Chemed Corporation
CHEChemed Corporation (CHE) is a healthcare and home services company that operates through two primary segments: Roto-Rooter, which provides plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services, and Vitas, a hospice care provider. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Chemed focuses on delivering essential services with a reputation for reliability and quality care across its combined operations.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | $0.60 | 2026-05-28 | 2026-05-28 |
| March 13, 2026 | $0.60 | 2026-02-23 | 2026-02-23 |
| December 5, 2025 | $0.60 | 2025-11-17 | 2025-11-17 |
| August 29, 2025 | $0.60 | 2025-08-11 | 2025-08-11 |
| June 17, 2025 | $0.50 | 2025-05-29 | 2025-05-29 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Chemed Corporation has rewarded shareholders with 91 dividend payments over the past 23 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held CHE shares during this period received a total of $21.74 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.60/share was paid 32 days ago, on June 16, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: CHE currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 0.47%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2003, the dividend payout has grown by 400.0%, from $0.12 to $0.60.
- Dividend Reliability: CHE has maintained or increased its dividend for 85 consecutive payments.
Company News
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Roto-Rooter Services Company, a subsidiary of Chemed Corporation, has acquired a formerly independent Roto-Rooter franchise serving 21 counties in south Texas for approximately $12.0 million. The service area includes Corpus Christi, McAllen, Laredo, and Brownsville, Texas.
Chemed Corporation held its 2026 annual stockholders meeting where nine directors were elected and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as independent accountants. However, the non-binding proposal on executive compensation was not approved. The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.60 per share, marking the 220th consecutive quarterl...
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Roto-Rooter Services Company, a subsidiary of Chemed Corporation, has completed acquisitions of franchise territories in San Francisco, California and Fort Worth, Texas for a combined purchase price of approximately $20.6 million. These locations serve a population of about 3.3 million people and are part of Roto-Rooter's ongoing strategy to acqu...
