Chesapeake Utilities Corp. (NYSE: CPK) has reported E.P.S. of $0.78 for its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30) versus $0.53 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 47%. For the latest four quarters through September 30, E.P.S. were $4.93 compared to $4.95 a year ago — a decline of -0%.
Recent Price Action
Chesapeake Utilities Corp. (NYSE: CPK) stock closed at $121.53 on 11/7/24 after a decline of -2.4%. Moreover, this decline was accompanied by unusually high trading volume at 179% of normal. Relative to the market the stock has been strong over the last nine months and has risen 0.7% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
CPK’s future returns on capital are forecasted to exceed the cost of capital. Accordingly, the company is expected to continue to be a Value Builder.
Chesapeake Utilities has a current Value Trend Rating of B (Positive). The Value Trend Rating reflects inconsistent signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Chesapeake Utilities has a neutral Appreciation Score of 46 but a good Power Rating of 83, with the Positive Value Trend Rating the result.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of B. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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