Chesapeake Utilities Corporation

NYSE:CPK Stock Report

Market Cap: US$3.0b

Chesapeake Utilities Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 4/6

Chesapeake Utilities is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 2.15% that is well covered by earnings.

Key information

2.2%

Dividend yield

-3.5%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield-1.4%
Future Dividend Yield2.7%
Dividend Growth8.9%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio43%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update Apr 23

CPK: Depreciation Headwinds Will Shape Future Undervalued Earnings Recovery Potential

Analysts have inched their price target for Chesapeake Utilities higher to $149.25, a move of about $0.50, as they balance recent estimate adjustments tied to depreciation headwinds with updated views on the stock’s longer term valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the modest lift in the price target as a sign that, even with depreciation headwinds in the mix, the valuation case still looks reasonable at current levels.
Narrative Update Apr 09

CPK: Depreciation Study Headwind Will Frame Future Undervalued Earnings Recovery

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Chesapeake Utilities by $1 to $140, citing updated estimates that factor in a headwind from a depreciation study. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways The price target trim to $140 from $141 is small, which suggests analysts still see the current valuation as broadly aligned with their fundamental view, even after updating depreciation assumptions.
Narrative Update Mar 25

CPK: Depreciation Study Headwind Will Set Up Future Earnings Rebound

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Chesapeake Utilities by $1.38 to $148.75, citing updated estimates that factor in depreciation study headwinds and modest shifts in long term revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary centers on updated depreciation assumptions and how these may influence valuation, rather than major changes to the core business outlook.
Narrative Update Mar 11

CPK: Depreciation Study Headwind Will Shape Bullish Long Term Outlook

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Chesapeake Utilities up by $2 to $150.13, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. They also acknowledge recent Street research that trimmed the formal price target to $140 to factor in a depreciation study headwind.
Narrative Update Feb 24

CPK: Depreciation Headwinds And Eastern Shore Expansion Will Shape Steady Long-Term Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Chesapeake Utilities by $0.25 to $148.13. This reflects slightly lower revenue growth assumptions and updated depreciation headwinds discussed in recent research.
Narrative Update Feb 09

CPK: Eastern Shore Gas Expansion Will Support Confidence In Long-Term Prospects

Narrative Update on Chesapeake Utilities Analysts have adjusted their price target on Chesapeake Utilities slightly higher to about $148.38 from $147.50, reflecting updated views on revenue, profit margins and expected future P/E levels. What's in the News The Accomack County Board of Supervisors awarded Chesapeake Utilities the natural gas expansion bid for Virginia's Eastern Shore, authorizing the company to begin engineering a new natural gas system it will construct, own and operate to support energy reliability in the region (Key Developments).
Analysis Article Jan 28

These 4 Measures Indicate That Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE:CPK) Is Using Debt Extensively

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Narrative Update Jan 25

CPK: Reaffirmed 2025 EPS Guidance And Dividend Plans Will Support Confidence

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Chesapeake Utilities steady at US$147.50 per share. This reflects only marginal tweaks to inputs like the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin assumptions and the future P/E multiple, rather than a change in their overall view of the company.
Narrative Update Jan 09

CPK: Q3 Execution And Dividend Outlook Will Support Medium Term Earnings Confidence

Narrative Update: Chesapeake Utilities Price Target Shift Analysts have lifted their price target on Chesapeake Utilities to $128 from $120, reflecting updated assumptions for Q3 expectations while keeping core fair value estimates and key model inputs broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent research around the Q3 earnings preview gives a mixed but useful read on how the market is thinking about Chesapeake Utilities at the new US$128 price target.
Narrative Update Dec 25

CPK: Higher Outlook Will Highlight Future Earnings Consistency And Dividend Support

Analysts have raised their price target on Chesapeake Utilities by $8 to $128, citing updated sector assumptions and Q3 earnings preview work that modestly reinforce their outlook while leaving core valuation drivers largely unchanged. Analyst Commentary Analysts' latest revisions underscore a balanced view on Chesapeake Utilities, with modest upside reflected in the higher target and an unchanged neutral stance on the stock.
Narrative Update Dec 10

CPK: Raised Price Outlook Will Highlight Earnings Consistency And Supportive Sector Backdrop

Analysts have raised their price target on Chesapeake Utilities to $128 from $120, citing updated group-wide utilities assumptions and a Q3 earnings preview that support a modestly higher valuation multiple despite largely unchanged fundamental forecasts. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the higher price target as validation that the company can sustain steady earnings growth, even with minimal changes to underlying forecasts.
Narrative Update Nov 26

CPK: Earnings Consistency And Sector Trends Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Analysts have increased their price target for Chesapeake Utilities from $120 to $128, citing improved revenue growth forecasts and a slightly higher fair value estimate. Analyst Commentary Recent price target adjustments reflect evolving perspectives on Chesapeake Utilities' growth potential and challenges in the utility sector.
Narrative Update Nov 10

CPK: Earnings Outlook Will Drive Mixed Sentiment As Sector Conditions Evolve

Chesapeake Utilities has seen its analyst price target increase from $120 to $128, as analysts cite updated valuations and positive earnings outlooks within the utilities sector. Analyst Commentary Analysts have provided an updated outlook on Chesapeake Utilities, considering recent developments within the utilities sector and the firm's performance ahead of its third-quarter earnings release.
Narrative Update Oct 27

Earnings Outlook And Sector Momentum Will Drive Resilient Utilities Performance

Analysts have increased their price target for Chesapeake Utilities from $120 to $128, citing updated sector targets and the company’s recent earnings outlook as key factors in the revision. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts have raised their price targets, reflecting confidence in Chesapeake Utilities’ recent earnings outlook and improved sector sentiment.
Analysis Article Jun 24

Is Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE:CPK) Using Too Much Debt?

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article May 28

Chesapeake Utilities' (NYSE:CPK) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

The board of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation ( NYSE:CPK ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of $0.685...
Analysis Article May 26

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's (NYSE:CPK) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 23% Below Its Share Price

Key Insights Chesapeake Utilities' estimated fair value is US$93.56 based on Dividend Discount Model Chesapeake...
Analysis Article May 08

Should You Be Adding Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE:CPK) To Your Watchlist Today?

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Seeking Alpha Apr 24

Chesapeake Utilities: Good Growth Prospects, But Very Richly Valued

Summary Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is primarily a natural gas utility with significant operations in Delaware, Maryland, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, and a smaller electric footprint in Florida. Despite a lower yield compared to peers, Chesapeake Utilities has delivered a 235.88% total return over the past decade, outperforming its competitors. The company's growth is driven by Florida's rapid population increase and the development of data centers in Ohio, which may boost natural gas demand. Chesapeake Utilities appears overvalued with a high price-to-earnings ratio and rising interest expenses, suggesting potential subpar performance unless the CPK stock price decreases. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Mar 15

Is Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE:CPK) Using Too Much Debt?

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article Jan 24

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's (NYSE:CPK) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 25.8x Chesapeake Utilities Corporation ( NYSE:CPK ) may be sending bearish...
Seeking Alpha Jan 04

Chesapeake Utilities: Gauging Growth In Gas

Summary Chesapeake Utilities is a diversified energy company with stable regulated operations and growth in unregulated areas like propane distribution and renewable natural gas (RNG) production. Recent acquisitions and infrastructure investments, particularly in Florida, are driving growth, but the stock's valuation appears elevated compared to peers. Despite industry tailwinds, I rate Chesapeake a Hold due to limited near-term share price upside and more attractive opportunities in larger peers like Atmos Energy and UGI Corporation. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Nov 15

Chesapeake Utilities' (NYSE:CPK) Earnings Are Of Questionable Quality

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's ( NYSE:CPK ) robust earnings report didn't manage to move the market for its stock...
Analysis Article Sep 17

Is Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE:CPK) Using Too Much Debt?

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
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New Narrative Sep 09

Critical Investments And Renewable Initiatives Propel Utility Giant Towards Robust Growth And Efficiency

Sustained customer growth due to population expansion and new developments in Delmarva and Florida is expected to drive revenue growth.
Analysis Article Aug 30

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE:CPK) Not Flying Under The Radar

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 18x, you may...
Analysis Article Jun 01

Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE:CPK) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.64

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's ( NYSE:CPK ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period...
Analysis Article May 24

Does Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE:CPK) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article Apr 16

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's (NYSE:CPK) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's ( NYSE:CPK ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 25.7x might make it look like a...
Analysis Article Mar 15

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's (NYSE:CPK) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 46% Above Its Share Price

Key Insights The projected fair value for Chesapeake Utilities is US$149 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: CPK's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: CPK's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Chesapeake Utilities Dividend Yield vs Market
How does CPK dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (CPK)2.2%
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.4%
Market Top 25% (US)4.2%
Industry Average (Gas Utilities)3.0%
Analyst forecast (CPK) (up to 3 years)2.7%

Notable Dividend: CPK's dividend (2.15%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.39%).

High Dividend: CPK's dividend (2.15%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.21%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (42.8%), CPK's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: CPK is paying a dividend but the company has no free cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/07 00:25
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/07 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is covered by 14 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
David ParkerBaird
Nicholas CampanellaBarclays
Michael GauglerBrean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery)