Chesapeake Utilities raises quarterly dividend 7.3%

9 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · May 6

The Dover, Delaware, energy-delivery company increased the payout to 73.5 cents a share from 68.5 cents.
The new dividend equals $2.94 annually and implies a yield of about 2.32% based on Wednesday's share price of $126.48, up from 2.17%.
The increased dividend will be paid on July 6 to shareholders on record as of June 15.

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