Does the media prefer LNT or CPK?

In the previous week, Alliant Energy had 4 more articles in the media than Chesapeake Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Alliant Energy and 4 mentions for Chesapeake Utilities. Alliant Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Chesapeake Utilities' score of 0.74 indicating that Alliant Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Alliant Energy 4 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Chesapeake Utilities 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor ATO or CPK?

In the previous week, Atmos Energy had 10 more articles in the media than Chesapeake Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Atmos Energy and 4 mentions for Chesapeake Utilities. Atmos Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.70 beat Chesapeake Utilities' score of 0.74 indicating that Atmos Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Atmos Energy 11 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Chesapeake Utilities 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer AVA or CPK?

In the previous week, Avista and Avista both had 4 articles in the media. Avista's average media sentiment score of 0.99 beat Chesapeake Utilities' score of 0.74 indicating that Avista is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Avista 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Chesapeake Utilities 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor BKH or CPK?

In the previous week, Black Hills had 2 more articles in the media than Chesapeake Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Black Hills and 4 mentions for Chesapeake Utilities. Black Hills' average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Chesapeake Utilities' score of 0.74 indicating that Black Hills is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Black Hills 3 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Chesapeake Utilities 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Is CPK or IDA more profitable?

IDACORP has a net margin of 18.78% compared to Chesapeake Utilities' net margin of 15.12%. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Chesapeake Utilities 15.12% 9.34% 3.73% IDACORP 18.78% 9.34% 3.24%

Does the media refer more to CPK or IDA?

In the previous week, IDACORP had 2 more articles in the media than Chesapeake Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for IDACORP and 4 mentions for Chesapeake Utilities. IDACORP's average media sentiment score of 1.71 beat Chesapeake Utilities' score of 0.74 indicating that IDACORP is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Chesapeake Utilities 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive IDACORP 6 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

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CPK vs. LNT, ATO, AVA, BKH, and IDA

Should you buy Chesapeake Utilities stock or one of its competitors? Chesapeake Utilities's main competitors and comparable companies include Alliant Energy (LNT), Atmos Energy (ATO), Avista (AVA), Black Hills (BKH), and IDACORP (IDA). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "utilities" sector.

How does Chesapeake Utilities compare to Alliant Energy?

Alliant Energy (NASDAQ:LNT) and Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE:CPK) are both utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Alliant Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Chesapeake Utilities. Chesapeake Utilities is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alliant Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Alliant Energy	$4.43B	4.12	$810M	$3.16	22.26
Chesapeake Utilities	$91.38B	0.04	$140.30M	$6.27	21.89

Alliant Energy has a beta of 0.55, indicating that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Chesapeake Utilities has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

Alliant Energy presently has a consensus price target of $76.82, suggesting a potential upside of 9.21%. Chesapeake Utilities has a consensus price target of $138.00, suggesting a potential upside of 0.55%. Given Alliant Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Alliant Energy is more favorable than Chesapeake Utilities.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Alliant Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.64
Chesapeake Utilities	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25

Alliant Energy has a net margin of 18.45% compared to Chesapeake Utilities' net margin of 15.12%. Alliant Energy's return on equity of 11.16% beat Chesapeake Utilities' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Alliant Energy	18.45%	11.16%	3.31%
Chesapeake Utilities	15.12%	9.34%	3.73%

79.9% of Alliant Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.1% of Chesapeake Utilities shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Alliant Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Chesapeake Utilities shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Alliant Energy had 4 more articles in the media than Chesapeake Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Alliant Energy and 4 mentions for Chesapeake Utilities. Alliant Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Chesapeake Utilities' score of 0.74 indicating that Alliant Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Alliant Energy	4 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Chesapeake Utilities	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Alliant Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Chesapeake Utilities pays an annual dividend of $2.94 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Alliant Energy pays out 67.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Chesapeake Utilities pays out 46.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Alliant Energy has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years and Chesapeake Utilities has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years.

Summary

Alliant Energy beats Chesapeake Utilities on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Chesapeake Utilities compare to Atmos Energy?

Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) and Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE:CPK) are both utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation and risk.

Atmos Energy has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Chesapeake Utilities has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

Atmos Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Chesapeake Utilities. Atmos Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Chesapeake Utilities, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Atmos Energy	$4.70B	6.15	$1.20B	$8.41	20.35
Chesapeake Utilities	$91.38B	0.04	$140.30M	$6.27	21.89

Atmos Energy has a net margin of 28.50% compared to Chesapeake Utilities' net margin of 15.12%. Atmos Energy's return on equity of 9.67% beat Chesapeake Utilities' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Atmos Energy	28.50%	9.67%	4.67%
Chesapeake Utilities	15.12%	9.34%	3.73%

Atmos Energy pays an annual dividend of $4.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Chesapeake Utilities pays an annual dividend of $2.94 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Atmos Energy pays out 47.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Chesapeake Utilities pays out 46.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Atmos Energy has raised its dividend for 41 consecutive years and Chesapeake Utilities has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years. Atmos Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Atmos Energy presently has a consensus price target of $188.27, suggesting a potential upside of 10.02%. Chesapeake Utilities has a consensus price target of $138.00, suggesting a potential upside of 0.55%. Given Atmos Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Atmos Energy is more favorable than Chesapeake Utilities.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Atmos Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.31
Chesapeake Utilities	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25

In the previous week, Atmos Energy had 10 more articles in the media than Chesapeake Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Atmos Energy and 4 mentions for Chesapeake Utilities. Atmos Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.70 beat Chesapeake Utilities' score of 0.74 indicating that Atmos Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Atmos Energy	11 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
Chesapeake Utilities	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

90.2% of Atmos Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.1% of Chesapeake Utilities shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Atmos Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Chesapeake Utilities shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Atmos Energy beats Chesapeake Utilities on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Chesapeake Utilities compare to Avista?

Avista (NYSE:AVA) and Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE:CPK) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Avista and Avista both had 4 articles in the media. Avista's average media sentiment score of 0.99 beat Chesapeake Utilities' score of 0.74 indicating that Avista is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Avista	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Chesapeake Utilities	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Avista pays an annual dividend of $1.97 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. Chesapeake Utilities pays an annual dividend of $2.94 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Avista pays out 71.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Chesapeake Utilities pays out 46.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Avista has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years and Chesapeake Utilities has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years. Avista is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

85.2% of Avista shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.1% of Chesapeake Utilities shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Avista shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Chesapeake Utilities shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Avista has a beta of 0.25, meaning that its stock price is 75% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Chesapeake Utilities has a beta of 0.68, meaning that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

Avista has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Chesapeake Utilities. Avista is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Chesapeake Utilities, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Avista	$1.96B	1.64	$193M	$2.77	13.93
Chesapeake Utilities	$91.38B	0.04	$140.30M	$6.27	21.89

Chesapeake Utilities has a net margin of 15.12% compared to Avista's net margin of 11.83%. Chesapeake Utilities' return on equity of 9.34% beat Avista's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Avista	11.83%	7.85%	2.57%
Chesapeake Utilities	15.12%	9.34%	3.73%

Avista currently has a consensus target price of $39.25, suggesting a potential upside of 1.75%. Chesapeake Utilities has a consensus target price of $138.00, suggesting a potential upside of 0.55%. Given Avista's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Avista is more favorable than Chesapeake Utilities.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Avista	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.14
Chesapeake Utilities	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25

Summary

Chesapeake Utilities beats Avista on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Chesapeake Utilities compare to Black Hills?

Black Hills (NYSE:BKH) and Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE:CPK) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and risk.

Chesapeake Utilities has a net margin of 15.12% compared to Black Hills' net margin of 13.01%. Chesapeake Utilities' return on equity of 9.34% beat Black Hills' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Black Hills	13.01%	7.98%	2.93%
Chesapeake Utilities	15.12%	9.34%	3.73%

Black Hills pays an annual dividend of $2.81 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Chesapeake Utilities pays an annual dividend of $2.94 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Black Hills pays out 71.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Chesapeake Utilities pays out 46.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Black Hills has increased its dividend for 55 consecutive years and Chesapeake Utilities has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years. Black Hills is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Black Hills had 2 more articles in the media than Chesapeake Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Black Hills and 4 mentions for Chesapeake Utilities. Black Hills' average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Chesapeake Utilities' score of 0.74 indicating that Black Hills is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Black Hills	3 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Chesapeake Utilities	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Black Hills has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Chesapeake Utilities has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

Black Hills presently has a consensus price target of $81.67, suggesting a potential upside of 11.24%. Chesapeake Utilities has a consensus price target of $138.00, suggesting a potential upside of 0.55%. Given Black Hills' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Black Hills is more favorable than Chesapeake Utilities.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Black Hills	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Chesapeake Utilities	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25

86.7% of Black Hills shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.1% of Chesapeake Utilities shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Black Hills shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Chesapeake Utilities shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Black Hills has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Chesapeake Utilities. Black Hills is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Chesapeake Utilities, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Black Hills	$2.30B	2.43	$291.60M	$3.96	18.54
Chesapeake Utilities	$91.38B	0.04	$140.30M	$6.27	21.89

Summary

Black Hills beats Chesapeake Utilities on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Chesapeake Utilities compare to IDACORP?

Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE:CPK) and IDACORP (NYSE:IDA) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, earnings and institutional ownership.

Chesapeake Utilities currently has a consensus price target of $138.00, suggesting a potential upside of 0.55%. IDACORP has a consensus price target of $154.57, suggesting a potential upside of 8.18%. Given IDACORP's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe IDACORP is more favorable than Chesapeake Utilities.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Chesapeake Utilities	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25
IDACORP	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

IDACORP has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Chesapeake Utilities. Chesapeake Utilities is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IDACORP, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Chesapeake Utilities	$91.38B	0.04	$140.30M	$6.27	21.89
IDACORP	$1.81B	4.56	$323.47M	$6.04	23.66

Chesapeake Utilities has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IDACORP has a beta of 0.48, indicating that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

Chesapeake Utilities pays an annual dividend of $2.94 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. IDACORP pays an annual dividend of $3.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Chesapeake Utilities pays out 46.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. IDACORP pays out 58.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Chesapeake Utilities has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years and IDACORP has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

83.1% of Chesapeake Utilities shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.1% of IDACORP shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Chesapeake Utilities shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of IDACORP shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

IDACORP has a net margin of 18.78% compared to Chesapeake Utilities' net margin of 15.12%.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Chesapeake Utilities	15.12%	9.34%	3.73%
IDACORP	18.78%	9.34%	3.24%

In the previous week, IDACORP had 2 more articles in the media than Chesapeake Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for IDACORP and 4 mentions for Chesapeake Utilities. IDACORP's average media sentiment score of 1.71 beat Chesapeake Utilities' score of 0.74 indicating that IDACORP is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Chesapeake Utilities	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
IDACORP	6 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive

Summary

IDACORP beats Chesapeake Utilities on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Chesapeake Utilities	Gas Utilities Industry	Utilities Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$3.31B	$6.36B	$16.06B	$24.08B
Dividend Yield	2.17%	3.63%	4.01%	3.69%
P/E Ratio	21.89	29.53	25.16	30.17
Price / Sales	0.04	2.02	277.68	14.58
Price / Cash	12.85	13.68	18.83	20.48
Price / Book	2.03	1.59	2.23	4.89
Net Income	$140.30M	$334.50M	$701.59M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	2.63%	0.46%	-0.12%	-0.40%
1 Month Performance	3.03%	-1.86%	-1.44%	2.03%
1 Year Performance	11.41%	6.61%	9.64%	17.28%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
CPK Chesapeake Utilities	3.0299 of 5 stars	$137.25 +2.0%	$138.00 +0.6%	+8.2%	$3.31B	$91.38B	21.89	1,300
LNT Alliant Energy	4.189 of 5 stars	$70.20 -0.1%	$76.82 +9.4%	+8.9%	$18.21B	$4.36B	22.22	2,948	Positive News
ATO Atmos Energy	4.699 of 5 stars	$169.85 +0.2%	$188.27 +10.8%	+3.0%	$28.66B	$4.70B	20.20	5,487	Positive News
AVA Avista	3.1786 of 5 stars	$38.66 +0.3%	$39.25 +1.5%	+4.6%	$3.23B	$1.96B	13.96	1,929
BKH Black Hills	4.2053 of 5 stars	$74.03 +1.2%	$81.67 +10.3%	+18.7%	$5.58B	$2.31B	18.69	2,795	Positive News

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CPK vs. LNT, ATO, AVA, BKH, and IDA

How does Chesapeake Utilities compare to Alliant Energy?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, LNT or CPK?

Which has more volatility & risk, LNT or CPK?

Do analysts prefer LNT or CPK?

Is LNT or CPK more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in LNT or CPK?

Does the media prefer LNT or CPK?

Is LNT or CPK a better dividend stock?

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How does Chesapeake Utilities compare to Atmos Energy?

Which has more risk and volatility, ATO or CPK?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, ATO or CPK?

Is ATO or CPK more profitable?

Is ATO or CPK a better dividend stock?

Do analysts recommend ATO or CPK?

Does the media favor ATO or CPK?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of ATO or CPK?

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How does Chesapeake Utilities compare to Avista?

Does the media prefer AVA or CPK?

Is AVA or CPK a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in AVA or CPK?

Which has more risk and volatility, AVA or CPK?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, AVA or CPK?

Is AVA or CPK more profitable?

Do analysts prefer AVA or CPK?

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How does Chesapeake Utilities compare to Black Hills?

Is BKH or CPK more profitable?

Is BKH or CPK a better dividend stock?

Does the media favor BKH or CPK?

Which has more risk and volatility, BKH or CPK?

Do analysts prefer BKH or CPK?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in BKH or CPK?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, BKH or CPK?

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How does Chesapeake Utilities compare to IDACORP?

Do analysts prefer CPK or IDA?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, CPK or IDA?

Which has more volatility and risk, CPK or IDA?

Is CPK or IDA a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in CPK or IDA?

Is CPK or IDA more profitable?

Does the media refer more to CPK or IDA?

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