Chemed Corporation
As of Oct 22, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $6.87B
- P/E (TTM)
- 24.97
- Forward P/E
- 27.61
- Dividend yield
- 0.48%
- 52-week range
- $365.21$557.00
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 146.26K
Chemed (CHE) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $510.16 - $522.59 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $557.00 |
| 52-Week Low | $365.21 |
| Open | $513.60 |
| Volume (last close) | 141.44K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 146.26K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 2.60B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 274.99M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 323.61M |
| EPS (TTM) | $19.89 |
| Profit Margin | 10.60% |
| Operating Margin | 13.46% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 33.11% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.26 |
| Annual Dividend | $2.50 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.48% |
| Payout Ratio | 12.57% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 6.87B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 13.20M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 24.97 |
| Forward P/E | 27.61 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 2.65 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 8.27 |
| EV/EBITDA | 16.70 |
| 50-Day MA | $516.67 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $459.67 |
| 1-Year Change | +19.47% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 22, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Chemed at a Glance
As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, Chemed (CHE) has a market capitalization of $6.87B. The stock trades at 25.0× trailing earnings, 27.6× forward earnings and 2.6× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $274.99M on revenue of $2.60B (a 10.6% profit margin) and generated $323.61M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 3.3% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $40.22M in cash and securities against $215.58M of debt, a net debt position of $175.35M.
Chemed pays a quarterly dividend totaling $2.50 per share a year, a 0.48% yield at the Oct 22, 2026 close, with a 13% payout ratio and 17 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 19.5% over the past year. At $520.15 (the Oct 22, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $365.20 to $557.00, above its 200-day moving average of $459.67.
Based on 1 professional analyst rating from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chemed
What is the current stock price for CHE?
As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, CHE stock trades at $520.15. The 52-week range is $365.21–$557.00, with a day range of $510.16–$522.59.
What is the P/E ratio for CHE?
As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, Chemed's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 25.0, meaning investors pay $25.0 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 27.6, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Chemed operates in the Healthcare sector.
Does CHE pay dividends?
Yes, Chemed pays a 0.48% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 22, 2026 close ($2.50 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 12.6%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 17, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for CHE?
Based on ratings from 1 professional analyst over the last 90 days, the consensus for CHE is Hold.
What is the market cap of CHE?
As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, Chemed's market capitalization is $6.87B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. Chemed operates in the Healthcare sector within the Medical Care Facilities industry.