Chemed Corp (CHE)

Currency in USD
548.28
+14.63(+2.74%)
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548.64+0.36(+0.07%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
530.38550.31
52 wk Range
365.21562.24
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
533.65
Open
544.69
Day's Range
530.38-550.31
52 wk Range
365.21-562.24
Volume
140.84K
Average Volume (3m)
152.95K
1-Year Change
24.8673%
Book Value / Share
66.19
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
617.00
Upside
+12.53%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 17 consecutive years

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

3 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
5 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 617.00
(+12.53% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
RBC Capital
Hold585.00+6.70%548.00MaintainOct 29, 2026
UBS
Buy675.00+23.11%650.00MaintainOct 29, 2026
Oppenheimer
Buy625.00+13.99%590.00MaintainOct 29, 2026
Jefferies
Buy620.00+13.08%520.00UpgradeOct 28, 2026
UBS
Buy650.00+18.55%-New CoverageSep 25, 2026

Chemed Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Chemed Q3 2026 EPS hit $6.75, beating estimates by $0.31; revenue rose 10.6% to $690.9M, topping forecasts by $5.86M; shares surged 9.3% to $556.52.
  • VITAS hospice drove growth with revenue up 12.2% and adjusted EBITDA up 31.4% ex-Medicare Cap; average daily census climbed 9.4% to 24,428 patients.
  • Roto-Rooter revenue grew 7.5% but margins compressed due to elevated Google lead-generation costs and $1.4M fuel expense increase year-over-year.
  • Management expects full-year 2026 adjusted EPS at or above high end of prior guidance; no Medicare Cap limitation forecast for VITAS Florida in 2027.
  • Company generated $229M+ operating cash flow through nine months; continued share buybacks and franchise acquisitions with focus on smaller tuck-in deals ahead.
Last Updated: 2026-10-28, 11:16 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 27, 2026
EPS / Forecast
6.75 / 6.44
Revenue / Forecast
690.9M / 685.04M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 20.96
Dividend Yield
0.52%
Industry Median 1.94%
Annualized payout
2.80
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+12.62%
Growth Streak

CHE Income Statement

Compare CHE to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
CHE
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
25.2x33.6x−0.3x
PEG Ratio
2.341.720.00
Price/Book
8.3x4.6x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
2.7x1.1x2.8x
Upside (Analyst Target)
12.4%11.0%67.2%
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
6.78M52.09%3.68B
Other Institutional Investors
7.07M47.91%3.83B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
13.85M100.00%7.51B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.11.40%1,484,282804,748
AQR Capital Management, LLC7.42%965,917523,701

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FAQ

What Is the Chemed (CHE) Stock Price Today?

The Chemed stock price today is 548.28 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 0.5%%.

What Is the Chemed Market Cap?

As of today, Chemed market cap is 7.12B USD.

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

The Chemed EPS (TTM) is 20.96.

When Is the Next Chemed Earnings Date?

Chemed will release its next earnings report on Feb 25, 2027.

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 Nov 04, 2026, Chemed (CHE) is trading at a price of 548.28 USD, with a previous close of 533.65 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 530.38 USD to 550.31 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 365.21 USD to 562.24 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Chemed is 617.00 USD, with a high estimate of 675 USD and a low estimate of 580 USD. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +12.53% Upside potential.

What Is the CHE Premarket Price?

CHE's last pre-market stock price is 542.98 USD. The pre-market share volume is 20.00, and the stock has decreased by 9.33, or 1.75%.

What Is the CHE After Hours Price?

CHE's last after hours stock price is 548.64 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.36, or 0.07%.
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