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CPK Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

CPK's dividend history, current yield (2.2%), dividend growth rate (7.8%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Gas Utilities).

Yield 12m 2.16%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.61
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.79%
Overall Dividend Rating 65.48%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.46%
Payout Ratio 47.8%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 99.6%
Total Return 12m: 16.40%
Total Return 5y: 60.52%
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Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

Top Dividend Payers in Gas Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
SPB 1,381 M 16.5% 29.3%
SPH 1,230 M 7.07% 13.6%
UGI 7,658 M 4.70% 5.95%
BIPC 4,872 M 4.13% 6.87%
SR 4,397 M 4.44% 5.98%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
CPK 2,770 M 7.79% 99.6%
ATO 24,205 M 6.93% 100%
BIPC 4,872 M 10.8% 96.2%
NJR 4,480 M 6.13% 99.2%
OGS 4,500 M 4.10% 100%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends

SGU
Star Gas Partners
 6.12% Yield
BIPC
Brookfield
 4.13% Yield
NJR
NewJersey
 3.99% Yield
SPB
Superior Plus
 16.53% Yield
SR
Spire
 4.44% Yield
RGCO
RGC Resources
 4.67% Yield

CPK Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of July 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.42%
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%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-07-06 Quarterly 0.48 9.1% 0.4%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-04-05 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.37%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2021-01-05 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.42%
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-10-05 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.57%
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-07-06 Quarterly 0.44 8.6% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-04-06 Quarterly 0.405 0% N/A
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2020-01-06 Quarterly 0.405 0% N/A
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-10-07 Quarterly 0.405 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-07-05 Quarterly 0.405 9.5% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-05 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2019-01-07 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-10-05 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-05 Quarterly 0.37 13.8% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-05 Quarterly 0.325 0% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2018-01-05 Quarterly 0.325 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-05 Quarterly 0.325 0% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-05 Quarterly 0.325 6.6% N/A
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-04-05 Quarterly 0.305 0% N/A
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2017-01-05 Quarterly 0.305 0% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-10-05 Quarterly 0.305 0% N/A
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-07-05 Quarterly 0.305 6.1% N/A
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-05 Quarterly 0.2875 0% N/A
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2016-01-05 Quarterly 0.2875 0% N/A
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-10-05 Quarterly 0.2875 0% N/A
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-07-06 Quarterly 0.2875 6.5% N/A
2015-03-13 2015-03-17 2015-04-06 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2014-12-11 2014-12-15 2015-01-05 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2014-09-11 2014-09-15 2014-10-06 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2014-06-12 2014-06-16 2014-07-07 Quarterly 0.27 5.2% N/A
2014-03-13 2014-03-17 2014-04-07 Quarterly 0.2567 0% N/A
2013-12-12 2013-12-16 2014-01-06 Quarterly 0.2567 0% N/A
2013-09-11 2013-09-13 2013-10-07 Quarterly 0.2567 0% N/A
2013-06-13 2013-06-17 2013-07-05 Quarterly 0.2567 5.5% N/A
2013-03-18 2013-03-20 2013-04-05 Quarterly 0.2433 0% N/A

CPK Dividend FAQ

Does CPK pay a dividend?

Yes, as of July 2025, CPK paid a dividend of 2.61 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-16 and the payout was 0.685 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of CPK?

As of July 2025, CPK`s dividend yield is 2.16%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.61 USD by the current share price of 120.83.

How often does CPK pay dividends?

CPK pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), CPK has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CPK?

The next ex-dividend date for Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of CPK?

CPK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.79% 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 3.46%. If you bought CPK's shares at 75.27 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.61 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.46% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CPK?

CPK Payout Consistency is 99.6%. 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 2.16% 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 47.8%. 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 65.48%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CPK Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CPK`s Outstanding Shares?

Chesapeake Utilities`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 5.41% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Chesapeake Utilities ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2014-09-09 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 3,537,000
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
1991 5,000,000
1992 5,526,300 +10.53%
1993 5,526,300
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 23,041,000 +0.55%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.