Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) Misses on Q3 Earnings & Revenues
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation CPK reported third-quarter 2018 operating earnings of 34 cents per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 48 cents by 29.2%. The quarterly figure fell 19% year over year. Third-quarter earnings were hurt by seasonality, lower propane margins and lower operating income from Peninsula Energy Services Company, Inc (PESCO).
Total Revenues
Chesapeake Utilities’ revenues amounted to $140.3 million, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $143 million by 1.9%. The figure rose 10.5% from $126.9 million in the prior-year quarter.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Quarterly Highlights
Chesapeake Utilities’ operating expenses were $128.2 million, up 14.2% from $112.3 million in the year-ago quarter.
The company incurred interest charges of $4.4 million, up 33.3% from $3.3 million in the prior-year quarter.
Operating income came in at $12 million, down 17.7% from $14.6 million in the prior-year quarter.
Financial Condition
As of Sep 30, 2018, Chesapeake Utilities had cash and cash equivalents of $6.2 million compared with $5.6 million as of Dec 31, 2017.
Long-term debt (excluding current maturities) was $241.6 million as of Sep 30, 2018, up from $197.4 million at the end of 2017.
Zacks Rank
Chesapeake Utilities carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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