Chemed Corporation (CHE)
NYSE:CHE
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CHE Stock Chart & Stats
$384.61
$3.45(0.65%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$384.61
$3.45(0.65%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$365.21 - $583.96
Previous CloseN/A
Volume12.19K
Average Volume (3M)251.89K
Market Cap
$5.63B
Enterprise Value$5.85B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$16.86M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$236.93M
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.5
Beta0.30
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
5.63Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.51%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)18.39
Shares Outstanding13,274,104
10 Day Avg. Volume205,748
30 Day Avg. Volume251,889
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.78
Price to Book (P/B)6.29
Price to Sales (P/S)2.43
P/FCF Ratio18.93
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.04
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.30
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.60
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.16
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$446.50Price Target Upside16.09% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)23.88
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.67B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Demographic TailwindsAnalyst notes that an aging population and deeper hospice penetration are creating stable, sustainable demand for VITAS' hospice services, supporting continued revenue resilience.
Financial Flexibility From Cash GenerationAnalyst highlights strong cash generation across both businesses and relatively low leverage, which could give management flexibility to invest in growth initiatives or pursue value-enhancing actions.
Hospice Capacity And Reimbursement TrendsAnalyst points out that stable Medicare cap dynamics combined with accelerating new hospice capacity ramps at VITAS should support improvements in revenue and margins.
Bears Say
Competitive And Operational PressuresAnalyst warns that intense competition and recurring operational problems are continuing to pressure Roto-Rooter performance, constraining margin recovery prospects.
Roto-Rooter Profitability DeteriorationAnalyst cautions that repeated declines in Roto-Rooter profitability and missed guidance raise doubts about the segment's ability to return to sustained growth.
Strategic Uncertainty Around The Roto-Rooter BusinessAnalyst notes that ongoing underperformance could lead management to consider strategic options such as selling or spinning the Roto-Rooter business, which would materially change the company's outlook.
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CHE FAQ
What was Chemed Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Chemed Corporation lowest stock price was $365.20 and its highest was $583.96 in the past 12 months.
What is Chemed Corporation’s market cap?
Chemed Corporation’s market cap is $5.63B.
When is Chemed Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Chemed Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 80 days.
How were Chemed Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Chemed Corporation released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported $5.65 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.302 by $0.348.
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 5.63.
How many shares outstanding does Chemed Corporation have?
Chemed Corporation has 13,274,104 shares outstanding.
What happened to Chemed Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Chemed Corporation reported an EPS of $5.65 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $5.302. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.674%.
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
Hold
Average Price Target:
$446.50 (16.09% Upside)
$446.50 (16.09% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CHE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 25.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 13.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 13.9%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-33.55%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
25.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-11.05%
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
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented strong performance and outlook improvements driven primarily by VITAS — higher admissions, modest revenue and margin gains, a sizable addition to Florida cap cushion, and upward revisions to full-year ADC, revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA margin. Roto-Rooter showed early signs of stabilization in core residential services and strategic franchise acquisitions, but faces near-term headwinds: elevated paid marketing costs, weather-related lost revenue, water restoration pricing disruptions and a notable YoY decline in Roto-Rooter EBITDA and margins. On balance, VITAS’ outperformance and the company’s raised guidance outweigh Roto-Rooter’s challenges, producing a constructive overall view for the year while acknowledging execution risks at Roto-Rooter.View all CHE earnings summariesCHE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$446.50
▲(16.09% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.25% Insiders
30.48% Mutual Funds
9.58% Other Institutional Investors
29.02% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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