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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation

NYSE•CPK
CEO: Mr. Jeffry M. Householder
Sector: Utilities
Industry: Regulated Gas
Listing Date: 1980-03-17
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.
Contact Information
500 Energy Lane, Dover, DE, 19901, United States
302-734-6799
www.chpk.com
Market Cap
$2.97B
P/E (TTM)
19.9
20.9
Dividend Yield
2.2%
52W High
$140.59
52W Low
$117.64
52W Range
26%
Rank28Top 16.1%
5.3
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Average • 5.3 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2016-2025

Financial Dashboard

Q1 2026 Data

Revenue

$353.20M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend

EPS

$2.48+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend

FCF

-$23.90M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend

2025 Annual Earnings Highlights

Key Highlights

GAAP Net Income Increased GAAP Net Income reached $140.3M USD, reflecting a $21.7M USD increase compared to the $118.6M USD reported in 2024.
Adjusted EPS Performance Strong Adjusted diluted Earnings Per Share achieved $6.01 USD, marking a $0.62 USD increase over the $5.39 USD result from the previous year.
Regulated Income Growth Driven Regulated Energy operating income grew $25.8M USD to $222.0M USD, primarily due to incremental margin from regulatory initiatives and infrastructure projects.
Unregulated Margin Expansion Noted Unregulated Energy operating income increased $1.9M USD to $33.6M USD, driven by higher demand for CNG, RNG, and LNG transportation services.

Risk Factors

Capital Access Volatility Risk Access to capital markets at competitive rates could be negatively impacted by financial market instability or potential credit rating downgrades affecting growth plans.
Regulatory Approval Uncertainty Obtaining timely certificate authorizations and permits for infrastructure growth projects faces regulatory and developmental risks limiting future business expansion.
Cybersecurity Disruption Exposure Security breaches disrupting IT infrastructure or exposing confidential data pose risks to operations, reputation, and could lead to legal proceedings and increased costs.
Weather Sensitivity Impacts Earnings Earnings are sensitive to weather fluctuations; colder weather increases natural gas/propane volumes, while warmer weather reduces consumption and revenue generation.

Outlook

2026 Capital Expenditure Forecast Forecasted 2026 capital expenditures range between $450.0M USD and $500.0M USD, excluding opportunistic acquisitions for future growth opportunities.
Pipeline Expansion Margin Growth Total pipeline expansions are estimated to generate $55.5M USD in Adjusted Gross Margin by 2027, supporting long-term earnings growth targets.
Regulatory Initiatives Future Value Key regulatory initiatives like GUARD and SAFE are projected to contribute $71.1M USD in Adjusted Gross Margin by the calendar year 2027.
Capital Structure Target Maintained Target ratio of equity to total capitalization, including short-term borrowings, is actively managed to remain between 50 percent and 60 percent.

Peer Comparison

Revenue (TTM)

SR stock ticker logoSR
$2.54B
+4.5%
AVA stock ticker logoAVA
$1.92B
-1.5%
NWE stock ticker logoNWE
$1.64B
+9.1%

Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)

AVA stock ticker logoAVA
63.9%
+7.5pp
NWE stock ticker logoNWE
57.3%
+25.1pp
NWN stock ticker logoNWN
52.0%
-16.9pp

Key Metrics

Symbol
Market Cap
P/E (TTM)
ROE (TTM)
Debt to Assets
SR$4.68B13.010.4%54.2%
NWE$4.37B26.15.8%38.3%
EE$3.96B27.45.9%34.2%

Long-Term Trends

Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
22.4%
Strong Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
35.4%
Profitability Improved
Cash Flow Stability
100%
Strong Cash Flow

Deep Research

Next earnings:Aug 6, 2026
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EPS:$1.09
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Revenue:$202.54M
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