Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Raises Dividend by 7.3 Percent

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Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE: CPK) announced a quarterly cash dividend increase from $0.685 to $0.735 per share, raising the 2026 annualized dividend from $2.74 to $2.94 (a 7.3% increase).

The $0.735 quarterly dividend is payable July 6, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2026. The company has paid uninterrupted dividends for 65 years and increased its annualized dividend each year since 2004.

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• Dividend increase of 7.3%, quarterly rate raised to $0.735 per share
• Annualized dividend up to $2.94 for 2026
• Payable July 6, 2026 to shareholders of record June 15, 2026
• 65-year uninterrupted dividend history and yearly increases since 2004

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DOVER, Del., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At their meeting held today, the Board of Directors of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) voted to increase the quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock from $0.685 per share to $0.735 per share. The Board's action raises the 2026 annualized dividend by $0.20 from $2.74 to $2.94 per share, a 7.3 percent increase. The $0.735 per share quarterly dividend will be payable July 6, 2026 to all shareholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2026.

"The Board's decision to increase the annualized dividend rate reflects our disciplined approach to capital allocation: balancing continued reinvestment of equity back into the business with dividend growth that aligns with sustainable earnings growth. We continue to execute upon our long-term strategic growth plan - prudently deploying capital, proactively managing our regulatory strategy and continuing to transform our operations. Our balanced approach is focused on delivering durable, long-term value for our shareholders," commented Jeff Householder, chair, president and chief executive officer.

Chesapeake Utilities has paid dividends to its shareholders without interruption for 65 years and has increased its annualized dividend every year since 2004.

About Chesapeake Utilities Corporation:
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy delivery company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CPK). Chesapeake Utilities Corporation offers sustainable energy solutions through its natural gas transmission and distribution, electricity generation and distribution, propane gas distribution, mobile compressed natural gas utility services and solutions, and other businesses. For more information, visit www.chpk.com.

For more information, contact:
Lucia Dempsey
Head of Investor Relations
ldempsey@chpk.com
347-804-9067

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SOURCE Chesapeake Utilities Corporation

FAQ

What dividend change did Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) announce on May 6, 2026?

The company increased its quarterly dividend from $0.685 to $0.735 per share. According to the company, this raises the 2026 annualized dividend to $2.94, a 7.3% increase versus prior annualized rate.

When is the Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) dividend payable and what is the record date?

The $0.735 quarterly dividend will be payable on July 6, 2026. According to the company, shareholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2026 will receive the payment.

How much did Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) raise its 2026 annualized dividend by?

Chesapeake raised the annualized dividend by $0.20 from $2.74 to $2.94 for 2026. According to the company, that change represents a 7.3% increase in the annualized dividend rate.

What does the dividend increase signal about Chesapeake Utilities' (CPK) dividend track record?

The company continues a long history of payouts: 65 years of uninterrupted dividends and annualized dividend increases each year since 2004. According to the company, the raise aligns with its stated capital allocation approach.

Will Chesapeake Utilities' (CPK) dividend increase affect the payment schedule for 2026?

The increase does not change the announced payment date or record date schedule. According to the company, the raised quarterly dividend of $0.735 will be paid on July 6, 2026 to record-date shareholders on June 15, 2026.