Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, a diversified energy company, engages in regulated and unregulated energy businesses. The company operates in two segments, Regulated Energy and Unregulated Energy. The Regulated Energy segment engages in the distribution of natural gas in Delaware, Maryland, and Florida; distribution of electricity in Florida; and transmission of natural gas on the Delmarva Peninsula and in Florida. The Unregulated Energy segment distributes propane in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, southeastern Pennsylvania, and Florida; markets natural gas in Florida, Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, and other states; supplies, gathers, and processes unregulated natural gas in central and eastern Ohio; and generates electricity and steam. 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 also owns and leases office buildings in Delaware and Maryland. It serves residential, commercial, industrial, and wholesale customers. The company was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Dover, Delaware.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Gas transmission & distribution
Sub-IndustryGas Utilities
SectorUtilities
SymbolNYSE:CPK
CUSIP16530310
Phone302-734-6799
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.44
Current Ratio0.37
Quick Ratio0.34
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio27.08
Forward P/E Ratio22.42
P/E Growth3.74
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$617.58 million
Price / Sales2.07
Cash Flow$5.6295 per share
Price / Cash13.90
Book Value$29.75 per share
Price / Book2.63
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.89
Net Income$58.12 million
Net Margins9.80%
Return on Equity10.64%
Return on Assets3.74%
Miscellaneous
Employees945
Outstanding Shares16,360,000
Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE:CPK) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chesapeake Utilities' stock symbol?
Chesapeake Utilities trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "CPK."
How often does Chesapeake Utilities pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Chesapeake Utilities?
Chesapeake Utilities announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 9th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 15th will be given a dividend of $0.37 per share on Thursday, July 5th. This represents a $1.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.89%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 14th. This is a boost from Chesapeake Utilities's previous quarterly dividend of $0.33. View Chesapeake Utilities' Dividend History.
When did Chesapeake Utilities' stock split? How did Chesapeake Utilities' stock split work?
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 issued shares were payable to shareholders after the closing bell on Monday, September 8th 2014. An investor that had 100 shares of Chesapeake Utilities stock prior to the split would have 150 shares after the split.
How were Chesapeake Utilities' earnings last quarter?
Chesapeake Utilities Co. (NYSE:CPK) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 9th. The utilities provider reported $1.40 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.36 by $0.04. Chesapeake Utilities had a return on equity of 10.64% and a net margin of 9.80%. View Chesapeake Utilities' Earnings History.
When is Chesapeake Utilities' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for CPK?
2 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Chesapeake Utilities' shares. Their forecasts range from $85.00 to $85.00. On average, they anticipate Chesapeake Utilities' share price to reach $85.00 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Chesapeake Utilities.
Who are some of Chesapeake Utilities' key competitors?
Who are Chesapeake Utilities' key executives?
Chesapeake Utilities' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Michael P. McMasters, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 59)
- Ms. Beth W. Cooper, Sr. VP, CFO & Assistant Sec. (Age 51)
- Mr. Stephen C. Thompson, Sr. VP (Age 57)
- Mr. Jeffry M. Householder, Pres of Florida Public Utilities Company (Age 60)
- Mr. Vikrant A. Gadgil, VP & Chief Information Officer
Has Chesapeake Utilities been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about CPK stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, Accern Sentiment reports. Accern identifies positive and negative press coverage by monitoring more than 20 million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Chesapeake Utilities earned a news sentiment score of 0.24 on Accern's scale. They also gave news stories about the utilities provider an impact score of 46.20 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next several days.
Who are Chesapeake Utilities' major shareholders?
Chesapeake Utilities' stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (6.42%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.29%), Millennium Management LLC (0.85%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (0.56%), Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. (0.51%) and Hennessy Advisors Inc. (0.47%). Company insiders that own Chesapeake Utilities stock include Elaine B Bittner, Eugene H Bayard, Jeffry M Householder, John R Schimkaitis, P Mcmasters Michael, Stephen C Thompson and Thomas P Hill, Jr. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Chesapeake Utilities.
Which major investors are selling Chesapeake Utilities stock?
CPK stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Hennessy Advisors Inc., Lord Abbett & CO. LLC, New York State Common Retirement Fund, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Principal Financial Group Inc., Principal Financial Group Inc., Cortina Asset Management LLC and Guggenheim Capital LLC. Company insiders that have sold Chesapeake Utilities company stock in the last year include John R Schimkaitis, P Mcmasters Michael and Stephen C Thompson. View Insider Buying and Selling for Chesapeake Utilities.
Which major investors are buying Chesapeake Utilities stock?
CPK stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, Citadel Advisors LLC, BlackRock Inc., GSA Capital Partners LLP, Prudential Financial Inc., Victory Capital Management Inc., Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd and Nuveen Asset Management LLC. Company insiders that have bought Chesapeake Utilities stock in the last two years include Eugene H Bayard and Thomas P Hill, Jr. View Insider Buying and Selling for Chesapeake Utilities.
How do I buy shares of Chesapeake Utilities?
Shares of CPK can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Chesapeake Utilities' stock price today?
One share of CPK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $78.25.
How big of a company is Chesapeake Utilities?
Chesapeake Utilities has a market capitalization of $1.28 billion and generates $617.58 million in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $58.12 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.89 on an earnings per share basis. Chesapeake Utilities employs 945 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Chesapeake Utilities?
Chesapeake Utilities' mailing address is 909 SILVER LAKE BLVD PO BOX 615, DOVER DE, 19904. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at 302-734-6799.
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