# Chemed Corporation (CHE): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Medical - Care Facilities
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Chemed 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. The company also provides direct medical services to patients, as well as spi...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $512.98 USD |
| Market Cap | $6.70B |
| P/E (TTM) | 21.92 |
| EPS (TTM) | $23.40 |
| 52-Week Range | $365.21 – $557.00 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.49% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 0.49% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $2.50 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $2.80 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 18 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 16.7% / 20.5% / 14.2% / 10.4% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 12.0% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 10.0% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 14.1% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 11.6% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | $0.7000 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2026-05-28 | $0.6000 | 2026-06-16 |
| 2026-02-23 | $0.6000 | 2026-03-13 |
| 2025-11-17 | $0.6000 | 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-08-11 | $0.6000 | 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-05-29 | $0.5000 | 2025-06-17 |
| 2025-02-24 | $0.5000 | 2025-03-14 |
| 2024-11-18 | $0.5000 | 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-08-12 | $0.5000 | 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-05-30 | $0.4000 | 2024-06-18 |
| 2024-02-23 | $0.4000 | 2024-03-15 |
| 2023-11-10 | $0.4000 | 2023-12-04 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/che/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Chemed Corporation do?

Chemed Corporation (CHE) operates in the Medical - Care Facilities industry within the Healthcare sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is CHE's market cap?

Chemed Corporation (CHE) has a market capitalization of approximately $6.70 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does CHE pay a dividend?

Yes, Chemed Corporation (CHE) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 0.49%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does CHE pay dividends?

Chemed Corporation pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $2.80 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is CHE's payout ratio?

Chemed Corporation's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/che
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/che/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/che/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/che/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/che/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/che/peers

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