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CPK Dividend History & Analysis | 2.6% Yield

CPK has a dividend yield of 2.6% and paid 3.34 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.58%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.34
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.83%
Overall Dividend Rating 67.28%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.55%
Payout Ratio 47.4%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 98.53%

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.
Total Return 12m: 3.3% (S&P 500: 14.8%)
Total Return 5y: 37.5% (S&P 500: 98.7%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SPH 1,277 M 6.74% 12.5%
NJR 4,824 M 5.10% 8.27%
SR 4,863 M 4.82% 7.61%
MDU 4,189 M 3.48% 8.17%
NWN 2,053 M 4.25% 5.11%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
CPK 3,252 M 9.83% 97.6%
ATO 27,641 M 8.73% 98.3%
NJR 4,824 M 7.73% 95.8%
OGS 4,961 M 5.14% 100%
SR 4,863 M 4.90% 74.0%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare CPK Dividends with its Peer-Group

NJR
NewJersey Resources
 5.10% Yield
ATO
Atmos Energy
 2.11% Yield
SR
Spire
 4.82% Yield
OGS
One Gas
 3.40% Yield
NFG
National Fuel Gas
 2.57% Yield
NWN
Northwest Natural Gas
 4.25% Yield

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

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2026-01-05 Quarterly 0.685 0% N/A
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% 0.42%
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% N/A
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 -33.3% N/A
2014-06-12 2014-06-16 2014-07-07 Quarterly 0.405 5.2% N/A
2014-03-13 2014-03-17 2014-04-07 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2013-12-12 2013-12-16 2014-01-06 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2013-09-11 2013-09-13 2013-10-07 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A

CPK Dividend FAQ

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) is a U.S. energy-delivery firm that operates through two distinct segments. The Regulated Energy segment handles natural-gas distribution in Delaware, Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and Florida, regulated gas transmission on the Delmarva Peninsula, in Ohio and Florida, and regulated electric distribution in northeast and northwest Florida. The Unregulated Energy segment provides propane services across the Mid-Atlantic and the Carolinas, unregulated natural-gas transmission in Ohio, electricity and steam generation, and a suite of emerging clean-energy solutions-including compressed, liquefied, and renewable natural gas pipelines, as well as ancillary HVAC, plumbing and electrical services.

What is the Dividend Yield of CPK?

As of December 2025, CPK`s dividend yield is 2.58%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.34 USD by the current share price of 129.14.

Does CPK pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, CPK paid a dividend of 3.34 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-15 and the payout was 0.685 USD.

How often does CPK pay dividends?

CPK pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CPK has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-15.

CPK dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CPK for the next 4 payments are between 0.681 (-0.6%) and 0.724 (+5.7%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will CPK pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.685 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) is 2025-12-15.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CPK?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) is 2025-12-15.

What is the Dividend Growth of CPK?

CPK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.83% 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 3.55%. If you bought CPK's shares at 93.93 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.34 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.55% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CPK?

CPK Payout Consistency is 97.6%. 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 2.58% 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 47.4%. 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 67.28%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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 in the last 12m (TTM).
  • 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.

Last update: 2025-11-19 02:41