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Chemed Corporation (CHE)
NYSE:CHE
CHE Stock Chart & Stats
$443.76
$3.45(0.65%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$443.76
$3.45(0.65%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$408.42 - $623.61
Previous CloseN/A
Volume12.19K
Average Volume (3M)130.09K
Market Cap
$6.29B
Enterprise Value$6.62B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$129.75M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$141.47M
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.5
Beta0.24
Next Earnings
Feb 25, 2026EPS Estimate
7.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.51%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.27
Shares Outstanding14,164,195
10 Day Avg. Volume174,179
30 Day Avg. Volume130,087
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 Cap1.05
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.62
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.11
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.11
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$547.33Price Target Upside23.34% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital AllocationPriority on share repurchases combined with openness to acquisitions at reasonable multiples gives the company flexible options to return capital and pursue growth.
Commercial Segment ExpansionAdding business managers focused on branch-level growth in Roto Commercial targets higher local sales and could boost commercial revenue contribution.
Hospice Reimbursement And CapacityStable Medicare cap trends and accelerating new capacity ramps at VITAS hospice support clearer revenue visibility and potential margin improvement.
Bears Say
Housing Market And Consumer DemandSoft consumer demand and a sluggish housing market diminish the likelihood of the usual seasonal uplift in Roto-Rooter revenue and margins.
Roto-Rooter Operational WeaknessOngoing weakness in sales and profit margins at Roto-Rooter raises uncertainty about near-term recovery and pressure on overall company profitability.
Strategic Disposition RiskContinued underperformance at Roto-Rooter increases the chance management will consider strategic options such as a sale or spin-off that would materially change the company's outlook.
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 $6.29B.
When is Chemed Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Chemed Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 25, 2026 which is in 19 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 7.03.
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$547.33 (23.34% Upside)
$547.33 (23.34% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CHE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 56.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $875.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 6.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.3%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-20.17%
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
$547.33
▲(23.34% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.19% Insiders
28.31% Mutual Funds
1.49% Other Institutional Investors
42.79% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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