Chesapeake Utilities reaffirms 2028 earnings guidance despite higher capital spending

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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation reaffirmed its 2028 earnings guidance of US$7.75 to US$8.00 per share while raising its capital spending guidance to US$550 million to US$600 million in 2026 and over US$2.2 billion through 2028. The company also announced a US$1.20 billion Florida Energy Pathway pipeline project, highlighting its ambition to expand its regulated infrastructure footprint. Second-quarter 2026 revenue reached US$201.9 million with net income of US$25.4 million, and a quarterly dividend of US$0.735 per share was declared. The unchanged long-term earnings targets alongside a larger project slate put a spotlight on whether regulators will allow timely cost recovery on projects like Florida Energy Pathway.

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Reaffirms 2028 EPS guidance but raises capex and announces large pipeline project, with regulatory cost recovery uncertainty.