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$115.24 - $140.59
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.93K
Average Volume (3M)140.54K
Market Cap
$3.03B
Enterprise Value$3.03B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.64B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.8
Beta0.04
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
1.08Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.15%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.48
Shares Outstanding24,004,760
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 Cap1.00
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.43
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.02
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.96
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$151.00Price Target Upside19.34% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)6.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.02B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated Business With Stable MarginsChesapeake’s core regulated gas distribution produces multi-year revenue growth and steady ~13–15% net margins, reflecting rate-base returns and cost recovery mechanisms. This provides predictable, durable cash flow and earnings insulation versus merchant commodity exposure over the medium term.
Material Capital Program Driving Future MarginsSizable, recurring capital deployment grows regulated rate base and is explicitly forecast to add incremental gross margin. When executed, these projects should underpin the company’s stated long‑term EPS CAGR and create durable, regulated earnings streams rather than transient one‑time gains.
Management Continuity And Internal CFO SuccessionAppointing an internal, operationally experienced successor preserves institutional knowledge and governance stability during heavy capital deployment and regulatory activity. That continuity reduces execution and regulatory risk versus an external CFO onboarding period.
Bears Say
Elevated Historical Leverage And 2025 Data InconsistencyHistorically high leverage for a utility increases sensitivity to interest costs and constrains financing flexibility amid heavy capex. The 2025 balance‑sheet inconsistency undermines confidence in current leverage metrics, complicating assessment of long‑term capitalization and liquidity risk.
Heavy Capex Burden And Free Cash Flow VolatilitySustained, large-scale capital spending supports future rate base growth but drives volatile or negative free cash flow and higher depreciation. Over multi-year horizons this necessitates frequent external financing (debt or equity), increasing dilution risk and pressure on funding costs and cash returns.
Regulatory Timing And Project DelaysProject construction slowdowns and extended regulatory timelines delay expected margin contributions and create timing risk for rate recovery. For a regulated utility, such delays can shift cash flow and earnings realization across years and increase the odds of partial cost recovery or higher financing expense.
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 $3.03B.
When is Chesapeake Utilities’s upcoming earnings report date?
Chesapeake Utilities’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 88 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 $0.685 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 1.08.
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
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Chesapeake Utilities Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$151.00 (19.34% Upside)
$151.00 (19.34% 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
6.50%
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
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
$151.00
▲(19.34% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.41% Insiders
31.05% Mutual Funds
8.62% Other Institutional Investors
32.50% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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