Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) Stock Price & Analysis
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) closed at USD 134.17 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 3.27% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 129.92; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 129.9–134.57 on volume of 201,319 shares. Market capitalization is $3.39B, with a 52-week range of USD 118.88–140.83 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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Key facts (CPK)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.29 on a 1–5 scale) (7 analysts), mean target USD 147.25 (range 134–160).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +5.3% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +14.1% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.94, revenue estimate $187M.
Analysts (CPK)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.29 on a 1–5 scale), 7 analysts; mean target USD 147.25 (low 134, high 160).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | Barclays | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $136 → $134 |
| 2026-09-30 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $134 → $136 |
| 2026-09-11 | Mizuho | Initiated | Outperform | $150 |
| 2026-08-10 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $132 → $134 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CPK)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +5.3% | +14.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +5.3% | +2.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 20.1% | 22.6% |
| Max drawdown | -13.0% (Nov 2025→Jun 2026) | -38.7% (Dec 2021→Nov 2023) |
CPK analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.94 | $0.91 | +3.2% | $186.7M | 5 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.98 | $2.03 | -2.5% | $276.3M | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $6.48 | $6.43 | +0.8% | $1.03B | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $7.33 | $7.32 | +0.1% | $1.08B | 7 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC)
| Price | USD 134.17 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.27% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 129.92 |
| Open | USD 130.26 |
| Day Range | USD 129.9 – 134.57 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 118.88 – 140.83 |
| Volume | 201,319 shares |
| Market Cap | $3.39B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (CPK)
Nexqual's technical model rates CPK "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 61.03 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 131.06) |
| MACD | 0.34 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (CPK)
Wall Street analysts rate CPK "Buy" based on 7 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 147.25 (range USD 134–160), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 7 |
| Mean Target | USD 147.25 |
| High Target | USD 160 |
| Low Target | USD 134 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 3 / 0 |
Earnings (CPK)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.94 |
| Revenue Estimate | $186.65M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.05 vs est 1.07 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 2.47 vs est 2.38 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.94 vs est 1.97 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.82 vs est 0.94 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CPK)
| Total Revenue | $993.50M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +4.70% |
| Gross Margin | +40.34% |
| Operating Margin | +26.20% |
| Profit Margin | +15.12% |
| ROE | +9.47% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.01 |
| Current Ratio | 0.32 |
| Total Cash | $400,000 |
| Total Debt | $1.69B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CPK)
Nexqual rates Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +18% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 40%, operating 26% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $400K cash vs $1.69B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $308M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 9%, ROA 4.3% |
Ownership (CPK)
| Insider Ownership | +1.33% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +94.25% |
| Shares Outstanding | 25.25M |
| Float | 23.86M |
| Short % of Float | +4.81% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Leadership (CPK)
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is led by Jeffry M. Householder, President, CEO & Chairman, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| President, CEO & Chairman | Jeffry M. Householder |
|---|---|
| Senior VP, CFO & Principal Financial Officer | Jeffrey S. Sylvester |
| Senior VP, Chief Technology & Administrative Officer | Abhijit Bhatwadekar |
| Senior Vice President of Regulatory & External Affairs | Cheryl M. Martin |
Major Backers & Investors (CPK)
Notable institutional backers of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation include T. Rowe Price, Neuberger Berman Group, LLC, Wellington Management, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price | 10.34% |
| Neuberger Berman Group, LLC | 4.56% |
| Wellington Management | 3.9% |
| Alliancebernstein L.P. | 2.92% |
| Invesco | 2.29% |
| TR PRICE-Price (T.Rowe) U.S. Small-Cap Value Equity Trust | 1.79% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 15.55% |
| Vanguard Group | 8.02% |
| State Street | 5.57% |
| Geode Capital | 2.59% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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