CPKUtilities · Utilities - Regulated GasThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering Chesapeake Utilities Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $149 — +9.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 53 of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Chesapeake Utilities Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (86): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Issuance (23): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CPK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +9.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $136 → $134 |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $134 → $136 |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Mizuho | Initiates | Outperform | $150 |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Mizuho | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $132 → $134 |
| 12 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Equal-Weight | $132 |
| 12 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 22 July 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 29 Apr 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 22 Apr 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 22 Nov 2024 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 Oct 2024 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 7 Oct 2024 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 13 Aug 2024 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 30 Oct 2026, Chesapeake Utilities Corp. returned +8.5% against +12.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 80% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Chesapeake Utilities Corp. has a market value of $3.4B and an enterprise value of $5.0B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $993.5M. The latest quarter grew 4.7% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $150.2M, a 15.1% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $6.27.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$193.5M, after $501.6M of capital spending.
Chesapeake Utilities Corp. spent $64.1M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 21.8×; forward P/E: 18.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.16%, paying out 45% of earnings.
Chesapeake Utilities Corp. employs 1,300 people — $764K of revenue per employee.
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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation will host its third-quarter 2026 earnings conference call and webcast on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
Why it matters — The announcement provides CPK watchers with the date and time of the company's scheduled quarterly earnings discussion.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation announced it has established an at-the-market (ATM) equity offering program to sell shares of its common stock having an aggregate sales price of up to $225 million, from time to time through designated managers or forward sellers.
Why it matters — The program allows Chesapeake Utilities to raise up to $225 million in capital by issuing common stock over time, which CPK watchers would monitor for potential share dilution and the company's future funding plans.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation announced the sale of a 49% ownership interest in its Florida Energy Pathway Project to NextEra Energy Resources, which will acquire a minority interest in the South Florida natural gas infrastructure project. The announcement was made in Dover, Delaware.
Why it matters — A CPK watcher would care because bringing in NextEra Energy Resources as a minority partner could help fund and de-risk a major infrastructure project while potentially unlocking capital for Chesapeake Utilities.
Chesapeake Utilities reported higher second-quarter adjusted earnings and raised its 2026 capital-spending outlook, driven by customer growth, infrastructure investment, and the planned Florida Energy Pathway natural gas project.
Why it matters — The raised capital-spending outlook signals the company's confidence in future growth opportunities, particularly in Florida, which could support long-term earnings momentum for CPK.
Seeking Alpha published the Q2 2026 earnings call transcript for Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK), covering management's discussion of the company's second-quarter financial results and operations.
Why it matters — The transcript gives CPK stakeholders direct insight into management's commentary on the quarterly results and outlook.
The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Chesapeake Utilities Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $149, with estimates ranging from $134 to $160. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 7 analysts covering Chesapeake Utilities Corp., 4 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Chesapeake Utilities Corp. 53 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 31 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 31 Oct 2026, Chesapeake Utilities Corp. ranks 53 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (86 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +9.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Chesapeake Utilities Corp. 53 out of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Chesapeake Utilities Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CPK are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $134 to $160 over the next 12 months.
Chesapeake Utilities Corp. returned +8.5% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy delivery company that provides essential utility services across the United States. Chesapeake Utilities focuses on the distribution and transmission of natural gas, electricity distribution, propane distribution, and the generation of electricity and steam.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 28 Oct 2026): "Chesapeake Utilities to Host its Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast on November 6, 2026". Chesapeake Utilities Corporation will host its third-quarter 2026 earnings conference call and webcast on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy delivery company that provides essential utility services across the United States. Chesapeake Utilities focuses on the distribution and transmission of natural gas, electricity distribution, propane distribution, and the generation of electricity and steam. Its operations also include mobile compressed natural gas services and related energy solutions that support residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company serves regulated and unregulated markets through distinct business segments, giving it a broad role in local energy infrastructure and utility services. Headquartered in Dover, Delaware, Chesapeake Utilities plays an important part in delivering energy to communities and businesses across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions.
CEO Mr. Jeffry M. Householder · 1,300 employees · United States · https://www.chpk.com
