NYSE:CPK Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) Stock Price, News & Analysis $119.60 +1.79 (+1.52%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$117.40▼$119.6450-Day Range$103.54▼$119.6052-Week Range$83.79▼$124.72Volume114,110 shsAverage Volume124,229 shsMarket Capitalization$2.66 billionP/E Ratio25.13Dividend Yield2.14%Price Target$109.80 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Chesapeake Utilities alerts: Email Address Chesapeake Utilities MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside8.2% Downside$109.80 Price TargetShort InterestBearish2.57% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-8.75Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.66Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth15.71%From $5.41 to $6.26 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.02 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector39th out of 90 stocksGas Transmission & Distribution Industry2nd out of 6 stocks 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingChesapeake Utilities has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageChesapeake Utilities has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Chesapeake Utilities' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.57% of the outstanding shares of Chesapeake Utilities have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverChesapeake Utilities has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.4.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Chesapeake Utilities has recently increased by 61.96%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldChesapeake Utilities pays a meaningful dividend of 2.17%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthChesapeake Utilities has been increasing its dividend for 21 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Chesapeake Utilities is 53.78%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Chesapeake Utilities will have a dividend payout ratio of 40.89% next year. This indicates that Chesapeake Utilities will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Chesapeake Utilities' dividend. Previous Next 1.2 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreChesapeake Utilities has received a -37.92% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Chesapeake Utilities in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Natural gas pipes", "Natural gas pipe maintenance", and "Natural gas transfer pump maintenance" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Chesapeake Utilities is -8.75. Previous Next 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentChesapeake Utilities has a news sentiment score of 0.66. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.39 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Chesapeake Utilities this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest3 people have searched for CPK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Chesapeake Utilities insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.68% of the stock of Chesapeake Utilities is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions83.11% of the stock of Chesapeake Utilities is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Chesapeake Utilities' insider trading history. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Chesapeake Utilities are expected to grow by 15.71% in the coming year, from $5.41 to $6.26 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Chesapeake Utilities is 25.13, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.75.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Chesapeake Utilities is 25.13, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 92.55.Price to Book Value per Share RatioChesapeake Utilities has a P/B Ratio of 1.71. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Chesapeake Utilities' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Crypto Swap Profits625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. It might seem far-fetched, but results like this are within reach with the right knowledge and timing in the altcoin market. Plus, you’ll get $10 in real Bitcoin when you stay to the end of the call and take a short quiz.>> Dive into the Workshop Here About Chesapeake Utilities Stock (NYSE:CPK)Chesapeake Utilities Corporation operates as an energy delivery company. The company operates through two segments, Regulated Energy and Unregulated Energy. The Regulated Energy segment 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. 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; provision of compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and renewable natural gas transportation and pipeline solutions primarily to utilities and pipelines in the United States; and sustainable energy investments. This segment is also involved in the provision of other unregulated services, such as energy-related merchandise sale and heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and plumbing and electrical services. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Dover, Delaware.Read More CPK Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CPK Stock News HeadlinesJuly 22, 2024 | prnewswire.comChesapeake Utilities to Host its Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast on August 9, 2024July 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comChesapeake Utilities Co. (NYSE:CPK) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesJuly 27, 2024 | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. It might seem far-fetched, but results like this are within reach with the right knowledge and timing in the altcoin market. Plus, you’ll get $10 in real Bitcoin when you stay to the end of the call and take a short quiz.July 17, 2024 | seekingalpha.comChesapeake Utilities wins OK for infrastructure to support Florida RNG projectsJuly 16, 2024 | prnewswire.comChesapeake Utilities Receives Approval for New Infrastructure to Support Three Renewable Natural Gas Projects in FloridaJune 26, 2024 | prnewswire.comChesapeake Utilities Subsidiary Completes First Renewable Natural Gas Injections from Full Circle Dairy Facility in FloridaJune 25, 2024 | prnewswire.comChesapeake Utilities Corporation Named Best for Corporate Governance in the United States for the Second TimeMay 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comChesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE:CPK) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptJuly 27, 2024 | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. 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Plus, you’ll get $10 in real Bitcoin when you stay to the end of the call and take a short quiz.May 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comChesapeake Utilities' (NYSE:CPK) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year'sMay 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comChesapeake Utilities Corp (CPK) Q1 2024 Earnings: Adjusted EPS Meets Analyst Projections Amidst ...May 10, 2024 | msn.comChesapeake Utilities raises dividend by 9% to $0.64May 9, 2024 | investorplace.comCPK Stock Earnings: Chesapeake Utilities Misses EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024May 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTSMay 8, 2024 | msn.comChesapeake Utilities Non-GAAP EPS of $2.10 misses by $0.04, revenue of $245.74M misses by $32.81MMay 8, 2024 | prnewswire.comChesapeake Utilities Corporation Raises Dividend by 8.5 PercentApril 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comChesapeake Utilities (NYSE:CPK) shareholders have endured a 13% loss from investing in the stock a year agoApril 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comChesapeake Utilities Corporation Gains Approval to Establish Energy Efficiency Programs in DelawareSee More Headlines Receive CPK Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Chesapeake Utilities and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/08/2024Ex-Dividend for 7/5 Dividend6/14/2024Dividend Payable7/05/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/08/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorUtilities Industry Gas transmission & distribution Sub-IndustryGas Utilities Current SymbolNYSE:CPK CUSIP16530310 CIK19745 Webwww.chpk.com Phone(302) 734-6799Fax302-734-6750Employees1,281Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$109.80 High Stock Price Target$124.00 Low Stock Price Target$99.00 Potential Upside/Downside-7.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.76 Trailing P/E Ratio24.91 Forward P/E Ratio21.91 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$87.21 million Net Margins13.90% Pretax Margin18.63% Return on Equity10.17% Return on Assets3.91% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.93 Current Ratio0.46 Quick Ratio0.38 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$670.60 million Price / Sales3.94 Cash Flow$9.88 per share Price / Cash Flow12.00 Book Value$70.02 per share Price / Book1.69Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares22,270,000Free Float21,673,000Market Cap$2.64 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.60 Elon Musk's Next MoveWondering when you'll finally be able to invest in SpaceX, StarLink, or The Boring Company? 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GadgilSenior VP & Chief Information OfficerMs. Lucia DempseyHead of Investor RelationsMs. Danielle MulliganAssistant Vice President of Communications & MarketingMr. William HughstonSenior VP & Chief Human Resources OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsSouthwest GasNYSE:SWXNational Fuel GasNYSE:NFGUGINYSE:UGINew Jersey ResourcesNYSE:NJRNorthwest NaturalNYSE:NWNView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBank of New York Mellon CorpSold 5,540 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 1.800%Harbour Investments Inc.Sold 342 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.017%Tributary Capital Management LLCBought 327 shares on 7/25/2024Ownership: 0.600%Spirit of America Management Corp NYBought 450 shares on 7/25/2024Ownership: 0.004%Louisiana State Employees Retirement SystemBought 200 shares on 7/24/2024Ownership: 0.050%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CPK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CPK shares performed this year? Chesapeake Utilities' stock was trading at $105.63 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CPK stock has increased by 13.2% and is now trading at $119.60. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Chesapeake Utilities' earnings last quarter? Chesapeake Utilities Co. (NYSE:CPK) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 8th. The utilities provider reported $2.10 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.14 by $0.04. The business's revenue was up 12.7% compared to the same quarter last year. When did Chesapeake Utilities' stock split? Chesapeake Utilities shares split before market open on Tuesday, September 9th 2014. The 3-2 split was announced on Wednesday, July 2nd 2014. The newly minted shares were payable to shareholders after the market closes on Monday, September 8th 2014. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 150 shares after the split. Who are Chesapeake Utilities' major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Chesapeake Utilities include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.80%), Boston Trust Walden Corp (1.23%), Tributary Capital Management LLC (0.60%) and Wedge Capital Management L L P NC (0.26%). Insiders that own company stock include John R Schimkaitis, Jeffry M Householder, Thomas P Hill Jr, Jeffery S Sylvester, Kevin J Webber and Lila A Jaber. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Chesapeake Utilities? Shares of CPK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Chesapeake Utilities own? 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