By Stephen Nakrosis
Chesapeake Utilities has approved a 7% increase to its quarterly cash dividend, raising it to 68.5 cents per share from 64 cents.
The new dividend is equal to $2.74 per share on an annual basis, the company said Wednesday. The payout represents a yield of 2% based on Wednesday's closing share price of $134.05.
The new dividend will be payable July 7 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 16.
The company last raised its dividend to 64 cents from 59 cents in May 2024.
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May 07, 2025 18:15 ET (22:15 GMT)
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