CHE - NYSE
Chemed Corporation
$426.86
-0.030%Chemed Corporation provides hospice and palliative care services to patients through a network of physicians, registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, clergy, and volunteers primarily in the United States. The company operates in two segments, VITAS and Roto-Rooter. It 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 was incorporated in 1970 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotChemed Corporation Dividend History
CHE Dividend Payment History
Total Payments
50
Latest Dividend
$0.6000
Annual Amount
$2.9000
Frequency
Quarterly
| Declaration | Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adjusted | Frequency | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 18, 2026 | May 28, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 | $0.6000 | $0.6000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | $0.6000 | $0.6000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | Dec 5, 2025 | $0.6000 | $0.6000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | $0.6000 | $0.6000 | Quarterly | +20.00% |
May 19, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | Jun 17, 2025 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 24, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 8, 2024 | Nov 18, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 2, 2024 | Aug 12, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 | Quarterly | +25.00% |
May 20, 2024 | May 30, 2024 | Jun 18, 2024 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 16, 2024 | Feb 26, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 3, 2023 | Nov 13, 2023 | Dec 4, 2023 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 4, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | Sep 5, 2023 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 | Quarterly | +5.26% |
May 15, 2023 | May 25, 2023 | Jun 14, 2023 | $0.3800 | $0.3800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 17, 2023 | Feb 27, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 | $0.3800 | $0.3800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 4, 2022 | Nov 14, 2022 | Dec 5, 2022 | $0.3800 | $0.3800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 5, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | Sep 2, 2022 | $0.3800 | $0.3800 | Quarterly | +5.56% |
May 16, 2022 | May 26, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.3600 | $0.3600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 18, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Mar 18, 2022 | $0.3600 | $0.3600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 5, 2021 | Nov 15, 2021 | Dec 6, 2021 | $0.3600 | $0.3600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 6, 2021 | Aug 16, 2021 | Sep 2, 2021 | $0.3600 | $0.3600 | Quarterly | +5.88% |
May 17, 2021 | May 27, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 | $0.3400 | $0.3400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 19, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 19, 2021 | $0.3400 | $0.3400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 6, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 | Dec 7, 2020 | $0.3400 | $0.3400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 6, 2020 | Aug 17, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 | $0.3400 | $0.3400 | Quarterly | +6.25% |
May 18, 2020 | May 28, 2020 | Jun 17, 2020 | $0.3200 | $0.3200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 21, 2020 | Mar 2, 2020 | Mar 23, 2020 | $0.3200 | $0.3200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 11, 2019 | Dec 2, 2019 | $0.3200 | $0.3200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 2, 2019 | Aug 12, 2019 | Sep 3, 2019 | $0.3200 | $0.3200 | Quarterly | +6.67% |
May 20, 2019 | May 30, 2019 | Jun 19, 2019 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 22, 2019 | Mar 4, 2019 | Mar 22, 2019 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 2, 2018 | Nov 12, 2018 | Dec 3, 2018 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 3, 2018 | Aug 13, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 | Quarterly | +7.14% |
May 21, 2018 | May 31, 2018 | Jun 20, 2018 | $0.2800 | $0.2800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 16, 2018 | Feb 26, 2018 | Mar 19, 2018 | $0.2800 | $0.2800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 3, 2017 | Nov 13, 2017 | Dec 4, 2017 | $0.2800 | $0.2800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 7, 2017 | Aug 14, 2017 | Sep 1, 2017 | $0.2800 | $0.2800 | Quarterly | +7.69% |
May 15, 2017 | May 25, 2017 | Jun 14, 2017 | $0.2600 | $0.2600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 17, 2017 | Feb 27, 2017 | Mar 20, 2017 | $0.2600 | $0.2600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 4, 2016 | Nov 14, 2016 | Dec 5, 2016 | $0.2600 | $0.2600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 8, 2016 | Aug 15, 2016 | Sep 2, 2016 | $0.2600 | $0.2600 | Quarterly | +8.33% |
May 16, 2016 | May 26, 2016 | Jun 15, 2016 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 19, 2016 | Feb 29, 2016 | Mar 21, 2016 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 6, 2015 | Nov 16, 2015 | Dec 7, 2015 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 7, 2015 | Aug 17, 2015 | Sep 4, 2015 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 | Quarterly | +9.09% |
May 18, 2015 | May 28, 2015 | Jun 17, 2015 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 20, 2015 | Mar 2, 2015 | Mar 23, 2015 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 7, 2014 | Nov 17, 2014 | Dec 8, 2014 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 8, 2014 | Aug 18, 2014 | Sep 3, 2014 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 | Quarterly | +10.00% |
May 19, 2014 | May 29, 2014 | Jun 18, 2014 | $0.2000 | $0.2000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 21, 2014 | Mar 3, 2014 | Mar 24, 2014 | $0.2000 | $0.2000 | Quarterly | - |
Chemed Corporation Payout Ratio Analysis
Dividend Sustainability Analysis
Payout Ratio
Conservative payout with excellent safety margin. Company retains significant earnings for growth, acquisitions, or building cash reserves. Dividend is highly sustainable.
FCF Payout Ratio
Excellent FCF coverage. Dividend is well-supported by actual cash generation with ample room for increases and business reinvestment.
Dividend Growth
Significant dividend reduction signals serious challenges. Company prioritizing financial stability over shareholder returns. High risk of further cuts.
Sustainability
Sustainable dividend with adequate coverage. Some areas for improvement but overall appears safe for dividend investors.
Key Insight
Recent dividend cut signals distress: Management forced to reduce payout, indicating financial pressure. Evaluate whether business challenges are temporary or structural before reinvesting.
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