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Chemed

CHE

Chemed Corporation is a diversified holding company that acquires and operates market-leading subsidiaries across distinct service industries.

Market cap
$6.87B+12.7%
Revenue$2.6B+3.3%
Net income$275.0M-5.3%
Free cash flow$323.6M-12.9%
EPS (diluted)$19.88+2.3%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Oct 27, 2026 (in 3 months)
Revenue estimate$674.1M
EPS estimate$6.01

Financials

Q2 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$673.3M+8.8%
Gross profit$221.5M+19.9%
Operating income$89.2M+31.0%
Net income$67.7M+29.0%
EPS (diluted)$5.13+43.7%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$40.2M-83.9%
Total debt$181.3M+24.5%
Total equity$830.5M-30.7%
Total assets$1.6B-8.0%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$84.8M-38.8%
CapEx$15.5M-1.8%
Free cash flow$69.3M-43.6%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$6.87B+12.7%
Enterprise value$7.01B+4.8%
P/E25×+1.6×
P/S2.7×-0.1×

Profitability

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Gross margin33.1%-0.5pp
Operating margin13.5%-1.2pp
Net margin10.6%-1.0pp
FCF margin12.5%-2.3pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity27.1%+3.0pp
Debt / equity0.2×+0.1×
Current ratio0.9×-1.0×

Competitors

Profile

Chemed Corporation is a diversified holding company that acquires and operates market-leading subsidiaries across distinct service industries. The company focuses on maximizing shareholder value through a decentralized management approach, providing strategic oversight and capital allocation to its primary operating units in the healthcare and residential services sectors.

Competitive position

Chemed maintains a dominant market position in both the hospice care sector through VITAS and the plumbing services industry through the nationally recognized Roto-Rooter brand.

GeographiesUnited States
Customer segmentsHealthcare patients, Residential homeowners, Commercial enterprises
Business modelService-based, Decentralized Holding Company, B2C, B2B
SuppliersMedical supply manufacturers, Pharmaceutical companies, Specialized plumbing equipment manufacturers, Vehicle fleet providers
CustomersIndividual patients and families, Residential property owners, Commercial businesses, Government healthcare programs
Listed1972
Employees15.1K
CEOKevin J. McNamara
Websitechemed.com
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Chemed's market cap?
Chemed (CHE) has a market capitalization of $6.9B and trades on NYSE.
What is Chemed's revenue and profitability?
Chemed generated $2.6B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $275.0M, representing a net margin of 10.6%. Gross margin stands at 33.1%, with free cash flow of $323.6M. These figures are based on the Q2 2026 filing.
Who are Chemed's competitors?
Chemed's key competitors include FirstService Corporation, The Pennant Group, Inc. Common Stock, Option Care Health, Inc. Common Stock, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
What subsidiaries does Chemed have?
Chemed's subsidiaries include VITAS Healthcare, Roto-Rooter.
Where is Chemed headquartered?
Chemed is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 15,087 people. It has been publicly traded since 1972.