Chesapeake Utilities Corp is an energy delivery company engaged in the distribution of natural gas, electricity, and propane; the transmission of natural gas; the generation of electricity and steam; and providing mobile compressed natural gas and other energy-related services to its customers. The company operates in two reportable segments, Regulated Energy and Unregulated Energy. The company's natural gas and electric distribution operations in Delaware, Maryland, and Florida are subject to regulation by PSC. Eastern Shore's natural gas transmission is subject to regulation by the FERC, and Peninsula Pipeline and Aspire Energy Express, its intrastate pipeline subsidiaries, are subject to regulation by the Florida PSC and Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, respectively.
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Chesapeake Utilities, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) has returned 4.10% so far this year and 2.66% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, CPK has achieved an annualized return of 7.57%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
The table below presents the monthly returns of Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.47% | 5.45% | -7.12% | 3.11% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 0.44% | 4.74% | 1.64% | 2.74% | -7.61% | -1.46% | 0.30% | 2.52% | 9.50% | -5.36% | 9.20% | -9.78% |
| 2024 | -3.56% | 0.38% | 5.68% | -1.74% | 5.55% | -5.10% | 10.48% | -0.01% | 5.60% | -3.54% | 9.39% | -8.19% |
| 2023 | 6.39% | 1.98% | 0.17% | -3.45% | 3.64% | -6.74% | 0.03% | -6.81% | -11.30% | -8.94% | 7.66% | 10.93% |
| 2022 | -6.63% | -1.63% | 4.36% | -9.03% | 6.18% | -3.83% | 6.39% | -7.90% | -8.35% | 6.38% | -4.38% | -2.11% |
| 2021 | -5.21% | 3.93% | 8.64% | 1.86% | -4.07% | 5.17% | 3.92% | 4.86% | -8.61% | 8.37% | -2.94% | 12.92% |
| 2020 | -0.15% | -11.49% | 0.11% | 6.92% | 4.83% | -7.02% | 0.79% | -3.38% | 3.55% | 15.42% | 6.14% | 3.17% |
| 2019 | 12.34% | -0.48% | 1.27% | 1.27% | -2.16% | 3.90% | -0.79% | 1.03% | 0.60% | 0.41% | -4.14% | 5.46% |
| 2018 | -6.90% | -9.57% | 4.22% | 8.03% | 5.20% | -0.06% | 6.01% | 2.63% | -2.33% | -5.53% | 8.28% | -5.92% |
| 2017 | -2.90% | 5.35% | 1.10% | 6.08% | 1.23% | 1.15% | 2.86% | 2.38% | -1.70% | 2.74% | 5.62% | -8.18% |
| 2016 | -4.80% | -3.07% | 15.18% | -3.58% | -0.30% | -4.07% | 5.38% | 0.93% | 3.64% |
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of CPK compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
The current Chesapeake Utilities volatility is 1.51%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 3.99B | 3.58B | 3.30B | 2.22B | 2.11B | 1.93B | 1.78B | 1.69B | 1.42B | 1.23B | 1.07B | 904.47M | 837.52M | 733.75M | 709.07M |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 1.60B | 1.39B | 1.25B | 832.80M | 774.13M | 697.09M | 561.58M | 518.44M | 486.29M | 446.09M | 358.14M | 300.32M | 278.77M | 256.60M | 240.78M |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity (USD) | 1.60B | 1.39B | 1.25B | 832.80M | 774.13M | 697.09M | 561.58M | 518.44M | 486.29M | 446.09M | 358.14M | 300.32M | 278.77M | 256.60M | 240.78M |
| Other Non-current Liabilities (USD) | 366.40M | 467.40M | 472.22M | 412.41M | 395.51M | 383.37M | 311.70M | 319.80M | 312.94M | 303.18M | 277.16M | 248.41M | 214.81M | 204.88M | - |
| Long-term Debt (USD) | 1.50B | 1.30B | 1.20B | 600.80M | 568.80M | 523.00M | 486.60M | 327.20M | 205.20M | 145.90M | 153.70M | 161.50M | 122.00M | 110.10M | - |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | 1.87B | 1.77B | 1.67B | 1.01B | 964.31M | 906.37M | 798.30M | 647.00M | 518.14M | 449.08M | 430.86M | 409.91M | 336.81M | 314.98M | 310.79M |
| Other Current Liabilities (USD) | 393.10M | 317.20M | 292.36M | 292.87M | 308.30M | 254.79M | 353.02M | 384.51M | 325.20M | 266.62M | 230.28M | 139.55M | 160.07M | 112.74M | 94.99M |
| Wages (USD) | 21.60M | 23.90M | 16.54M | 14.66M | 15.51M | 13.99M | 16.24M | 13.92M | 13.11M | 10.50M | 10.01M | 10.08M | 8.39M | 7.44M | 6.93M |
| Accounts Payable (USD) | 115.20M | 78.30M | 77.48M | 61.50M | 52.63M | 60.25M | 54.07M | 129.80M | 74.69M | 56.94M | 39.30M | 44.61M | 53.48M | 41.99M | 55.58M |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 529.90M | 419.40M | 386.38M | 369.02M | 376.43M | 329.03M | 423.32M | 528.23M | 413.00M | 334.05M | 279.59M | 194.24M | 221.94M | 162.17M | 157.50M |
| Liabilities (USD) | 2.40B | 2.19B | 2.06B | 1.38B | 1.34B | 1.24B | 1.22B | 1.18B | 931.14M | 783.13M | 710.45M | 604.15M | 558.75M | 477.15M | 468.29M |
| Other Non-current Assets (USD) | 626.20M | 621.80M | 645.77M | 192.73M | 183.66M | 186.59M | 176.45M | 111.96M | 108.13M | 99.56M | 98.88M | 89.93M | 76.89M | 88.57M | 90.48M |
| Intangible Assets (USD) | 13.20M | 15.00M | 16.87M | 17.86M | 13.19M | 8.29M | 8.13M | 6.21M | 4.69M | 1.84M | 2.22M | 2.40M | 2.98M | 2.80M | 3.13M |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | 3.12B | 2.74B | 2.46B | 1.81B | 1.74B | 1.60B | 1.46B | 1.38B | 1.13B | 986.66M | 854.95M | 689.76M | 631.25M | 541.78M | 487.70M |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | 3.76B | 3.37B | 3.12B | 2.02B | 1.94B | 1.80B | 1.65B | 1.50B | 1.24B | 1.09B | 956.05M | 782.10M | 711.11M | 633.15M | 581.31M |
| Other Current Assets (USD) | 217.30M | 187.00M | 170.29M | 178.11M | 156.01M | 123.19M | 120.90M | 181.46M | 164.97M | 134.36M | 105.39M | 115.72M | 119.50M | 94.58M | 122.69M |
| Prepaid Expenses (USD) | 19.70M | 17.30M | 15.41M | 15.87M | 17.12M | 13.24M | 13.93M | 10.08M | 13.62M | 6.79M | 7.15M | 6.65M | 6.91M | 6.02M | 5.07M |
| Current Assets (USD) | 237.00M | 204.30M | 185.70M | 193.98M | 173.14M | 136.43M | 134.83M | 191.54M | 178.59M | 141.15M | 112.54M | 122.37M | 126.41M | 100.60M | 127.76M |
| Assets (USD) | 3.99B | 3.58B | 3.30B | 2.22B | 2.11B | 1.93B | 1.78B | 1.69B | 1.42B | 1.23B | 1.07B | 904.47M | 837.52M | 733.75M | 709.07M |
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.685 per share, payable on April 6, 2026. The company has maintained uninterrupted dividend payments for 65 years and has increased its annualized dividend annually since 2004.
Dean Capital Management acquired 27,851 shares of Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) worth approximately $3.47 million in a new position that represents 1.48% of the fund's assets under management. The investment reflects confidence in the diversified utility company's regulated natural gas, electric, and propane operations across the eastern U.S., with the company demonstrating faster-than-expected profit growth and reaffirming earnings guidance through 2028.
Tufton Capital Management increased its position in Chesapeake Utilities by 23,304 shares ($3.07 million) in a January 28 SEC filing. The stake now represents 2.06% of the fund's assets under management. The investment reflects confidence in the company's capital-heavy growth phase, regulated returns, infrastructure expansion, and modest but durable cash flows, despite the stock underperforming the S&P 500 by 11 percentage points over the past year.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.685 per share, payable on January 5, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 15, 2025. The company has maintained dividend payments for 65 consecutive years and has increased its annualized dividend annually since 2004.
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