CHE
CHEMED CORP
$439.13
-0.56%
$5.8B
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Vol
Market Cap$5.8B
Cap SizeMid Cap
Analyst ConsensusBuy (50%)
Inst. Holders9 funds
Inst. Value$1.0B
Inst. Activity2 buys / 2 sells
Insider Activity0B / 5S
Insider Net $-$2.4M
SEC Reports5
Press Releases1
Recent Activity
Jun 8, 2026
m_and_a
Roto-Rooter Buys Franchise Territory in Corpus Christi, Rio Grande Valley, and Beaumont, Texas
Roto-Rooter Acquires Franchise Territory
May 29, 2026
Insider
WALSH GEORGE J III sold 500 shares
Director @ $437.83 ($218.9K)
May 18, 2026
Press
Chemed Corp. held its 2026 annual stockholders' meeting and elected a slate of nine directors. This is a routine governa
Impact 2/10
May 18, 2026
Insider
Heaney Christopher J sold 386 shares
Director @ $440.77 ($170.1K)
May 18, 2026
Insider
GRACE PATRICK P sold 386 shares
Director @ $440.77 ($170.1K)
May 8, 2026
SEC
Two Chemed insiders sold a combined $868K in stock over the past week, but this represents only 0.015% of the $5.7B mark
CLUSTER — Impact 2/10
Apr 23, 2026
SEC
Chemed reported Q1 2026 earnings with revenue of $657.5M (1.6% YoY growth) and GAAP EPS of $4.84, a slight decrease YoY.
8-K — Impact 7/10
Apr 23, 2026
SEC
Chemed Corp. reported Q1 2026 EPS of $4.84 (GAAP) and $5.65 (Adjusted), missing the $5.30 consensus by 6.6%. Revenue ros
PRESS-RELEASE — Impact 6/10
Price Targets
$446.50
+0.1% upside
Hold
Current $446.26
Low $400.00
Median $443.00
High $500.00
4 analysts
$400.00
$500.00
Analyst Ratings
2Strong Buy
2Buy
4Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Sector Perform → Sector Perform |
| Feb 27, 2026 | RBC Capital | DOWNGRADE | Outperform → Sector Perform |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Oppenheimer | MAINTAIN | Outperform → Outperform |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Jefferies | DOWNGRADE | Buy → Hold |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $5.62 | $5.41 — $5.89 | 32% YoY | 4 |
| Next Q | $6.02 | $5.88 — $6.21 | 14% YoY | 4 |
| Current FY | $24.35 | $24.22 — $24.45 | 13% YoY | 4 |
| Next FY | $26.91 | $26.29 — $28.03 | 11% YoY | 4 |
Latest Reports
NEUTRAL
Press
2/10
Chemed Corp. held its 2026 annual stockholders' meeting and elected a slate of nine directors. This is a routine governa
May 18, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
2/10
Two Chemed insiders sold a combined $868K in stock over the past week, but this represents only 0.015% of the $5.7B mark
May 8, 2026
BULLISH
8-K
7/10
Chemed reported Q1 2026 earnings with revenue of $657.5M (1.6% YoY growth) and GAAP EPS of $4.84, a slight decrease YoY.
Apr 23, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $629.9M | — |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $110.7M | TRIM |
| NORGES BANK | $76.1M | NEW |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $64.2M | NEW |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | $47.0M | DOUBLED |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | WALSH GEORGE | SELL | $218.9K |
| May 18, 2026 | Heaney Christopher | A | $170.1K |
| May 18, 2026 | GRACE PATRICK | A | $170.1K |
| May 18, 2026 | DeLyons Ron | A | $170.1K |
| May 18, 2026 | LINDELL ANDREA | A | $170.1K |
9 institutional holders with $1.0B total value (2,453,300 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, MORGAN, NORGES.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 1,472,254 | $629.9M | 60.0% | — |
| 2 | MORGAN STANLEY | 258,833 | $110.7M | 10.6% | TRIM -25.9% |
| 3 | NORGES BANK | 177,785 | $76.1M | 7.2% | NEW |
| 4 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 149,975 | $64.2M | 6.1% | NEW |
| 5 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 109,923 | $47.0M | 4.5% | DOUBLED +588.0% |
| 6 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 95,933 | $41.0M | 3.9% | — |
| 7 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 94,918 | $40.6M | 3.9% | — |
| 8 | FMR LLC | 81,139 | $34.7M | 3.3% | TRIM -54.6% |
| 9 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 12,540 | $5.4M | 0.5% | TRIM -74.4% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 349,261 | 258,833 | -25.9% | $110.7M | 2025-Q4 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 177,785 | — | $76.1M | 2025-Q4 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | DOUBLED | 15,978 | 109,923 | +588.0% | $47.0M | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | TRIM | 49,000 | 12,540 | -74.4% | $5.4M | 2025-Q4 |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 54,917 | 112,118 | +104.2% | $50.2M | 2025-Q3 |
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 188,818 | 85,813 | -54.6% | $38.4M | 2025-Q3 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | TRIM | 88,500 | 49,000 | -44.6% | $21.9M | 2025-Q3 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 36,029 | 15,978 | -55.7% | $7.2M | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 183,574 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 271,145 | 188,818 | -30.4% | $91.9M | 2025-Q2 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 183,574 | — | $89.4M | 2025-Q2 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | ADD | 51,100 | 88,500 | +73.2% | $43.1M | 2025-Q2 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | DOUBLED | 3,717 | 36,029 | +869.3% | $17.5M | 2025-Q2 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | TRIM | 77,143 | 48,291 | -37.4% | $29.7M | 2025-Q1 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 5,303 | 3,717 | -29.9% | $2.3M | 2025-Q1 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 180,958 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 420,518 | 308,114 | -26.7% | $163.2M | 2024-Q4 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | DOUBLED | 25,937 | 77,143 | +197.4% | $40.9M | 2024-Q4 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 31,237 | 44,273 | +41.7% | $23.5M | 2024-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 122,788 | — | $73.8M | 2024-Q3 |
13 unique insiders with 5 transactions. Net insider value: -$2.4M ($0.00 bought, $2.4M sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | WALSH GEORGE J III | Director | SELL | 500 | $437.83 | $218.9K |
| May 18, 2026 | Heaney Christopher J | Director | A | 386 | $440.77 | $170.1K |
| May 18, 2026 | GRACE PATRICK P | Director | A | 386 | $440.77 | $170.1K |
| May 18, 2026 | DeLyons Ron | Director | A | 386 | $440.77 | $170.1K |
| May 18, 2026 | LINDELL ANDREA R | Director | A | 386 | $440.77 | $170.1K |
| May 18, 2026 | McCarthy Eileen P | Director | A | 386 | $440.77 | $170.1K |
| May 18, 2026 | Mount John Meredith Jr. | Director | A | 386 | $440.77 | $170.1K |
| May 18, 2026 | WALSH GEORGE J III | Director | A | 386 | $440.77 | $170.1K |
| May 8, 2026 | GRACE PATRICK P | Director | SELL | 60 | $425.78 | $25.5K |
| May 1, 2026 | MCNAMARA KEVIN J | president and CEO | SELL | 2,000 | $421.13 | $842.3K |
| Mar 27, 2026 | MCNAMARA KEVIN J | president and CEO | SELL | 1,500 | $369.37 | $554.1K |
| Mar 12, 2026 | MCNAMARA KEVIN J | president and CEO | SELL | 2,000 | $403.18 | $806.4K |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Wherley Joel L | CEO - Vitas Healthcare | M | 273 | $469.56 | $128.2K |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Wherley Joel L | CEO - Vitas Healthcare | F | 80 | $469.56 | $37.6K |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Wherley Joel L | CEO - Vitas Healthcare | M | 220 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Wherley Joel L | CEO - Vitas Healthcare | A | 1,142 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Witzeman Michael D | VP & Chief Financial Officer | M | 413 | $469.56 | $193.9K |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Witzeman Michael D | VP & Chief Financial Officer | F | 120 | $469.56 | $56.3K |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Witzeman Michael D | VP & Chief Financial Officer | M | 333 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Witzeman Michael D | VP & Chief Financial Officer | A | 1,394 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | MCNAMARA KEVIN J | president and CEO | M | 2,714 | $469.56 | $1.3M |
| Feb 13, 2026 | MCNAMARA KEVIN J | president and CEO | F | 1,192 | $469.56 | $559.7K |
| Feb 13, 2026 | MCNAMARA KEVIN J | president and CEO | M | 2,187 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | MCNAMARA KEVIN J | president and CEO | A | 5,114 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Judkins Brian C | VP and Chief Legal Officer | M | 351 | $469.56 | $164.8K |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Judkins Brian C | VP and Chief Legal Officer | F | 102 | $469.56 | $47.9K |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Judkins Brian C | VP and Chief Legal Officer | M | 283 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Judkins Brian C | VP and Chief Legal Officer | A | 908 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | LEE SPENCER S | executive vice president | M | 402 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | LEE SPENCER S | executive vice president | M | 499 | $469.56 | $234.3K |
| Feb 13, 2026 | LEE SPENCER S | executive vice president | F | 154 | $469.56 | $72.3K |
| Feb 13, 2026 | LEE SPENCER S | executive vice president | A | 960 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | HUTTON THOMAS C | vice president | M | 199 | $469.56 | $93.4K |
| Feb 13, 2026 | HUTTON THOMAS C | vice president | F | 72 | $469.56 | $33.8K |
| Feb 13, 2026 | HUTTON THOMAS C | vice president | M | 160 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | HUTTON THOMAS C | vice president | A | 374 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
5 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 1 bullish, 0 bearish, 2 mixed, 2 neutral. Avg impact: 5.2/10.
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
2/10
Two Chemed insiders sold a combined $868K in stock over the past week, but this represents only 0.01
May 8, 2026
BULLISH
8-K
7/10
Chemed reported Q1 2026 earnings with revenue of $657.5M (1.6% YoY growth) and GAAP EPS of $4.84, a
Apr 23, 2026
MIXED
PRESS-RELEASE
6/10
Chemed Corp. reported Q1 2026 EPS of $4.84 (GAAP) and $5.65 (Adjusted), missing the $5.30 consensus
Apr 23, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
5/10
Chemed Corp renewed its $450 million revolving credit facility with a five-year term, including a $1
Apr 13, 2026
MIXED
8-K
6/10
Chemed Corp reported flat Q4 2025 revenue of $639.3 million but a 9% decline in GAAP EPS to $5.48. T
Feb 25, 2026
Current analyst consensus: Hold (50% buy). Based on 8 analysts: 2 strong buy, 2 buy, 4 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$446.50 mean target
+0.1% upside
Hold (2.50)
$400.00 Low
$500.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $446.26 |
| Target Low | $400.00 |
| Target Mean | $446.50 |
| Target Median | $443.00 |
| Target High | $500.00 |
| # Analysts | 4 |
| Recommendation | Hold (2.50) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$5.62 | $5.41 | $5.89 | 31.7% | -0.1% | 4↑ 0↓ | $0.7B | 7.6% | 4 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$6.02 | $5.88 | $6.21 | 14.2% | -0.0% | 2↑ 2↓ | $0.7B | 7.9% | 4 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$24.35 | $24.22 | $24.45 | 13.0% | +0.0% | 3↑ 1↓ | $2.7B | 6.4% | 4 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$26.91 | $26.29 | $28.03 | 10.5% | +0.0% | 3↑ 1↓ | $2.9B | 6.2% | 4 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $5.622 | |
| 7d ago | $5.628 | -0.005 |
| 30d ago | $5.628 | -0.005 |
| 60d ago | $5.405 | +0.217 |
| 90d ago | $5.397 | +0.225 |
3 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 2 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Sector Perform | Sector Perform |
| Feb 27, 2026 | RBC Capital | DOWNGRADE | Outperform | Sector Perform |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Oppenheimer | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Jefferies | DOWNGRADE | Buy | Hold |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 75% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 88% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
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Jun 8, 2026
m_and_a
Roto-Rooter Buys Franchise Territory in Corpus Christi, Rio Grande Valley, and Beaumont, Texas
Roto-Rooter Acquires Franchise Territory
May 18, 2026
dividend
Chemed Corporation Holds Annual Meeting of Stockholders; Board Declares Quarterly Dividend
<p align="justify">CINCINNATI, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stockholders of Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHE) today elected a slate of nine directo
May 18, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: CHE — 0.3M shares, 15,915 trades
Week starting 2026-05-18. Total ATS volume: 257,216 shares across 15,915 trades.
May 13, 2026
other
Chemed Corporation to Present at the 2026 RBC Global Healthcare Conference
Chemed Corp. to present at RBC Healthcare Conference May 2026
May 11, 2026
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Dark Pool: CHE — 0.4M shares, 20,479 trades
Week starting 2026-05-11. Total ATS volume: 398,874 shares across 20,479 trades.
May 4, 2026
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Dark Pool: CHE — 0.3M shares, 18,604 trades
Week starting 2026-05-04. Total ATS volume: 313,528 shares across 18,604 trades.
Apr 27, 2026
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Dark Pool: CHE — 0.5M shares, 25,921 trades
Week starting 2026-04-27. Total ATS volume: 523,221 shares across 25,921 trades.
Apr 23, 2026
earnings
Chemed Reports First-Quarter 2026 Results
First Quarter 2026 results for Chemed. Adjusted diluted EPS increased 0.4%.
Apr 23, 2026
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CHE Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-04-23
Apr 20, 2026
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Dark Pool: CHE — 0.5M shares, 25,459 trades
Week starting 2026-04-20. Total ATS volume: 549,778 shares across 25,459 trades.
Apr 13, 2026
other
Chemed Corporation Announces a Five-Year $450 Million Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Chemed Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Apr 13, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: CHE — 0.3M shares, 15,619 trades
Week starting 2026-04-13. Total ATS volume: 316,336 shares across 15,619 trades.
Apr 6, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: CHE — 0.3M shares, 18,419 trades
Week starting 2026-04-06. Total ATS volume: 320,658 shares across 18,419 trades.
Apr 1, 2026
m_and_a
Roto-Rooter Completes Acquisitions for Two Significant Territories
Two acquisitions completed by Roto-Rooter Services Company for combined $20.6 million in Fort Worth, Texas and San Francisco, California on March 31,
Mar 30, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: CHE — 0.2M shares, 14,741 trades
Week starting 2026-03-30. Total ATS volume: 240,812 shares across 14,741 trades.