**MDU Resources Group, Inc. and Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Position Themselves for Growth amid Rising Natural Gas Demand**
MDU Resources Group (MDU) serves over 1.2 million customers across the United States and operates nearly 3,800 miles of regulated pipeline. The company plans to invest $565 million in 2026 and $3.1 billion from 2026 to 2030 to enhance service reliability. Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) operates approximately 11,295 miles of infrastructure and intends to invest between $450 million to $500 million in 2026, alongside $1.5 billion to $1.8 billion from 2024 to 2028.
In terms of financial performance, Zacks estimates project CPK’s earnings per share (EPS) at $6.51 in 2026 (growth of 8.32%) and $7.39 in 2027 (growth of 13.52%). MDU’s EPS is anticipated to be 98 cents in 2026 (5.38% growth) and $1.05 in 2027 (7.65% growth). Currently, MDU’s dividend yield is 2.67%, while CPK’s is 2.23%, both exceeding the S&P 500’s yield of 1.45%. MDU also holds a lower debt-to-capital ratio at 47.2%, compared to CPK’s 50.12%, indicating less dependence on debt financing.
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