Chemed Inc is a publicly traded company that operates primarily in the healthcare sector, focusing on providing hospice and palliative care services through its subsidiary, VITAS Healthcare. The company is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients facing terminal illnesses by delivering compassionate care and support to both patients and their families. Additionally, Chemed offers a range of plumbing and drain cleaning services through its Roto-Rooter brand, catering to residential and commercial customers. With a commitment to high standards of service and care, Chemed Inc plays a significant role in the healthcare and home services industries. Read More
CINCINNATI, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHE) today announced that it will release financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, on Thursday, April 23, 2026, following the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
CINCINNATI, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On March 31, Roto-Rooter Services Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chemed Corporation ("Chemed") (NYSE: CHE) announced it has purchased the territory and assets of the franchises operating in San Francisco, California and Fort Worth, Texas in two separate transactions. The aggregated, combined purchase price of these transactions was approximately $20.6 million.
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CINCINNATI, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE) today announced that it will deliver a virtual presentation at the Oppenheimer 36th Annual Healthcare Conference on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at approximately 9:20 a.m. (ET).
Shares of healthcare services company Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE)
fell 15.6% in the afternoon session after the company reported financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 that missed Wall Street's expectations for both revenue and profit.
Healthcare services company Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales flat year on year at $639.3 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $6.42 per share was 8.7% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chemed Corporation (Chemed) (NYSE: CHE), which operates VITAS Healthcare Corporation (VITAS), the nation’s largest providers of end-of-life care, and Roto-Rooter, the nation’s largest commercial and residential plumbing and drain cleaning services provider, reported financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, versus the comparable prior-year period.
A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner.
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Chemed trades at $473.22 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, gaining 6.4% over the last six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 has returned 6%.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE) announced today that the Board of Directors has formally authorized an additional $300 million for stock repurchase under Chemed’s existing share repurchase program. These share repurchases will be funded through a combination of cash generated from operations as well as utilization of its revolving credit facility.
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Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".
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as healthcare stocks have returned 18.6% over the past six months, topping the S&P 500 by 10.2 percentage points.
Many small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on.
But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors.
Shares of healthcare services company Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE)
fell 4.2% in the afternoon session after Jefferies downgraded the stock to 'Hold' from 'Buy' and slashed its price target.
