CPK Dividend History & Analysis | 2.2% Yield

CPK has a dividend yield of 2.2% and paid 2.79 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.22%
Payout Ratio 44.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9%
Consistency Lifetime 100%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.6%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 63.8%
Chowder Number yield + growth 11.2% below 15% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y +22.7% avg 1.81% vs now 2.22%
Debt / EBITDA leverage 4.3x elevated
Income per 10k invested 222 USD per year
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly CPK annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash Chesapeake Utilities distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year CPK year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how Chesapeake Utilities's dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History CPK dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how Chesapeake Utilities's payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) Price (left)

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Top 10 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
SPH NYSE
Suburban Propane
1,186 M 6.82% 11.95%
ENG MC
Enagás S.A.
5,020 M 6.57% 8.41%
NTGY MC
Naturgy Energy
28,802 M 5.49% 8.19%
IG MI
Italgas
11,875 M 4.52% 9.61%
SR NYSE
Spire
4,710 M 3.99% 5.56%
NWN NYSE
Northwest Natural Gas
2,051 M 4.31% 4.69%
NJR NYSE
NewJersey Resources
5,672 M 3.81% 5.64%
MDU NYSE
MDU Resources
4,329 M 2.91% 5.41%
OGS NYSE
One Gas
4,853 M 3.34% 4.36%
SWX NYSE
Southwest Gas Holdings
6,500 M 2.99% 4.30%
Top 10 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
NTGY MC
Naturgy Energy
28,802 M 11.79% 99.1%
ATO NYSE
Atmos Energy
29,523 M 9.20% 100.0%
CPK NYSE
Chesapeake Utilities
2,929 M 8.95% 100.0%
IG MI
Italgas
11,875 M 9.29% 100.0%
MDU NYSE
MDU Resources
4,329 M 14.51% 98.9%
NJR NYSE
NewJersey Resources
5,672 M 7.11% 100.0%
SR NYSE
Spire
4,710 M 4.67% 100.0%
NFG NYSE
National Fuel Gas
7,365 M 4.08% 100.0%
OGS NYSE
One Gas
4,853 M 2.69% 100.0%
NWN NYSE
Northwest Natural Gas
2,051 M 0.51% 100.0%

CPK Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data

Jan - -
Feb - -
Mar 0.47% 100
Apr - -
May - -
Jun 0.54% 100
Jul - -
Aug - -
Sep 0.48% 100
Oct - -
Nov - -
Dec 0.48% 100

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 20 Payments (USD) as of July 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 2026-07-06 Quarterly 0.735 +7.3% 0.6%
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 2026-04-06 Quarterly 0.685 0% 0.52%
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2026-01-05 Quarterly 0.685 0% 0.54%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-10-06 Quarterly 0.685 0% 0.55%
2025-06-16 2025-06-16 2025-07-07 Quarterly 0.685 +7% 0.57%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-04-07 Quarterly 0.64 0% 0.51%
2024-12-16 2024-12-16 2025-01-06 Quarterly 0.64 0% 0.5%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-10-07 Quarterly 0.64 0% 0.52%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-07-05 Quarterly 0.64 +8.5% 0.61%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-05 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.57%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2024-01-05 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.55%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-10-05 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.53%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-07-05 Quarterly 0.59 +10.3% 0.46%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-04-05 Quarterly 0.535 0% 0.43%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2023-01-05 Quarterly 0.535 0% 0.44%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-10-05 Quarterly 0.535 0% 0.43%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-07-05 Quarterly 0.535 +11.5% 0.43%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-04-05 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.34%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2022-01-05 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.35%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-10-05 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.38%

CPK Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of CPK?

As of July 2026, CPK's dividend yield is 2.22%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.79 USD by the current share price of 125.26.

Does CPK pay a dividend?

As of July 2026, CPK paid a dividend of 2.79 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-15 and the payout was 0.735 USD.

How often does CPK pay dividends?

CPK pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CPK has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-15.

CPK dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CPK for the next payments are between 0.727 (-1.1%) and 0.746 (+1.5%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.35%.

Will CPK pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.735 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CPK?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CPK?

CPK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.95% per year. Strong growth: CPK's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CPK?

CPK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.55%. If you bought CPK's shares at 109.54 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.79 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.55% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CPK?

CPK Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Chesapeake Utilities has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CPK have a good Dividend Yield?

CPK's 2.22% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CPK?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CPK is 44.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of CPK?

CPK's Overall Dividend Rating is 63.84%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CPK Outstanding Shares Analysis

The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in CPK's Outstanding Shares?

Chesapeake Utilities's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 8.12% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 77.8%). Significant dilution: Heavy share issuance is diluting existing shareholders. Even if total dividends paid increase, your dividend per share may stagnate or decline.

Has CPK ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 9, 2014 with a ratio of 3:2. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 3,537,000 0%
1986 3,544,500 +0.21%
1987 3,550,500 +0.17%
1988 2,428,500 -31.6%
1989 5,000,000 +105.89%
1990 5,000,000 0%
1991 5,000,000 0%
1992 5,526,300 +10.53%
1993 5,526,300 0%
1994 6,428,600 +16.33%
1995 5,564,500 -13.44%
1996 6,800,000 +22.2%
1997 6,724,100 -1.12%
1998 7,577,300 +12.69%
1999 7,802,000 +2.97%
2000 7,968,500 +2.13%
2001 8,093,100 +1.56%
2002 8,354,400 +3.23%
2003 8,523,600 +2.03%
2004 8,656,700 +1.56%
2005 8,856,700 +2.31%
2006 10,058,700 +13.57%
2007 10,132,000 +0.73%
2008 10,223,800 +0.91%
2009 14,129,900 +38.21%
2010 14,303,100 +1.23%
2011 14,356,900 +0.38%
2012 14,402,300 +0.32%
2013 14,487,600 +0.59%
2014 14,643,100 +1.07%
2015 15,320,600 +4.63%
2016 16,349,100 +6.71%
2017 16,397,300 +0.29%
2018 16,430,600 +0.2%
2019 16,461,100 +0.19%
2020 17,505,300 +6.34%
2021 17,700,900 +1.12%
2022 17,825,900 +0.71%
2023 20,178,400 +13.2%
2024 22,914,000 +13.56%
2025 22,482,300 -1.88%
2026 24,053,000 +6.99%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-06-30 03:31 UTC