from heavy capital spending increases reliance on external financing and can pressure liquidity over time. This raises the risk of incremental debt or equity issuance, which can dilute returns and increase interest burden, limiting financial agility for multi‑year projects.
Leverage And Balance Sheet UncertaintyLeverage near parity with equity is manageable for utilities but constrains flexibility for additional capex and rate shocks. The TTM debt inconsistency raises uncertainty about true leverage and could complicate credit assessments, increasing the cost or limit of future external funding.
Regulatory Uncertainty (Florida)An unresolved Florida City Gas rate case creates execution risk for recovering costs and achieving requested ROE. Outcomes could materially alter near‑term revenue and allowed returns, introducing volatility to forecasted margins and the economics of related capital projects in that jurisdiction.
Chesapeake Utilities News
CPK FAQ
What was Chesapeake Utilities’s price range in the past 12 months?
Chesapeake Utilities lowest stock price was $118.88 and its highest was $140.83 in the past 12 months.
What is Chesapeake Utilities’s market cap?
Chesapeake Utilities’s market cap is $3.23B.
When is Chesapeake Utilities’s upcoming earnings report date?
Chesapeake Utilities’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 72 days.
How were Chesapeake Utilities’s earnings last quarter?
Chesapeake Utilities released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $1.05 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.073 by -$0.023.
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 2.08%. See more information on Chesapeake Utilities dividends here
What is Chesapeake Utilities’s EPS estimate?
Chesapeake Utilities’s EPS estimate is 0.94.
How many shares outstanding does Chesapeake Utilities have?
Chesapeake Utilities has 24,106,455 shares outstanding.
What happened to Chesapeake Utilities’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Chesapeake Utilities reported an EPS of $1.05 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.073. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.262%.
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:
$143.33 (5.56% Upside)
$143.33 (5.56% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
CPK Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.1M 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
2.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.66%
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
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a net-positive outlook: the company reported year-over-year growth in adjusted gross margin, adjusted net income and reaffirmed long-term EPS guidance while advancing significant growth projects (notably the $1.2 billion FEP) and strengthening liquidity. Offsetting pressures include higher depreciation and operating costs from an elevated capital program, dilution and financing impacts on EPS, regulatory uncertainty in the Florida City Gas rate case, and some softening in customer growth nationally. On balance, the company’s strong margin growth, clear capital plan, liquidity enhancements, and project pipeline outweigh the near-term cost and regulatory headwinds.View all CPK earnings summariesCPK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$143.33
▲(5.56% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.38% Insiders
30.43% Mutual Funds
22.86% Other Institutional Investors
17.99% Public Companies and
Individual Investors