Chesapeake Utilities Corp (CPK) Stock Price & Analysis
Chesapeake Utilities Corp (CPK) rose 0.87% to USD 135.78 as of July 25, 2026 at 02:24 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
CPK last closed at USD 134.61; the session ranged USD 132.2–137.36 on volume of 84,693 shares. Market capitalization is $3.26B, with a 52-week range of USD 118.84–140.59 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:24 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 02:24 UTC)
| Price | USD 135.78 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.87% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 134.61 |
| Open | USD 135.8 |
| Day Range | USD 132.2 – 137.36 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 118.84 – 140.59 |
| Volume | 84,693 shares |
| Market Cap | $3.26B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (CPK)
Nexqual's technical model rates CPK "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 02:24 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 65.07 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 125.78) |
| MACD | 2.97 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (CPK)
Wall Street analysts rate CPK "Buy" based on 5 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 148 (range USD 132–164), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:24 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 5 |
| Mean Target | USD 148 |
| High Target | USD 164 |
| Low Target | USD 132 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 3 / 0 |
Earnings (CPK)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-06 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.07 |
| Revenue Estimate | $198.91M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 1.04 vs est 1.02 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:24 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CPK)
| Total Revenue | $984.40M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +18.20% |
| Gross Margin | +40.35% |
| Operating Margin | +28.15% |
| Profit Margin | +15.11% |
| ROE | +9.60% |
| Debt / Equity | 100.93 |
| Current Ratio | 0.43 |
| Total Cash | $4.70M |
| Total Debt | $1.67B |
| Free Cash Flow | $-244.31M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:24 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CPK)
Nexqual rates Chesapeake Utilities Corp's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 02:24 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +18% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 40%, operating 28% |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $5M cash vs $1.67B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$244M, burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 10%, ROA 4.3% |
Ownership (CPK)
| Insider Ownership | +1.34% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +92.27% |
| Shares Outstanding | 24.00M |
| Float | 23.73M |
| Short % of Float | +3.94% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:24 UTC.
Leadership (CPK)
Chesapeake Utilities Corp is led by Jeffry M. Householder (age 67), President, CEO & Chairman, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:24 UTC.
| President, CEO & Chairman | Jeffry M. Householder (age 67) |
|---|---|
| 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 Corp include T. Rowe Price, Neuberger Berman Group, LLC, Wellington Management, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:24 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price | 16.04% |
| Neuberger Berman Group, LLC | 7.24% |
| Wellington Management | 3.75% |
| Alliancebernstein L.P. | 3.19% |
| -Price (T.Rowe) U.S. Small-Cap Value Equity Trust | 2.72% |
| Invesco | 2.01% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 23.21% |
| Vanguard Group | 11.96% |
| State Street | 5.18% |
| Geode Capital | 2.39% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:24 UTC.
From Chesapeake Utilities Corp's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-25)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Chesapeake Utilities Corporation operates as an energy delivery company in the United States.
- It 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, Ohio, and Florida; and regulated electric distribution in northeast and northwest Florida.
- Its Unregulated Energy segment is involved 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; provision of compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and renewable natural gas transportation and pipeline solutions primarily to utilities and pipelines in the United States; and sustainable energy investments.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 02:24 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.