Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.58
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.1%
Payout Ratio
43.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
22 years
CPK Dividend Income Check
Safety
43.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
22 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.6% and trend is rising.
CPK Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.1%
Trailing DPS$2.58
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout43.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak22 years
3Y CAGR8.9%
5Y CAGR9.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.1%
1Y Total Return-3.5%
5Y Total Return15.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,55710Y ago$23,30120Y ago$78,336
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CPK Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
CPK Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation distributes 43.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CPK has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.9% and 5-year CAGR of 9.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CPK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.1% dividend yield, 2.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 15.6%, with dividends contributing 9.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,301 today.
CPK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$11.72
Avg/Payment$0.5860
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026Latest | $0.6850 | — | 2.10% | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.6850 | — | 2.12% | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.6850 | — | 2.13% | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.6850 | ↑ +7.0% | 2.19% | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.6400 | — | 2.01% | Apr 7, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.6400 | — | 1.99% | Jan 6, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.6400 | — | 1.99% | Oct 7, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.6400 | ↑ +8.5% | 2.29% | Jul 5, 2024 |
CPK Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.1%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
43.3% payout
Streak
22Y
9.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.1%
#8 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPKChesapeake Utilities… | $3.0B | 2.1% | 43.3% | 22 | Sustainable |
2nd  SRSpire Inc. | $5.1B | 3.6% | 67.1% | 12 | Watch |
 NJRNew Jersey Resources… | $5.5B | 3.3% | 53.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  RGCORGC Resources, Inc. | $238M | 3.5% | 68.8% | 10 | Watch |
 SWXSouthwest Gas Holdin… | $6.6B | 2.7% | 40.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 OGSONE Gas, Inc. | $5.4B | 3.1% | 60.8% | 12 | Watch |
 NFGNational Fuel Gas Co… | $7.7B | 2.5% | 36.3% | 31 | Sustainable |
1st  NWNNorthwest Natural Ho… | $2.0B | 3.9% | 68.2% | 7 | Watch |
 ATOAtmos Energy Corpora… | $30.5B | 1.9% | 46.2% | 28 | Sustainable |
CPK Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.69 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $2.70 | 7.4% | 4 | $5.97 | 45.1% | 2.22x | 2.6% |
| 2024 | $2.51 | 8.9% | 4 | $5.26 | 47.7% | 2.10x | 2.4% |
| 2023 | $2.30 | 10.6% | 4 | $4.73 | 48.7% | 2.05x | 2.2% |
| 2022 | $2.09 | 10.9% | 4 | $5.04 | 41.4% | 2.42x | 2.0% |
| 2021 | $1.88 | 9.0% | 4 | $4.73 | 39.7% | 2.52x | 1.8% |
| 2020 | $1.72 | 8.8% | 4 | $4.25 | 40.6% | 2.46x | 1.6% |
| 2019 | $1.59 | 10.5% | 4 | $3.63 | 43.7% | 2.29x | 1.5% |
| 2018 | $1.44 | 12.1% | 4 | $3.45 | 41.6% | 2.40x | 1.4% |
| 2017 | $1.28 | 6.4% | 4 | $3.55 | 36.1% | 2.77x | 1.2% |
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Start ComparisonCPK — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CPK stock.
How much dividend does CPK pay per share?
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.58 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.1%. Payments are made Annual.
When is CPK's next ex-dividend date?
CPK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CPK typically pays dividends Annual.
Is CPK's dividend safe?
CPK's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +43.3% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 22 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is CPK a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 22 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does CPK pay dividends?
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.58 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CPK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CPK five years ago would be worth approximately $11,557 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CPK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CPK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.