Is Chesapeake Utilities Corporation a good dividend stock?

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.25%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is CPK's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for CPK stock is currently 2.25%.

How much does CPK pay in dividends per year?

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation pays an annual dividend of $2.7900 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does CPK pay dividends?

CPK stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is CPK's dividend growing?

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's 3-year dividend CAGR is 8.59%.

CPK Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.25% as of Jun 29, 2026. It pays $2.79 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 9.26% 5-year compound annual rate.

2.98B

Market cap

19.77x

Current P/E

18.98x

Forward P/E

2.25%

Dividend yield

$2.79

CPK dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — CPK pays out about 45% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	48.90%
Operating margin	26.45%
Pretax margin	19.34%
Net margin	14.24%
Effective tax rate	26.37%
ROA	3.11%
ROE	8.31%
D/E	1.02x
Interest coverage ratio	3.64x

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CPK valuation

P/E	19.77x
P/S	3.36x
P/B	1.75x
P/CF	11.94x
P/FCF	-9.83x
P/OCF	11.94x
PEG	-6.62x
EV multiple	3.94x

About

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) operates as a diversified energy enterprise, delivering a range of energy solutions to its customers. The company's operations are distinctly divided into two primary segments: Regulated Energy and Unregulated Energy. The Regulated Energy division manages essential utility services, which include the distribution of natural gas across central and southern Delaware, Maryland's eastern shore, and various parts of Florida.