Chemed crushed second-quarter earnings with a $6.06 EPS beat as VITAS hospice revenue jumped 11.9% on a dramatic shrink in Medicare Cap charges to $0.5 million from $16.4 million year ago, prompting the company to raise full-year guidance to $25.00-$25.75 EPS from $24.00-$24.75.
Chemed :
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Stock Data
$552.72
$3.31 (0.60%)
Asset Type
Common Stock
Exchange
NYSE
Currency
USD
Country
USA
Sector
HEALTHCARE
Industry
MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
Chemed Corp, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio since 1970, serves the U.S. with two distinct services. It provides compassionate hospice and palliative care through a network including physicians, nurses, and volunteers. Additionally, it offers a range of plumbing and drain cleaning services to both residential and commercial customers. This unique combination is delivered through its VITAS and Roto-Rooter segments, ensuring care and convenience for its clients.
Latest Activity
Q2 2026
EPS
$6.06
est $5.60+8.2%
Revenue
$673M
est $665M+1.2%
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