CPK Dividend History & Analysis | 2.2% Yield

CPK has a dividend yield of 2.2% and paid 2.7 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.17%
Payout Ratio 66.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.42%
Consistency Lifetime 98.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.85%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 69.97%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 6%
Total Return 5y: 37.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Gas Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SPH 1,334 M 8.30% 12.5%
SR 4,993 M 4.14% 7.65%
NJR 5,042 M 3.99% 7.68%
NWN 1,965 M 4.51% 5.34%
UGI 8,126 M 4.25% 5.07%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ATO 26,905 M 9.03% 99.3%
NJR 5,042 M 7.37% 98.6%
SR 4,993 M 4.81% 74.4%
NFG 7,982 M 4.03% 99.6%
OGS 4,831 M 3.67% 100%

CPK Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

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% 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% 0.42%
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% N/A
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 diversified energy delivery firm operating in both regulated and unregulated segments across the eastern United States. The Regulated Energy segment includes natural-gas distribution in Delaware, Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and Florida, as well as regulated gas transmission on the Delmarva Peninsula, in Ohio, and Florida, plus electric distribution in northeast and northwest Florida. The Unregulated Energy segment covers propane sales in the Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas, unregulated gas transmission in Ohio, electricity and steam generation, and a suite of services such as CNG/LNG/RNG pipelines, HVAC, and plumbing-related merchandise.

What is the Dividend Yield of CPK?

As of February 2026, CPK`s dividend yield is 2.17%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.70 USD by the current share price of 129.87.

Does CPK pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, CPK paid a dividend of 2.70 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 4 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 2026?

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 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 9.42% 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 2.85%. If you bought CPK's shares at 94.66 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.70 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.85% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CPK?

CPK Payout Consistency is 98.5%. 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 2.17% 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 66.4%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of CPK?

CPK`s Overall Dividend Rating is 69.97%. 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 8.21% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

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
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 23,629,000 +3.12%

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: 2026-02-03 04:21