Chesapeake Utilities Q1 2025: Hurricanes, WRU Delays, and Marlin Expansion Raise Key Contradictions

Earnings DecryptMonday, May 19, 2025 1:19 pm ET
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Impact of hurricanes on infrastructure spending and rate base, WRU project impact and financial management, Marlin expansion and business strategy are the key contradictions discussed in Chesapeake Utilities' latest 2025Q1 earnings call.



Revenue and Earnings Growth:
- Chesapeake Utilities Corporation reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.22 for Q1 2025, up 6% from the previous year.
- This growth was driven by strong demand for natural gas, increased capital investments, and regulatory initiatives.

Customer and Infrastructure Growth:
- The company saw a 4% increase in Delmarva customer growth and a 3% increase in Florida, with overall customer growth being above average.
- This was attributed to population migration, new residential communities, and system expansions driven by commercial and industrial demand.

Capital Investment and Infrastructure Development:
- Chesapeake Utilities invested $113 million in the first quarter of 2025 as part of a planned $325 million to $375 million for the year.
- This investment is focused on reliability infrastructure and gas transmission projects aimed at expanding service areas and supporting sustainable earnings.

Regulatory and Business Transformation:
- Chesapeake pursued regulatory agendas to recover capital project costs, achieving a $3.5 million Maryland rate increase and a $8.6 million increase in Florida.
- Business transformation initiatives, such as the 1CX project, aimed to enhance operational efficiency and support long-term growth via technology upgrades.

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