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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

Chesapeake Utilities reported a significant increase in net income and operating income for Q4 2024, driven by contributions from the acquisition of Florida City Gas, increased virtual pipeline services, and incremental margin from regulated infrastructure programs.

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024, with net income increasing to $36.7 million and operating income rising to $66.9 million. Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $1.63. The company's performance was significantly boosted by the acquisition of Florida City Gas and various regulatory and infrastructure initiatives.

  • Net income for Q4 2024 was $36.7 million, up from $25.3 million in Q4 2023.
  • Adjusted EPS for Q4 2024 was $1.63, compared to $1.64 in Q4 2023.
  • Operating income for Q4 2024 increased by $19.6 million, or 41.4%, to $66.9 million.
  • Adjusted gross margin for Q4 2024 increased by $23.9 million, or 18.3%, to $154.2 million.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$215M

Previous: $185M+16.3%
EPS (adj)

$1.63

Previous: $1.64-0.6%
Adjusted Gross Margin

$154M

No prior period
Depreciation & Prop Taxes

$23.8M

No prior period
Other Operating Expenses

$62.6M

No prior period
FCG Transaction Expenses

$900K

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$95.7M

Previous: -$50.9M-87.9%
Net Income

$36.7M

Previous: $25.3M+44.9%
Operating Income

$66.9M

Previous: $53.4M+25.2%
Gross Profit

$119M

Previous: $61.4M+93.2%

Revenue & EPS history

Chesapeake Utilities · Revenue · Quarterly

$215M

Q4 2024+16.3%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 7 of 14 quarters(50%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation reaffirmed its EPS guidance for 2025 and 2028, projecting continued growth and significant capital expenditures to support expansion and infrastructure improvements.

Tailwinds

  • Reaffirmed 2025 EPS guidance range of $6.15 to $6.35 per share.
  • Reaffirmed 2028 EPS guidance range of $7.75 to $8.00 per share, implying an annual EPS growth rate of approximately 8% from 2025 guidance.
  • Reaffirmed five-year capital expenditure guidance for the period ended 2028 of $1.5 billion to $1.8 billion.
  • Projects capital expenditures of $325 million to $375 million for 2025.
  • Ongoing pipeline expansions and regulatory initiatives are expected to contribute to future growth.

Headwinds

  • The outcome of the FCG depreciation study application is subject to review and approval by the Florida PSC.
  • The outcome of the Maryland Natural Gas Rate Case application is subject to review and approval by the Maryland PSC.
  • The outcome of the Delaware Natural Gas Rate Case application is subject to review and approval by the Delaware PSC.
  • The outcome of the FPU Electric Rate Case application is subject to review and approval by the Florida PSC.
  • Capital expenditure projection is subject to continuous review and modification, and actual capital requirements may vary due to factors like economic conditions, supply chain disruptions, and capital delays.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

-0.5%

Avg return

Earnings day

-0.2%

Avg return

5 days after

+0.9%

Avg return

30 days after

46%

30 / 65 earnings

Positive

+7.0%

Q1 2015

Best reaction

-11.6%

Q3 2022

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-0.0%-0.3%-2.1%
Q4 2025-0.4%+2.2%-7.5%
Q3 2025+1.6%+1.2%-3.0%
Q1 2025-2.8%-11.2%-11.5%
Q4 2024-0.2%+0.5%+1.1%
Q3 2024+0.1%+1.2%+4.2%
Q2 2024-1.0%-0.9%+2.9%
Q1 2024+0.5%-0.5%-2.5%
Q4 2023-1.2%-4.0%-0.2%
Q3 2023+3.9%-0.6%+11.0%
Q2 2023-3.8%-4.4%-5.8%
Q1 2023+1.9%+3.2%+6.0%
Q4 2022+2.1%+3.8%+2.4%
Q3 2022-11.6%-14.2%-5.6%
Q2 2022-1.8%-2.5%-6.7%
Q1 2022+6.9%+4.6%+11.3%
Q4 2021-2.5%+1.7%+2.9%
Q3 2021+0.1%+0.1%-0.1%
Q2 2021+1.1%+0.2%+1.7%
Q1 2021-3.1%-0.9%-3.2%
Q4 2020+2.4%+3.3%+13.0%
Q3 2020+0.7%+2.6%+4.2%
Q2 2020-0.3%+2.5%-4.2%
Q1 2020-2.7%+0.4%+3.7%
Q4 2019-4.9%-3.5%-13.5%
Q3 2019-3.1%-3.3%+2.5%
Q2 2019+0.4%+1.7%+3.4%
Q1 2019-0.1%+3.3%+1.7%
Q4 2018-0.9%-0.4%-0.0%
Q3 2018+1.2%+2.3%+9.0%
Q2 2018-2.8%-0.1%+4.9%
Q1 2018+1.0%+1.6%+0.3%
Q4 2017+1.6%+2.2%+3.5%
Q3 2017+0.4%+2.2%+2.9%
Q2 2017-0.4%+0.3%+0.8%
Q1 2017-1.8%-0.8%+4.6%
Q4 2016+1.5%+0.1%+1.6%
Q3 2016-5.9%-3.5%+2.9%
Q2 2016+1.3%+3.8%+0.0%
Q1 2016+2.8%
Q4 2015-4.1%
Q3 2015-4.1%
Q2 2015-8.1%
Q1 2015+7.0%
Q4 2014-1.4%
Q3 2014-2.3%
Q2 2014+1.6%
Q1 2014+0.7%
Q4 2013-1.3%
Q3 2013-4.4%
Q2 2013-3.3%
Q1 2013+3.7%
Q4 2012+1.7%
Q3 2012-6.2%
Q2 2012+1.5%
Q1 2011+0.9%
Q1 2012+1.3%
Q4 2011+1.4%
Q4 2009+1.4%
Q3 2011-1.5%
Q3 2010-1.5%
Q2 2011-0.5%
Q4 2010-0.5%
Q2 2010-0.5%
Q1 2010+5.5%

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