Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK)
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At close: Oct 8, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
CPK stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $3.24B
- P/E (TTM)
- 20.44
- Forward P/E
- 17.41
- EPS (TTM)
- $6.27
- Dividend yield
- 2.18% ($2.79)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 14, 2026
- 52-week range
- 118.88 – 140.83
- Day range
- 126.48 – 128.45
- Volume / Avg
- 123.53K / 193.06K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 25.25M
- Next earnings
- Nov 5, 2026
52-week range
CPK stock today
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) closed at $128.16 on Oct 8, up 0.26% (+$0.33), versus the S&P 500's 0.47% decline. At this level, CPK sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $118.88 to $140.83: 9.0% below the high, set on Jul 28, 2026 and 7.8% above the low. CPK is up 2.5% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+13.5%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 7.5%.
At 20.4x trailing earnings, Chesapeake Utilities trades above the peer-group median of 8.5x. Its forward P/E of 17.4x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Chesapeake Utilities's next earnings report is expected on Nov 5, 2026. Chesapeake Utilities pays an annual dividend of $2.79 per share, a 2.18% yield at the current price.
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About Chesapeake Utilities
Company profileChesapeake Utilities Corporation operates as an energy delivery company in the United States. It 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, Ohio, and Florida; and regulated electric distribution in northeast and northwest Florida.
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Chesapeake Utilities generated $930.0 million in revenue, up 18.1% from fiscal 2024, its 2nd consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $140.3 million (+18.3% year over year), for a net margin of 15.1% versus a median of 14.6% in the prior 5 years. Operating margin was 27.5%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $930.00M | $787.20M | $670.60M | $680.70M | $569.97M |
| Growth | +18.14% | +17.39% | -1.48% | +19.43% | +16.75% |
| Net income | $140.30M | $118.60M | $87.20M | $89.80M | $83.47M |
| EPS (diluted) | $5.97 | $5.26 | $4.73 | $5.04 | $4.73 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (7 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$147.75+15.29%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 3
- Hold 3
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 5, 2026
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 6, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $1.05 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $2.79
- Dividend yield
- 2.18%
- Last payment
- $0.735
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 14, 2026
Chesapeake Utilities peers
Utilities sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTEBaytex Energy Corp | 4.74 | +3.49% | $3.31B | vs CPK |
| BSMBlack Stone Minerals L.P. | 14.75 | +0.89% | $3.14B | vs CPK |
| GPORGulfport Energy Corporation | 164.64 | +1.60% | $2.91B | vs CPK |
| SDRLSeadrill Limited | 45.62 | +2.15% | $2.85B | vs CPK |
| EROKEagleRock Land LLC Class A shares representing limited liability company interests | 21.58 | -0.32% | $2.84B | vs CPK |
| TALOTalos Energy Inc. | 16.95 | +1.74% | $2.83B | vs CPK |
| NOGNorthern Oil and Gas Inc. | 25.14 | +3.97% | $2.68B | vs CPK |
| BKVBKV Corporation | 23.94 | +1.10% | $2.62B | vs CPK |
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Chesapeake Utilities stock FAQ
What is Chesapeake Utilities's stock price today?
CPK last traded at $128.16 as of Oct 8, 4:00 PM EDT, up 0.26% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Chesapeake Utilities pay a dividend?
Yes. Chesapeake Utilities pays $2.79 per share annually, a 2.18% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.735 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 14, 2026.
When is Chesapeake Utilities's next earnings date?
Chesapeake Utilities is expected to report earnings on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
What is CPK's P/E ratio?
CPK trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 20.44 and a forward P/E of 17.41, compared with a median of 8.5 for its closest peers.
Who is Chesapeake Utilities's CEO?
Mr. Jeffry M. Householder is the chief executive officer of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, which has about 1,300 employees.
Has CPK ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent CPK stock split was a 3-for-2 split on Sep 9, 2014, one of 4 splits on record.
What is the CPK 52-week high?
The 52-week high for CPK is $140.83 and the 52-week low is $118.88. The stock is currently 9.0% below its high.