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
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Gas transmission & distribution
Sub-IndustryGas Utilities
SectorUtilities
Current SymbolNYSE:CPK
Previous Symbol
CUSIP16530310
Phone302-734-6799
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.48
Current Ratio0.30
Quick Ratio0.27
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio31.01
Forward P/E Ratio26.89
P/E Growth4.44
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$617.58 million
Price / Sales2.39
Cash Flow$5.6934 per share
Price / Cash Flow15.82
Book Value$29.75 per share
Price / Book3.03
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.89
Net Income$58.12 million
Net Margins9.31%
Return on Equity10.25%
Return on Assets3.54%
Miscellaneous
Employees945
Outstanding Shares16,380,000
Market Cap$1.46 billion
OptionableOptionable
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 Friday, November 9th. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 14th will be paid a dividend of $0.37 per share on Monday, January 7th. This represents a $1.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.65%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 13th. View Chesapeake Utilities' Dividend History.
When did Chesapeake Utilities' stock split? How did Chesapeake Utilities' stock split work?
Chesapeake Utilities shares split on the morning of Tuesday, September 9th 2014. The 3-2 split was announced on Wednesday, July 2nd 2014. The newly minted shares were distributed 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) released its earnings results on Thursday, November, 8th. The utilities provider reported $0.34 EPS for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.49 by $0.15. The utilities provider had revenue of $140.28 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $142.85 million. Chesapeake Utilities had a net margin of 9.31% and a return on equity of 10.25%. View Chesapeake Utilities' Earnings History.
When is Chesapeake Utilities' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for CPK?
5 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Chesapeake Utilities' shares. Their forecasts range from $86.00 to $100.00. On average, they expect Chesapeake Utilities' stock price to reach $91.3333 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 2.1% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Chesapeake Utilities.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Chesapeake Utilities?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Chesapeake Utilities in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Chesapeake Utilities.
Has Chesapeake Utilities been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about CPK stock has been trending somewhat positive this week, according to InfoTrie. InfoTrie identifies negative and positive news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Chesapeake Utilities earned a news sentiment score of 1.5 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media stories about the utilities provider a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
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
Who are Chesapeake Utilities' major shareholders?
Chesapeake Utilities' stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (9.43%), Vanguard Group Inc. (5.67%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.34%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (2.48%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (1.71%) and Tufton Capital Management (0.66%). Company insiders that own Chesapeake Utilities stock include Elaine B Bittner, Eugene H Bayard, James F Moriarty, 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 Renaissance Technologies LLC, Citadel Advisors LLC, Morgan Stanley, First Manhattan Co., GSA Capital Partners LLP, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Bank of New York Mellon Corp and New Amsterdam Partners LLC NY. 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 bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., FMR LLC, Vanguard Group Inc., Assenagon Asset Management S.A., First Trust Advisors LP, TIAA CREF Investment Management LLC, SG Americas Securities LLC and MetLife Investment Advisors LLC. Company insiders that have bought Chesapeake Utilities stock in the last two years include Eugene H Bayard, James F Moriarty 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 $89.45.
How big of a company is Chesapeake Utilities?
Chesapeake Utilities has a market capitalization of $1.46 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.
What is Chesapeake Utilities' official website?
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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