Chesapeake Utilities' growth case rests on rate base expansion, with PPE net rising roughly 30% from $2.7B in 2024Q4 to $3.5B in 2026Q3 while equity grew more slowly from $1.4B to $1.7B, suggesting the Florida build-out is the principal earnings lever.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 5, 2026 | $0.89-4.4% vs $0.93 | $196M+1.3% vs $193M |
Q3 2026 Aug 6, 2026 | $1.05-1.9% vs $1.07 | $202M+1.5% vs $199M |
Q2 2026 May 6, 2026 | $2.47+3.8% vs $2.38 | $353M+3.9% vs $340M |
Q1 2026 Feb 25, 2026 | $1.94+0.0% vs $1.94 | $259M+24.1% vs $209M |
Chesapeake Utilities NYSE: CPK reported higher third-quarter earnings as natural gas infrastructure investments, customer growth and interim rates at Florida City Gas helped offset rising operating costs.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation ( CPK ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call November 6, 2026 8:30 AM EST Company Participants Lucia Dempsey - Head of Investor Relations Jeffrey Householder - President, CEO & Chairman James Moriarty - Executive VP, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Policy & Risk Officer Jeffrey S. Sylvester - Senior VP, CFO & Principal Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Alexis Kania - BTIG, LLC, Research Division Juan Vidales - Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. Dylan Lipner Christopher Ellinghaus - Siebert Williams Shank & Co., L.L.C.
Net income and earnings per share ("EPS")* were $21.6 million and $0.89, respectively, for the third quarter of 2026 and $106.3 million and $4.40, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 with a year-to-date growth rate of 8.4 percent on Adjusted EPS** Adjusted gross margin** growth of $11.5 million for the third quarter of 2026 and $42.7 million year to date, representing a 9.2 percent growth rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, driven largely by regulatory initiatives and infrastructure programs, transmission expansion projects, natural gas organic growth, improved contributions from our unregulated businesses, and increased customer consumption. Announced a joint venture agreement with NextEra Energy Resources to finance and own 49 percent of the Florida Energy Pathway ("FEP") project, a $1.2 billion, 97-mile intrastate natural gas transmission infrastructure project that supports energy reliability in South Florida.
DOVER, Del., Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At their meeting held today, the Board of Directors of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.735 per share on the Company's common stock.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $140.28 | $3.37B | 22.37 | 18.14% | 15.09% | 9.2% | 1.84% | |
| $88.81 | $5.25B | 9.57 | -4.5% | 21.62% | 15.85% | 3.5% | |
| $54.34 | $5.48B | 15.10 | 13.94% | 16.38% | 14.42% | 3.29% | |
| $23.19 | $241.34M | 17.28 | 12.63% | 13.05% | 11.73% | 3.54% | |
| $91.33 | $6.61B | 25.42 | -62.05% | 15.19% | 6.42% | 2.7% | |
| $80.92 | $5.08B | 17.45 | 16.5% | 12.61% | 8.35% | 3.28% |
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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) reported $1.01B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $930.0M in fiscal year 2025. That is 680% more than the $119.3M of fiscal year 1996.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) grew revenue by 14.0% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) earned $152.4M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 15.1% net margin).
Yes. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) pays a dividend that yields 1.84% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) had a return on equity (ROE) of 9.2% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) had negative free cash flow of $296.1M over the trailing twelve months.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) has a dividend payout ratio of 43%. This suggests the dividend is well-covered and sustainable.
