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Chesapeake Utilities (CPK)
NYSE:CPK
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) Stock Price & Analysis
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CPK Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$82.86 - $130.12
Previous Close$100.75
Volume101.31K
Average Volume (3M)138.86K
Market Cap
$2.24B
Enterprise Value$3.63B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.40B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.3
Beta0.62
Next Earnings
May 08, 2024EPS Estimate
$2.11Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.37%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.72
Shares Outstanding22,238,384
10 Day Avg. Volume81,492
30 Day Avg. Volume138,856
Standard Deviation0.06
R-Squared0.27
Alpha-0.00101
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)3.07
Price to Sales (P/S)12.09
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)27.50
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.42
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.42
Enterprise Value/Ebitda20.18
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$120.50Price Target Upside17.55% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
Chesapeake Utilities News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Chesapeake Utilities Announces Q4 and Full Year 2023 Results
PremiumPre-Earnings
Is CPK a Buy, Before Earnings?Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings Performance4Q Operating EPS Exceeds Expectations; Analysts recommend a 'Buy' based on robust quarterly earnings performance.
Financial StrategyCompany's target of a 50% equity to total capitalization ratio underlines a strong balance sheet and a prudent financial strategy that could attract investors.
Strategic AcquisitionsFCG Acquisition on Track – Analysts anticipate the acquisition to drive future growth and enhance shareholder value.
Bears Say
Earnings Report4Q23 revenue of $185.3M was below the $234.6M consensus and the $230.3M estimate.
Growth ForecastCPK's guidance for the upcoming year projects only a 1.5% growth over the previous year's adjusted figures.
ValuationShares are currently viewed as fully valued, with a premium price-to-earnings ratio compared to peers, implying limited upside potential.
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Ownership Overview
4.75% Insiders
23.84% Mutual Funds
30.00% Other Institutional Investors
41.42% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
ProductionRisks related to the company’s ability to manufacture goods and services
CPK FAQ
What was Chesapeake Utilities’s price range in the past 12 months?
Chesapeake Utilities lowest stock price was $82.86 and its highest was $130.12 in the past 12 months.
What is Chesapeake Utilities’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Chesapeake Utilities’s upcoming earnings report date?
Chesapeake Utilities’s upcoming earnings report date is May 08, 2024 which is in 19 days.
How were Chesapeake Utilities’s earnings last quarter?
Chesapeake Utilities released its earnings results on Feb 21, 2024. The company reported $1.64 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.555 by $0.085.
Is Chesapeake Utilities overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Chesapeake Utilities’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Chesapeake Utilities pay dividends?
Chesapeake Utilities does not currently pay dividends.
What is Chesapeake Utilities’s EPS estimate?
Chesapeake Utilities’s EPS estimate is $2.11.
How many shares outstanding does Chesapeake Utilities have?
Chesapeake Utilities has 22,238,384 shares outstanding.
What happened to Chesapeake Utilities’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Chesapeake Utilities reported an EPS of $1.64 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.555. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.696%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Chesapeake Utilities?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Chesapeake Utilities’s share is Soros Fund Mangment LLC. It holds Chesapeake Utilities’s shares valued at 11M.
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Chesapeake Utilities Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$120.50 (17.55% Upside)
$120.50 (17.55% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
CPK Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 73%
Sector Average 73%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 100.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-20.78%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.39%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
49.19%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Chesapeake Utilities
Chesapeake Utilities Corp. engages in the distribution and transmission of natural gas, propane and electricity; and generation of electricity and steam. It operates through the following segments: Regulated Energy and Unregulated Energy. The Regulated Energy segment distributes and transmits gas, natural gas, and electricity. The Unregulated Energy segment markets and sells propane, crude oil, and natural gas. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Dover, DE.
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CPK Company Deck
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CPK Earnings Call
Q4 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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CPK Stock 12 Months Forecast
Average Price Target
$120.50
▲(17.55% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering CPK
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
15/23 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+10.73%
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