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Chemed Corporation reports developments across two wholly owned subsidiaries: VITAS Healthcare, a provider of hospice and palliative end-of-life care, and Roto-Rooter, which provides plumbing, drain cleaning, water restoration and related services to residential and commercial customers.
Company news commonly covers quarterly operating results, VITAS patient revenue, admissions and census measures, Roto-Rooter service demand, franchise territory acquisitions, credit facility updates, share repurchases, new hospice-care locations and investor conference presentations.
Chemed (NYSE: CHE) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Roto-Rooter Services Company acquired a formerly independent Roto-Rooter franchise serving 21 counties in south Texas for approximately $12.0 million. The territory includes Corpus Christi, McAllen, Laredo, and Brownsville, expanding Roto-Rooter’s company-operated footprint.
Chemed (NYSE: CHE) held its 2026 annual stockholders’ meeting, where stockholders elected nine directors and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers as independent accountants for 2026. A non-binding proposal on executive compensation was not approved.
The Board declared a $0.60 quarterly cash dividend, payable June 16, 2026, to stockholders of record on May 28, 2026. This is Chemed’s 220th consecutive quarterly dividend over 55 years as a public company. Chemed operates VITAS Healthcare and Roto-Rooter.
Chemed (NYSE:CHE) will present at the RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference on May 20, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m. ET in New York City.
The audio webcast and 90-day replay will be available via Chemed’s investor relations website. Chemed operates VITAS Healthcare and Roto-Rooter.
Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE) will present at the Bank of America Securities 2026 Health Care Conference on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM PDT at the Encore at the Wynn Las Vegas.
The presentation will be webcast live; presentation materials and a replay will be available via the Chemed investor website. Replay will appear within 24 hours and remain accessible for 90 days.
Chemed operates two subsidiaries: VITAS Healthcare (hospice) and Roto-Rooter (plumbing/drain services), and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Chemed (NYSE: CHE) reported Q1 2026 results: consolidated revenue of $657.5M (+1.6%), GAAP diluted EPS of $4.84 (‑0.4%) and adjusted diluted EPS of $5.65 (+0.4%).
Management raised full‑year guidance: VITAS ADC growth to 4.5%–5.5%, revenue growth (ex‑Medicare Cap) to 6.5%–7.5%, and adjusted EBITDA margin (ex‑Medicare Cap) to 18.0%–18.5%. Q1 share repurchases totaled 500,000 shares for $197.7M.
Chemed (NYSE:CHE) entered a five-year $450 million amended and restated revolving credit facility, including $100 million for letters of credit, with a SOFR-based floating rate and a leverage-based spread. The facility includes an expansion option for an additional $250 million.
JPMorgan Chase served as administrative agent and joint lead arranger; Bank of America, PNC and U.S. Bank participated as syndication and documentation agents. The agreement supports liquidity for Chemed’s VITAS Healthcare and Roto-Rooter operations.
Chemed (NYSE: CHE) will report financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, on April 23, 2026 after NYSE close and will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET on April 24, 2026.
Live webcast and teleconference registration details are provided, a taped replay will be available about two hours after the call, and investor cautions note forward-looking statement risks. Contact: Michael D. Witzeman, (513) 762-6714. Chemed operates VITAS Healthcare and Roto-Rooter.
Chemed (NYSE: CHE) said Roto-Rooter purchased the territory and assets of franchises in San Francisco, CA and Fort Worth, TX in two transactions completed March 31, 2026.
The combined purchase price was approximately $20.6 million, and the acquired locations collectively serve about 3.3 million people. Chemed said the buys align with Roto-Rooter’s strategy to grow productivity, market share and profitability.
VITAS Healthcare (NYSE:CHE) opened its first inpatient hospice center in Pinellas County at Oak Manor in Largo on March 11, 2026, expanding local end-of-life services.
The 12-room facility provides 24/7 clinical care, high-acuity support and is expected to care for 400+ patients annually, plus family respite and community outreach.
Chemed (NYSE:CHE) will present virtually at the Oppenheimer 36th Annual Healthcare Conference on March 19, 2026 at ~9:20 a.m. ET. The live webcast and presentation materials will be available on Chemed's investor site, with a replay posted within 24 hours and accessible for 90 days.
Chemed operates two subsidiaries: VITAS Healthcare (hospice) and Roto-Rooter (plumbing and drain services), and cautioned that forward-looking statements are subject to risks and may change.