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Chesapeake Utilities (CPK)
NYSE:CPK
CPK Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$98.32 - $134.20
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.93K
Average Volume (3M)97.63K
Market Cap
$2.95B
Enterprise Value$4.22B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$6.09M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$622.41M
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.3
Beta0.49
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2025EPS Estimate
2.35Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 14, 2025Dividend Yield2%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.26
Shares Outstanding23,011,967
10 Day Avg. Volume113,697
30 Day Avg. Volume97,634
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.15
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)3.62
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)32.80
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.43
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit16.52
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.40
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$131.60Price Target Upside2.81% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
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Chesapeake Utilities News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Chesapeake Utilities’ Earnings Call Highlights Growth and Strategic Success
PremiumCompany Announcements
Chesapeake Utilities Reports Strong 2024 Financial Results
PremiumCompany Announcements
Chesapeake Utilities Reports Strong 2024 Financial Results
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
AcquisitionsThe acquisition of Florida City Gas in December 2023 led to more natural gas customers and increased revenue.
Credit RatingCPK received a BBB+ rating from Fitch, indicating a stable credit outlook.
EarningsCPK reported 4Q24 results with revenue above expectations and EPS above expectations.
Bears Say
Earnings ImpactEPS growth was below revenue growth due to higher interest expense and share count to fund the acquisition.
Weather ImpactRevenue from the Regulated Energy segment rose 27.5% year-over-year, below estimates due to warmer-than-average weather which leads to homes using less natural gas to heat water.
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Ownership Overview
1.53% Insiders
26.81% Mutual Funds
24.20% Other Institutional Investors
19.92% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
ProductionRisks related to the company’s ability to manufacture goods and services
CPK FAQ
What was Chesapeake Utilities’s price range in the past 12 months?
Chesapeake Utilities lowest stock price was $98.32 and its highest was $134.20 in the past 12 months.
What is Chesapeake Utilities’s market cap?
Chesapeake Utilities’s market cap is $2.95B.
When is Chesapeake Utilities’s upcoming earnings report date?
Chesapeake Utilities’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2025 which is in 31 days.
How were Chesapeake Utilities’s earnings last quarter?
Chesapeake Utilities released its earnings results on Feb 26, 2025. The company reported $1.63 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.635 by -$0.005.
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 $2.556 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2%. See more information on Chesapeake Utilities dividends here
What is Chesapeake Utilities’s EPS estimate?
Chesapeake Utilities’s EPS estimate is 2.35.
How many shares outstanding does Chesapeake Utilities have?
Chesapeake Utilities has 23,011,967 shares outstanding.
What happened to Chesapeake Utilities’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Chesapeake Utilities reported an EPS of $1.63 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.635. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.159%.
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$131.60 (2.81% Upside)
$131.60 (2.81% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 4.0 Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
21.87%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.24%
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.
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CPK Company Deck
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CPK Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Chesapeake Utilities experienced a year of significant growth with record capital investment, successful acquisition integration, and strong customer growth. Despite challenges such as higher operating and interest expenses, and rate case delays, the company demonstrated robust financial performance and favorable regulatory outcomes.Read More>---
CPK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$131.60
▲(2.81% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering CPK
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
12/19 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+2.65%
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