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Chesapeake Utilities Reports Q3 2026 EPS of $0.89, Affirms 2028 Guidance

Chesapeake Utilities posted Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.89, driven by regulated infrastructure growth, while maintaining its long-term capital and earnings outlook.

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Q3 2026 adjusted EPS rose to $0.89 from $0.82 a year earlier, with net income up to $21.6 million from $19.5 million, and the company affirmed its 2028 EPS guidance of $7.75-$8.00 and 2026 capex guidance of $550-$600 million. Continued earnings growth plus a strategic partnership with NextEra Energy Resources on the FEP project supports the growth story. The results were broadly in line with guidance rather than a major surprise, limiting the price reaction.

Catalysts
  • ▲ Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.89 vs $0.82 in Q3 2025, reported November 5, 2026
  • ▲ Affirmation of 2028 earnings guidance of $7.75-$8.00 per share
Risk Factors
  • ▼ Operating expenses excluding energy costs rose $7.8 million pre-tax, including $3.9 million higher payroll and benefits
  • ▼ Higher interest charges (-$0.8 million) and dilution from ~0.6 million shares issued under DRIP/DSPP and ATM programs reduced EPS by $0.03
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How did Chesapeake Utilities perform in the third quarter of 2026?

Adjusted diluted EPS grew to $0.89 from $0.82 a year earlier, and net income rose to $21.6 million from $19.5 million, driven by rate case increases, natural gas transmission service expansions and regulated infrastructure programs.

Did the company change its guidance?

No, it reaffirmed 2026 capital expenditure guidance of $550-$600 million and 2028 earnings guidance of $7.75-$8.00 per share, with a full long-term guidance update expected at the February 2027 earnings call.

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🎯 Key Takeaways

  • Adjusted diluted EPS rose to $0.89 in Q3 2026, compared to $0.82 in Q3 2025.
  • The company reaffirmed 2026 capex guidance of $550-$600 million and 2028 EPS guidance of $7.75-$8.00.
  • A new strategic partnership with NextEra Energy Resources was established to advance the FEP natural gas transmission project.

📝 Executive Summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $0.89 per share, up from $0.82 in the same period last year. Net income rose to $21.6 million, supported by rate case increases and infrastructure expansion. The company reaffirmed its 2026 capital expenditure guidance of $550-$600 million and its 2028 earnings target of $7.75-$8.00 per share.

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How did Chesapeake Utilities perform in the third quarter of 2026?

Adjusted diluted EPS grew to $0.89 from $0.82 a year earlier, and net income rose to $21.6 million from $19.5 million, driven by rate case increases, natural gas transmission service expansions and regulated infrastructure programs.

Did the company change its guidance?

No, it reaffirmed 2026 capital expenditure guidance of $550-$600 million and 2028 earnings guidance of $7.75-$8.00 per share, with a full long-term guidance update expected at the February 2027 earnings call.