Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE:CPK – Get Free Report) will likely be releasing its Q3 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, November 5th. Analysts expect Chesapeake Utilities to announce earnings of $0.9310 per share and revenue of $193.31 million for the quarter. Chesapeake Utilities has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.750-8.000 EPS. Individuals can check the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.
Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE:CPK – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The utilities provider reported $1.05 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.07 by ($0.02). The company had revenue of $201.90 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $198.91 million. Chesapeake Utilities had a return on equity of 9.34% and a net margin of 15.12%. Chesapeake Utilities’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.04 EPS. On average, analysts expect Chesapeake Utilities to post $6.40 EPS for the current fiscal year and $7.35 EPS for the next fiscal year.
Chesapeake Utilities Stock Performance
Shares of CPK opened at $133.90 on Thursday. Chesapeake Utilities has a one year low of $118.88 and a one year high of $140.83. The company has a market cap of $3.23 billion, a PE ratio of 21.36 and a beta of 0.65. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $131.06 and a 200-day moving average of $129.09. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 0.32 and a quick ratio of 0.28.
Chesapeake Utilities Announces Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, October 5th. Shareholders of record on Monday, September 14th were issued a $0.7350 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, September 14th. This represents a $2.94 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.2%. Chesapeake Utilities’s dividend payout ratio is presently 46.89%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of equities research analysts have commented on CPK shares. Weiss Ratings raised Chesapeake Utilities from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 21st. Huntington assumed coverage on Chesapeake Utilities in a research report on Monday, September 14th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $150.00 target price on the stock. Barclays set a $134.00 target price on Chesapeake Utilities and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, October 19th. Wells Fargo & Company set a $136.00 target price on Chesapeake Utilities and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 30th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut shares of Chesapeake Utilities from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, August 1st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have issued a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $142.50.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on CPK
Chesapeake Utilities Company Profile
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an energy delivery company that provides natural gas, propane, electricity and related services to residential, commercial, industrial and institutional customers. Its operations include regulated utility businesses as well as unregulated energy and infrastructure activities.
The company distributes natural gas and electricity, transports natural gas through pipeline systems, and supplies propane and other fuels. It also develops and operates energy infrastructure and provides renewable natural gas and other energy solutions through its portfolio of operating subsidiaries.
Founded in 1859, Chesapeake Utilities serves customers primarily in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Florida and Ohio.
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