CPK Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of CPK?

Ms. Sydney Hawthorne DavisCommunications Mang.Ms. Danielle MulliganAssistant Vice President of Communications & MarketingMr. William HughstonVice President & Chief HR OfficerMr. James F. MoriartyExecutive Vice President, Gen. Counsel, Corporation Sec. and Chief Policy & Risk OfficerMr. Kevin J. WebberSenior Vice President & Chief Devel. OfficerMr. Vikrant A. GadgilVice President & Chief Information OfficerMr. Jeffrey S. SylvesterSenior Vice President & Chief Operating OfficerMs. Beth W. CooperExecutive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Assistant Corporation Sec.Mr. Jeffry M. HouseholderPres, Chief Executive Officer & ChairmanMr. Alexander WhitelamHead of Investor RelationsMr. Michael D. GaltmanSenior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer

NYSE : CPK

Chesapeake Utilities

$123.77

-0.83-0.67%

At Close 4:00 PM

77.82

B+ESG ScoreESG Rating

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Stock Price Today

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) stock surged +2.50%, trading at $126.87 on NYSE, up from the previous close of $123.77. The stock opened at $124.21, fluctuating between $124.21 and $127.27 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

123.77

Prev. Close

Market Cap

124.21

Day Low

22.53

P/E Ratio

5.63

EPS (TTM)

0.74

Cash Flow per Share

124.21

Open

23.65M

Number of Shares

127.27

Day High

98.1%

Free Float in %

61.96

Book Value

110.76K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Jan 20, 2026	124.38	125.24	122.98	123.77	106.59K
Jan 16, 2026	124.85	125.71	123.92	124.60	144.9K
Jan 15, 2026	125.36	126.80	125.01	125.90	80.41K
Jan 14, 2026	125.51	125.60	124.26	125.22	80.43K
Jan 13, 2026	123.65	125.14	122.70	124.78	137.15K
Jan 12, 2026	122.64	124.59	122.56	123.49	43.31K
Jan 09, 2026	123.99	125.23	122.40	122.90	114.52K
Jan 08, 2026	119.91	123.65	119.91	123.45	99.15K
Jan 07, 2026	122.61	123.27	119.91	120.97	90.49K
Jan 06, 2026	122.64	123.02	121.25	121.76	142.35K
Jan 05, 2026	123.59	125.11	121.15	123.26	146.35K
Jan 02, 2026	124.36	125.85	123.26	124.31	111.34K
Dec 31, 2025	125.37	126.04	123.94	124.76	97.28K
Dec 30, 2025	125.92	126.92	125.25	125.26	69.08K
Dec 29, 2025	126.35	126.78	126.06	126.18	106.69K
Dec 26, 2025	125.83	126.23	125.02	125.92	67.21K
Dec 24, 2025	125.57	126.47	125.39	126.27	71K
Dec 23, 2025	124.37	125.87	123.85	125.18	73.3K
Dec 22, 2025	124.51	125.99	123.93	124.40	153.36K
Dec 19, 2025	127.71	129.15	124.41	125.11	271.81K

Contact Details

Dover, DE 19904

United States

https://www.chpk.com 302 734 6799

About Company

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation operates as an energy delivery company. The company operates through two segments, Regulated Energy and Unregulated Energy. The Regulated Energy segment engages in the natural gas distribution operations in central and southern Delaware, Maryland's eastern shore, and Florida; regulated natural gas transmission in the Delmarva Peninsula 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; and provision of compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and renewable natural gas transportation and pipeline solutions primarily to utilities and pipelines in the eastern United States. This segment also provides other unregulated energy services, such as energy-related merchandise sales; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services; and plumbing and electrical services. The company was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Dover, Delaware.

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Company Overview

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE:CPK) closed at $126.87 USD, gaining $3.10 (2.50%) from the previous close of $123.77. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $115.24 and $140.59. With a market capitalization of about $3.00 billion, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is classified as a mid-cap and shows market-like volatility (beta ~0.81). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 130.43 thousand shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Dover, DE, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation operates in the Utilities sector and the Regulated Gas industry. Led by CEO Jeffry Householder, the company employs approximately 1,200 people and listed since March 17, 1980. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation operates as an energy delivery company.

Technical Performance

CPK has shown mixed momentum, gaining 0.23% over the past week and -7.23% over the past quarter, though year-to-date performance is down -0.79%. Short-term trend indicators are mixed aligned (SMA20 -0.49%, SMA50 -4.28%, SMA200 -2.61%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 42.6 (neutral), while the ATR of 2.42 points to moderate volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -11.96% below its high and over 7.4% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 98.80 thousand shares is below the 3-month average of 122.00 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 22.8, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 3.38 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.96 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at -15.16, also below market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation last paid a dividend of 2.69 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 1.98%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around -$120.74. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation generated EPS of $5.65 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 7.7%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 10.56% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $0.82. The next quarter is forecast at $2.06. Next year's EPS is expected at $5.44. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 0 Strong Buy ratings, 0 Buy ratings, 3 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $141.00 to $120.00. The high target offers 13.92% upside. The low target suggests -3.05% downside. The mean target is $129.67. This offers 4.77% upside. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended November 06, 2025, missed forecasts by -8.89%. The prior quarter beat by 4.0%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include -2.27% in August 08, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has 23.54 million shares outstanding. The public float is 23.10 million shares, elevated short interest at 2.98% of float. This equals 511.08 thousand shares. The short ratio is 5.12 days. Institutional investors hold 90.68% of the float. Insiders own 1.84%. Cooper Beth W holds 90.71 thousand shares, SCHIMKAITIS JOHN R has 77.11 thousand shares and THOMPSON STEPHEN C has 70.48 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 12.20 thousand shares across 7 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Chesapeake Utilities generated $670.60M in revenue, or $36.38 per share. Gross margin was 38.07%, operating margin 22.49%, and net profit margin 13.00%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 2.64% and ROE at 7.00%.
On valuation metrics, Chesapeake Utilities trades at a P/E of 22.80, P/S of 3.38 and P/B of 1.96. Liquidity is tight, with a current ratio of 0.62 and quick ratio of 0.55. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 20.73 and cash conversion cycle is 8.90 days. Debt-to-equity is 1.04, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.14.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Chesapeake Utilities posted revenue of $670.60M, down slightly from $680.70M in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $255.28M (margin 38.07%). Operating income was $150.80M (margin 22.5%). Net income was$87.21M (EPS $4.75).
The company ended the quarter with $4.90M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $1.40B, and net debt of $1.39B. Total assets were $3.30B, with equity of $1.25B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $203.48M, free cash flow of $14.86M, and capital expenditures of - $188.62M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Chesapeake Utilities Corporation stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 2.17%, with price expected at $126.46 by February 03, 2026, within a range of $123.84 to $129.15 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 6.94%, reaching $132.36 by April 16, 2026, with a range of $128.62 to $135.94. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 2.94%, with price at $127.41 by January 15, 2027, within a range of $123.82 to $131.27.

Key Takeaways

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE:CPK) shares are flat -0.79% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been negative over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Chesapeake Utilities Corporation trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 22.8. Analyst sentiment is cautious, with the majority of ratings in Equal-Weight territory and a mean price target of $119.53, suggesting -3.43% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (2.17% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (6.94% over three months), and a longer-term gain (2.94% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) stock price?

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) stock price is $126.87 in the last trading session. During the trading session, CPK stock reached the peak price of $127.27 while $124.21 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in CPK stock occurred in the recent session was 2.5% while the dollar amount for the price change in CPK stock was $3.10.

CPK's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed CPK is part of Regulated Gas industry that operates in the broader Utilities sector. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of CPK?

Ms. Sydney Hawthorne Davis
Communications Mang.
Ms. Danielle Mulligan
Assistant Vice President of Communications & Marketing
Mr. William Hughston
Vice President & Chief HR Officer
Mr. James F. Moriarty
Executive Vice President, Gen. Counsel, Corporation Sec. and Chief Policy & Risk Officer
Mr. Kevin J. Webber
Senior Vice President & Chief Devel. Officer
Mr. Vikrant A. Gadgil
Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Mr. Jeffrey S. Sylvester
Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Beth W. Cooper
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Assistant Corporation Sec.
Mr. Jeffry M. Householder
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman
Mr. Alexander Whitelam
Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Michael D. Galtman
Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer

How CPK did perform over past 52-week?

CPK's closing price is 7.4% higher than its 52-week low of $115.24 where as its distance from 52-week high of $140.59 is -11.96%.

How many employees does CPK have?

Number of CPK employees currently stands at 1,200.

Link for CPK official website?

Official Website of CPK is: https://www.chpk.com

How do I contact CPK?

CPK could be contacted at phone 302 734 6799 and can also be accessed through its website. CPK operates from 909 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, DE 19904, United States.

How many shares of CPK are traded daily?

CPK stock volume for the day was 110.76K shares. The average number of CPK shares traded daily for last 3 months was 130.43K.

What is the market cap of CPK currently?

The market value of CPK currently stands at $3.00B with its latest stock price at $126.87 and 23.65M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	1200
Beta	0.81
Sales or Revenue	$670.60M
5Y Sales Change%	-0.167%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Utilities
Industry	Regulated Gas

CPK Company Profile and Key Details

Chesapeake Utilities

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