Is Chemed Corp a good dividend stock?

Chemed Corp (CHE) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 0.49%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is CHE's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for CHE stock is currently 0.49%.

How much does CHE pay in dividends per year?

Chemed Corp pays an annual dividend of $2.4000 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does CHE pay dividends?

CHE stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is CHE's dividend growing?

Chemed Corp's 3-year dividend CAGR is 16.45%.

CHE Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Chemed Corp

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Chemed Corp (CHE) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 0.49% as of Jul 15, 2026. It pays $2.40 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 12.03% 5-year compound annual rate.

6.54B

Market cap

22.80x

Current P/E

20.04x

Forward P/E

0.49%

Dividend yield

$2.40

CHE dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — CHE pays out about 11% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	31.14%
Operating margin	13.37%
Pretax margin	14.06%
Net margin	10.48%
Effective tax rate	25.45%
ROA	16.17%
ROE	23.92%
D/E	0.16x
Interest coverage ratio	102.69x

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CHE valuation

P/E	22.80x
P/S	2.06x
P/B	5.27x
P/CF	13.28x
P/FCF	15.98x
P/OCF	13.28x
PEG	-6.17x
EV multiple	12.08x

About

Health care

Sector

Medical - Care Facilities

Industry

Chemed Corporation provides hospice and palliative care services to patients through a network of physicians, doctors, registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, clergy, and volunteers primarily in the United States. The company operates through two segments: VITAS and Roto-Rooter segments. The company offers plumbing, drain cleaning, excavation, water restoration, and other related services to residential and commercial customers through company-owned branches, independent contractors, and franchisees.