Chemed Corporation (CHE) Stock Price
CHEStock
$512.38+18.90%52W
Market Cap$6.70B
P/E25.25x
PEG Ratio1.87
Div yield0.28%
Beta0.51
CHE Share Price Chart
Favorite Metrics
Price vs S&P 500 (26W)26.22%
Price vs S&P 500 (4W)3.88%
PEG Ratio1.87
VGM Score46.50
P/E Ratio (Annual)25.25x
Indicated Dividend Yield (Annual)0.28%
CHE Earnings Surprise History
| Quarter | Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $5.60 | $6.06 | +8.21%(+$0.46) | |
| Q1 2026 | $5.30 | $5.65 | +6.55%(+$0.35) | |
| Q4 2025 | $7.03 | $6.42 | -8.68%(-$0.61) | |
| Q3 2025 | $5.37 | $5.27 | -1.77%(-$0.10) | |
| Q2 2025 | $4.98 | $4.27 | -14.26%(-$0.71) |
CHE Analyst Recommendations
Jun 2026
Jul 2026
Aug 2026
Sep 2026
3.75
3.75
3.75
3.75
Industry Peers — Home Health Care(7)
| Symbol | Value Score | Growth Score | Momentum Score | P/E Ratio (Annual) | Revenue Growth TTM (YoY) | Operating Margin (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CHEChemed Corporation | D | D | B | 25.2x | 3.3% | 13.5% | 29.4% | $512.38 |
| BTSGBrightSpring Health Services, Inc. Common Stock | C | B | C | 63.2x | 19.9% | 3.1% | 19.0% | $60.87 |
| OPCHOption Care Health, Inc. Common Stock | B | C | B | 22.5x | 6.0% | 5.9% | 15.8% | $31.20 |
| AVAHAveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. Common Stock | C | B | B | 12.0x | 19.5% | 10.3% | 149.8% | $12.34 |
| ADUSAddus HomeCare Corp. | C | C | C | 22.6x | 15.9% | 10.0% | 9.6% | $115.98 |
| AHCOAdaptHealth Corp. Common Stock | A | C | D | 13.6x | -0.4% | -4.5% | -15.2% | $6.02 |
| BTSGUBrightSpring Health Services, Inc. Tangible Equity Unit | C | B | C | 63.2x | 19.9% | 3.1% | 19.0% | $197.90 |
| EHABEnhabit, Inc. | B | D | B | — | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.8% | $0.00 |
About Chemed Corporation
Chemed Corp operates two primary businesses through its subsidiaries: VITAS, a leading provider of hospice and palliative care services, and Roto-Rooter, a provider of plumbing and drain cleaning services. VITAS generates the majority of the company's revenue and serves patients with terminal illnesses through a network of healthcare professionals. The company is positioned as a diversified holding company focused on maximizing shareholder value.