Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
As of Oct 15, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $3.16B
- P/E (TTM)
- 21.03
- Forward P/E
- 17.62
- Dividend yield
- 2.17%
- 52-week range
- $118.88$140.83
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 178.86K
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $130.02 - $132.70 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $140.83 |
| 52-Week Low | $118.88 |
| Open | $131.39 |
| Volume (last close) | 197.10K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 178.86K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 993.50M |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 150.20M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | -193.50M |
| EPS (TTM) | $6.37 |
| Profit Margin | 15.12% |
| Operating Margin | 27.33% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 8.98% |
| Debt to Equity | 1.01 |
| Annual Dividend | $2.84 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.17% |
| Payout Ratio | 44.59% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 3.16B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 24.17M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.03 |
| Forward P/E | 17.62 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 3.18 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.89 |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.48 |
| 50-Day MA | $131.38 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $128.65 |
| 1-Year Change | −1.80% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Chesapeake Utilities at a Glance
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) has a market capitalization of $3.16B. The stock trades at 21.0× trailing earnings, 17.6× forward earnings and 3.2× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $150.20M on revenue of $993.50M (a 15.1% profit margin) and burned $193.50M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 14.6% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $400.00K in cash and securities against $1.69B of debt, a net debt position of $1.69B.
Chesapeake Utilities pays a quarterly dividend totaling $2.84 per share a year, a 2.17% yield at the Oct 16, 2026 close, with a 45% payout ratio and 22 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is down 1.8% over the past year. At $132.18 (the Oct 16, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $118.88 to $140.83, above its 200-day moving average of $128.65.
Based on 4 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $145.50, 10.1% above the Oct 16, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chesapeake Utilities
What is the current stock price for CPK?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, CPK stock trades at $132.18. The 52-week range is $118.88–$140.83, with a day range of $130.02–$132.70.
What is the P/E ratio for CPK?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Chesapeake Utilities's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 21.0, meaning investors pay $21.0 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 17.6, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Chesapeake Utilities operates in the Utilities sector.
Does CPK pay dividends?
Yes, Chesapeake Utilities pays a 2.17% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 16, 2026 close ($2.84 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 44.6%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 14, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for CPK?
Based on ratings from 4 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for CPK is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $145.50, a 10.1% upside from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $132.18.
What is the market cap of CPK?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Chesapeake Utilities's market capitalization is $3.20B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. Chesapeake Utilities operates in the Utilities sector within the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.