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Chemed (CHE) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$519.70
-2.30 (-0.44%)
(As of 09/29/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$514.25
$522.39
50-Day Range
$499.76
$568.61
52-Week Range
$430.16
$574.66
Volume
129,122 shs
Average Volume
64,903 shs
Market Capitalization
$7.84 billion
P/E Ratio
34.65
Dividend Yield
0.31%
Price Target
$593.00

Chemed MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
14.1% Upside
$593.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
3.02% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.33
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
1.65mentions of Chemed in the last 14 days
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$2.07 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
16.74%
From $19.12 to $22.32 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

3.16 out of 5 stars

Medical Sector

16th out of 972 stocks

Home Health Care Services Industry

1st out of 7 stocks


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About Chemed (NYSE:CHE) Stock

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.

CHE Price History

CHE Stock News Headlines

Chemed (CHE) Faces Macroeconomic Woes, Tough Competition
Chemed - Showcasing Why It's So Reliable
66,000% upside on tiny biotech?
The Wall Street Journal reports that this medical breakthrough is "Transforming Medicine." One analyst calculated that it could be worth $1 Trillion, making the upside potential of this small-cap 66,000% above today's price.
Chemed (CHE) Declares $0.40 Dividend
66,000% upside on tiny biotech?
The Wall Street Journal reports that this medical breakthrough is "Transforming Medicine." One analyst calculated that it could be worth $1 Trillion, making the upside potential of this small-cap 66,000% above today's price.
Chemed Corp. Raises Quarterly Dividend by 5.3% >CHE
Chemed: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Chemed Corp. Q2 Income Retreats, misses estimates
Chemed (CHE) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
Chemed Reports Second-Quarter 2023 Results
Here's what Wall Street expects from Chemed's earnings report
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CHE Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/26/2023
Ex-Dividend for 9/5 Dividend
8/11/2023
Dividend Payable
9/05/2023
Today
10/01/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/30/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Home health care services
Sub-Industry
Health Care Services
Sector
Medical
CUSIP
16359R10
Employees
14,167
Year Founded
1970

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$593.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$610.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$576.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+14.1%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
1 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$249.62 million
Pretax Margin
13.73%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.19 billion
Cash Flow
$24.06 per share
Book Value
$53.71 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
14,469,000
Market Cap
$7.84 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.53

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Kevin J. McNamaraMr. Kevin J. McNamara (Age 69)
    CEO, Pres & Director
    Comp: $5.66M
  • Mr. David P. Williams (Age 62)
    Exec. VP & CFO
    Comp: $2.63M
  • Mr. Michael D. Witzeman CPA (Age 52)
    MBA, VP & Controller
    Comp: $985.01k
  • Mr. Spencer S. LeeMr. Spencer S. Lee (Age 67)
    Exec. VP
    Comp: $1.86M
  • Mr. Thomas C. Hutton (Age 72)
    VP & Director
  • Mr. Nicholas Michael WestfallMr. Nicholas Michael Westfall (Age 44)
    Exec. VP
    Comp: $2.05M
  • Ms. Lisa A. Reinhard
    VP, Chief Admin. Officer & Sec.
  • Sherri Warner
    Director of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Brian C. Judkins (Age 42)
    VP, Sec. & Chief Legal Officer













CHE Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Chemed stock right now?

1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Chemed in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" CHE shares.
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What is Chemed's stock price forecast for 2023?

1 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Chemed's shares. Their CHE share price forecasts range from $576.00 to $610.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $593.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 14.1% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for CHE
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How have CHE shares performed in 2023?

Chemed's stock was trading at $510.43 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, CHE shares have increased by 1.8% and is now trading at $519.70.
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Are investors shorting Chemed?

Chemed saw a drop in short interest in the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 443,600 shares, a drop of 13.3% from the August 31st total of 511,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 71,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 6.2 days. Currently, 3.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short.
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When is Chemed's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, October 30th 2023.
View our CHE earnings forecast
.

How were Chemed's earnings last quarter?

Chemed Co. (NYSE:CHE) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July, 26th. The company reported $4.71 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $5.09 by $0.38. The business earned $553.80 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $562.54 million. Chemed had a net margin of 10.36% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 34.65%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 4.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $4.84 EPS.

How often does Chemed pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Chemed?

Chemed declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, August 4th. Investors of record on Monday, August 14th will be given a dividend of $0.40 per share on Tuesday, September 5th. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.31%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 11th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.38.
Read our dividend analysis for CHE
.

Is Chemed a good dividend stock?

Chemed (NYSE:CHE) pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.31%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 15 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 10.67%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, CHE will have a dividend payout ratio of 7.17% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for CHE.

What guidance has Chemed issued on next quarter's earnings?

Chemed updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Wednesday, July, 26th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $19.90-$20.10 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $20.92. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What is Kevin J. McNamara's approval rating as Chemed's CEO?

1 employees have rated Chemed Chief Executive Officer Kevin J. McNamara on Glassdoor.com. Kevin J. McNamara has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Kevin J. McNamara in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Chemed own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Chemed investors own include AT&T (T), Home Depot (HD), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AbbVie (ABBV), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), CVS Health (CVS), Boeing (BA), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), Verizon Communications (VZ) and Chevron (CVX).

What is Chemed's stock symbol?

Chemed trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "CHE."

How do I buy shares of Chemed?

Shares of CHE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Chemed's stock price today?

One share of CHE stock can currently be purchased for approximately $519.70.

How much money does Chemed make?

Chemed (NYSE:CHE) has a market capitalization of $7.84 billion and generates $2.19 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $249.62 million in net income (profit) each year or $15.00 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Chemed have?

The company employs 14,167 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Chemed?

Chemed's mailing address is 255 EAST FIFTH STREET SUITE 2600, CINCINNATI OH, 45202. The official website for the company is www.chemed.com. The company can be reached via phone at (513) 762-6690 or via fax at 513-762-6590.

This page (NYSE:CHE) was last updated on 10/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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