Chemed Corp (CHE)
NYSE: CHEHealth CareMedical/Nursing ServicesUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
CHE stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $6.55B
- P/E (TTM)
- 25.65
- Forward P/E
- 18.22
- EPS (TTM)
- $19.55
- Dividend yield
- 0.48% ($2.40)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 17, 2026
- 52-week range
- 365.21 – 557.00
- Day range
- 499.52 – 510.48
- Volume / Avg
- 139.13K / 160.12K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 13.07M
- Next earnings
- Oct 27, 2026
52-week range
CHE stock today
Chemed (CHE) closed at $501.45 on Oct 7, down 1.65% (-$8.39), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, CHE sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $365.21 to $557.00: 10.0% below the high, set on Aug 10, 2026 and 37.3% above the low. CHE is up 17.2% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 15.0%.
At 25.6x trailing earnings, Chemed trades below the peer-group median of 33.5x. Its forward P/E of 18.2x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 27 after the market closes; analysts expect EPS of $5.93. Chemed pays an annual dividend of $2.40 per share, a 0.48% yield at the current price.
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About Chemed
Company profileChemed 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.
- Sector
- Health Care
- Industry
- Medical/Nursing Services
- CEO
- Mr. Kevin J. McNamara
- Headquarters
- Cincinnati, OH
- Employees
- 15,811
- Website
- chemed.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Chemed generated $2.53 billion in revenue, up 4.1% from fiscal 2024, its 3rd consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $265.2 million (-12.2% year over year), for a net margin of 10.5% versus a median of 12.4% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 32.5% (down from 35.1%) and operating margin 13.4%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.53B | $2.43B | $2.26B | $2.13B | $2.14B |
| Growth | +4.06% | +7.37% | +6.06% | -0.20% | +2.87% |
| Net income | $265.24M | $302.00M | $272.51M | $249.62M | $268.55M |
| EPS (diluted) | $18.34 | $19.89 | $17.93 | $16.53 | $16.85 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (5 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$571.60+13.99%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 2
- Hold 3
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 27, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $5.93
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 31, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $5.13 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $2.40
- Dividend yield
- 0.48%
- Last payment
- $0.70
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 17, 2026
CHE news
All CHE newsChemed peers
Health Care sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIMSHims & Hers Health Inc. Class A | 29.54 | +0.24% | $6.89B | vs CHE |
| OPCHOption Care Health Inc. | 31.01 | +0.03% | $4.65B | vs CHE |
| LFSTLifeStance Health Group Inc. | 12.11 | -0.08% | $4.60B | vs CHE |
| AVAHAveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. | 12.31 | +0.74% | $2.69B | vs CHE |
| PRVAPrivia Health Group Inc. | 20.30 | +0.10% | $2.59B | vs CHE |
| ADUSAddus HomeCare Corporation | 113.27 | +0.10% | $2.12B | vs CHE |
| WGSGeneDx Holdings Corp. Class A | 68.53 | -4.18% | $2.04B | vs CHE |
| PNTGThe Pennant Group Inc. | 39.62 | -0.84% | $1.38B | vs CHE |
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Chemed stock FAQ
What is Chemed's stock price today?
CHE last traded at $501.45 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 1.65% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Chemed pay a dividend?
Yes. Chemed pays $2.40 per share annually, a 0.48% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.70 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 17, 2026.
When is Chemed's next earnings date?
Chemed is expected to report earnings on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $5.93.
What is CHE's P/E ratio?
CHE trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 25.65 and a forward P/E of 18.22, compared with a median of 33.5 for its closest peers.
Who is Chemed's CEO?
Mr. Kevin J. McNamara is the chief executive officer of Chemed Corp, which has about 15,811 employees.
Has CHE ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent CHE stock split was a 2-for-1 split on May 12, 2005, one of 2 splits on record.
What is the CHE 52-week high?
The 52-week high for CHE is $557.00 and the 52-week low is $365.21. The stock is currently 10.0% below its high.