Chemed Corp (CHE)

Currency in USD
540.57
+8.32(+1.56%)
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540.570.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
530.45543.41
52 wk Range
365.21551.68
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
532.25
Open
536.66
Day's Range
530.45-543.41
52 wk Range
365.21-551.68
Volume
190.21K
Average Volume (3m)
202.72K
1-Year Change
27.6947%
Book Value / Share
62.83
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
552.00
Upside
+2.11%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
High shareholder yield

Chemed Corp News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

1 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
4 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 552.00
(+2.11% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Oppenheimer
Buy590.00+9.14%500.00MaintainJul 31, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold548.00+1.37%436.00MaintainJul 30, 2026
BofA Securities
Hold550.00+1.74%510.00MaintainJul 29, 2026
Jefferies
Hold520.00-3.81%450.00MaintainJul 29, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold436.00-19.34%422.00MaintainApr 27, 2026

Chemed Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Chemed Q2 adjusted EPS of $6.06 beat estimates by $0.46, up 41.9% YoY; revenue rose 8.8% to $673.25M, topping forecasts by $8.21M.
  • VITAS hospice unit drove growth with revenue up 11.9% to $443.3M; admissions rose 9% and patient census exceeded 24,000 for first time.
  • Company raised full-year VITAS guidance: revenue growth now 8.25%-9.25% vs. 6.5%-7.5%; EBITDA margin lifted to 19%-19.5% from 18%-18.5%.
  • Medicare Cap billing limitation for VITAS cut to $7M from $9.5M; no cap expected for Florida program in 2026 vs. $16.4M charge in Q2 2025.
  • Roto-Rooter guidance unchanged despite margin pressure from rising paid lead costs, now 59% of total vs. 44% 1.5 years ago; shares rose 4.33%.
Last Updated: 2026/07/29, 17:08
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 28, 2026
EPS / Forecast
6,06 / 5,60
Revenue / Forecast
673,25M / 665,04M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 19.91%
Dividend Yield
0.45%
Industry Median 2.03%
Annualised payout
2.40
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+12.03%
Growth Streak

CHE Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
25.6x18.8x−0.4x
PEG Ratio
11.343.560.00
Price/Book
8.5x4.0x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
2.7x1.4x3.0x
Upside (Analyst Target)
3.1%20.6%54.3%
Fair Value Upside
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Chemed Corporation provides hospice and palliative care services to patients through a network of physicians, doctors, registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, clergy, and volunteers primarily in the United States. The company operates through two segments: VITAS and Roto-Rooter segments. The company offers plumbing, drain cleaning, excavation, water restoration, and other related services to residential and commercial customers through company-owned branches, independent contractors, and franchisees. The company also provides direct medical services to patients, as well as spiritual and emotional counseling to both patients and their families. Chemed Corporation was incorporated in 1970 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
6,81M51,48%3,62B
Other Institutional Investors
6,92M48,52%3,68B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0,000,00%0,00
Total
13,73M100,00%7,31B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.10,11%1 336 690711 453
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC6,17%815 699434 156

FAQ

What Is the Chemed (CHE) Stock Price Today?

The Chemed stock price today is 540,57 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Chemed Trade On?

Chemed is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Chemed?

The stock symbol for Chemed is "CHE."

Does Chemed Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Chemed dividend yield is 0.45%.

What Is the Chemed Market Cap?

As of today, Chemed market cap is 7,04B USD.

What Is Chemed's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Chemed EPS (TTM) is 19,91.

When Is the Next Chemed Earnings Date?

Chemed will release its next earnings report on Nov 03, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CHE a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Chemed Stock Split?

Chemed has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Chemed Have?

Chemed has 15811 employees.

What is the current trading status of Chemed (CHE)?

As of Aug 04, 2026, Chemed (CHE) is trading at a price of 540,57 USD, with a previous close of 532,25 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 530,45 USD to 543,41 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 365,21 USD to 551,68 USD.

What Is Chemed (CHE) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Chemed is 552,00 USD, with a high estimate of 590 USD and a low estimate of 520 USD. 1 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +2,11% Upside potential.

What Is the CHE Premarket Price?

CHE's last pre-market stock price is 535,01 USD. The pre-market share volume is 1 270,00, and the stock has decreased by 2,76, or 0,52%.
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