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Chemed Corporation (CHE)
NYSE:CHE
CHE Stock Chart & Stats
$430.24
$3.45(0.65%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$430.24
$3.45(0.65%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$408.42 - $623.61
Previous CloseN/A
Volume12.19K
Average Volume (3M)138.55K
Market Cap
$6.11B
Enterprise Value$6.46B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$129.75M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$141.47M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.8
Beta0.26
Next Earnings
Feb 24, 2026EPS Estimate
7.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.51%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.27
Shares Outstanding14,164,195
10 Day Avg. Volume147,660
30 Day Avg. Volume138,548
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.40
Price to Book (P/B)7.11
Price to Sales (P/S)3.27
P/FCF Ratio21.63
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.06
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.55
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.92
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.76
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$574.25Price Target Upside33.47% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsAnalyst upgrades the stock to Buy due to favorable FY26 Medicare rates, particularly in Florida, which likely positions earnings at the high end of expectations.
Financial FlexibilityCHE's balance sheet is strong, providing flexibility to pursue strategic M&A and share repurchases, with a solid track record in capital deployment.
Financial PerformanceBetter-than-expected reimbursement and aggressive share buybacks are expected to drive near-term multiples higher.
Bears Say
Growth LimitationsThe impact of recent issues related to the Medicare cap will likely carry over into '26 and limit the company's ability to achieve the Street's current EBITDA growth expectations.
Outlook UncertaintyRoto-Rooter still brings uncertainty to the company's outlook, despite signs of improvement.
Reimbursement ChallengesA recent increase in reimbursements, specifically in FL, is causing providers in that state to bump up against the national payment cap that Medicare has set, creating a temporary headwind for providers there.
Chemed News
CHE FAQ
What was Chemed Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Chemed Corporation lowest stock price was $408.42 and its highest was $623.61 in the past 12 months.
What is Chemed Corporation’s market cap?
Chemed Corporation’s market cap is $6.11B.
When is Chemed Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Chemed Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 24, 2026 which is in 67 days.
How were Chemed Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Chemed Corporation released its earnings results on Oct 31, 2025. The company reported $5.27 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $5.365 by -$0.095.
Is Chemed Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Chemed Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Chemed Corporation pay dividends?
Chemed Corporation pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.6 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.51%. See more information on Chemed Corporation dividends here
What is Chemed Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Chemed Corporation’s EPS estimate is 7.07.
How many shares outstanding does Chemed Corporation have?
Chemed Corporation has 14,164,195 shares outstanding.
What happened to Chemed Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Chemed Corporation reported an EPS of $5.27 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $5.365. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.175%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Chemed Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CHE
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Chemed Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$574.25 (33.47% Upside)
$574.25 (33.47% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CHE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 56.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-17.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
24.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-8.24%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Chemed Corporation
Chemed Corporation provides hospice and palliative care services to patients through a network of physicians, registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, clergy, and volunteers primarily in the United States. The company operates in two segments, VITAS and Roto-Rooter. It 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 was incorporated in 1970 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
CHE Company Deck
CHE Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call demonstrated growth in key areas such as VITAS admissions and Roto-Rooter residential plumbing revenues. However, margin pressures and declines in independent contractor revenues for Roto-Rooter, alongside challenges with VITAS Medicare Cap limitations, balanced out the positive aspects. The company's strategic initiatives show promise but are tempered by operational challenges.View all CHE earnings summariesCHE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$574.25
▲(33.47% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.19% Insiders
29.16% Mutual Funds
28.12% Other Institutional Investors
15.20% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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