Chemed Corporation

Chemed Corporation

CHEยทNYSE

$426.86

-0.030%
HealthcareMedical - Care Facilities

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

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Market Cap$5.67B
EPS18.4200
P/E Ratio23.17
Earnings Date08/04/2026
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Chemed Corporation Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that CHE stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 475.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 475.00 to a high of 475.00.

Lowest Target
475.00
11.28%
Consensus Target
475.00
11.28%
Highest Target
475.00
11.28%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 475.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 475.00 to a high of 475.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+11.3%

Moderate upside. Analysts expect positive returns but with limited margin of safety. Consider entry timing.

Analyst Agreement

0.0% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

High

Positive outlook with reasonable agreement. Analysts generally optimistic about prospects with manageable uncertainty.

Market Sentiment Insight

Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.

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Chemed Corporation Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
2.53B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
2.71B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
2.69B - 2.72B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+7.0%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Chemed Corporation Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
265.24M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
386.82M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
385.67M - 387.97M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+45.8%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Chemed Corporation Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
18.42
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$25.48
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$25.40 - $25.55
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+38.3%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Chemed Corporation Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
357.53M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
451.56M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
449.05M - 453.76M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+26.3%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Chemed Corporation Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
422.37M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
524.85M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
521.94M - 527.41M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+24.3%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Chemed Corporation Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
417.19M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
458.81M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
456.27M - 461.05M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+10.0%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Chemed Corporation Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $83K and sold $9.86M worth of CHE shares, resulting in $9.77M of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

6.1K

2.45M

Net Activity

-2.4M

-$2.45M

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

5.2K

2.33M

Net Activity

-2.3M

-$2.33M

9-12 Months

Bought

200

83.42K

Sold

12.0K

5.08M

Net Activity

-5.0M

-$5.00M

Top Buyers

1
WGJI

Walsh George J Iii

Director

200 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$83K

Top Sellers

1
MKJ

Mcnamara Kevin J

Director, Officer: President And Ceo

12.5K sharesโ€ข6 transactions

$5.32M

2
WNM

Westfall Nicholas Michael

Officer: Executive Vice President

10.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$4.22M

3
WGJI

Walsh George J Iii

Director

500 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$219K

4
GPP

Grace Patrick P

Director

210 sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$95K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $9.77M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.01:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$2.45M

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

4 insider sellers vs. 1 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.