CPK Dividend History & Yield
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 (in 5 days) | Oct 5, 2026 | $0.735 | $73.50 | Declared |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.735 | $73.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 (in 187 days) | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.735 | $73.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.735 | $73.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CPK's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.94 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much CPK do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 409 | $54,294 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,041 | $271,469 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,082 | $542,939 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.21%. $10,000 in CPK would currently pay about $221 a year ($18 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CPK dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.735 | +7.3% |
| Mar 16, 2026 | — | $0.685 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | — | $0.685 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $0.685 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.685 | +7.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $0.64 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | — | $0.64 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | — | $0.64 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | — | $0.64 | +8.5% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | — | $0.59 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | — | $0.59 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | — | $0.59 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | — | $0.59 | +10.3% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | — | $0.535 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | — | $0.535 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | — | $0.535 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | — | $0.535 | +11.5% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | — | $0.48 | +9.1% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | — | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | — | $0.44 | +0.0% |
CPK dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Raised 7.3% | $0.685 | $0.735 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
CPK scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation operates as an energy delivery company in the United States. It operates through two segments: Regulated Energy and Unregulated Energy. The Regulated Energy segment engages in the natural gas distribution operations in central and southern Delaware, Maryland's eastern shore, and Florida; regulated natural gas transmission in the Delmarva Peninsula, Ohio, and Florida; and regulated electric distribution in northeast and northwest Florida.
Sector: Utilities. Industry: Utilities - Regulated Gas. First dividend on our records: Dec 8, 1987. 155 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CPK dividend FAQ
When is CPK's next ex-dividend date?
CPK's next ex-dividend date is Sep 14, 2026 (in 5 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.735 per share, expected on Oct 5, 2026.
How often does CPK pay dividends?
CPK pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.735 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is CPK's dividend yield?
CPK's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.10%, based on $2.79 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $133.02. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.94 per share, is 2.21%.
How much does CPK pay per share?
CPK pays about $0.735 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.94 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $294.00 a year.
Has CPK grown or cut its dividend?
CPK has raised its annual dividend for 22 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 9.2% a year (+7.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of CPK do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.21%, you would need about 409 shares of CPK (roughly $54,294 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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