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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) 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.
Chemed (NYSE: CHE) reported Q4 2025 results: consolidated revenue of $639.3M (flat YoY), GAAP diluted EPS of $5.48 (down 9.0%) and adjusted diluted EPS of $6.42 (down 6.0%).
VITAS net patient revenue was $418.8M (+1.9%), ADC 22,462 (+1.3%), admissions +6.0%. Roto-Rooter revenue was $220.6M (-3.7%) with adjusted EBITDA down 21.1%.
Chemed ended 12/31/2025 with $74.5M cash, no debt, repurchased 400,000 shares for $174.6M, and issued 2026 guidance of adjusted EPS $23.25–$24.25.
Chemed (NYSE:CHE) authorized an additional $300 million for share repurchases under its existing program and will fund buybacks with cash from operations and its revolving credit facility. The Board also declared a $0.60 quarterly dividend payable March 13, 2026, to holders of record Feb 23, 2026.
This marks Chemed's 219th consecutive quarterly dividend over 54 years as a public company. Operations include VITAS Healthcare and Roto-Rooter.
Chemed (NYSE: CHE) will release fourth-quarter 2025 financial results for the period ended December 31, 2025 on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 after market close. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, February 26, 2026 to discuss results and provide a business update.
Investors may access a live webcast via Chemed's Investor Relations website or the provided media-server link. Registration for teleconference dial-in is required and will provide a personalized conference code; callers are asked to dial in 15 minutes early. A taped replay will be available roughly two hours after the call via the investor relations webcast. Chemed operates two subsidiaries: VITAS Healthcare and Roto-Rooter.
Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE) will present at the BofA Securities 2025 Virtual Home Care Conference on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM ET. The presentation will be webcast live and presentation materials will be available on Chemed's investor relations website at www.chemed.com.
The webcast replay will be posted within 24 hours of the live presentation and will remain accessible for 90 days. Chemed operates two subsidiaries: VITAS Healthcare (end-of-life hospice services) and Roto-Rooter (plumbing and drain cleaning services). The company cautions that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and may differ materially.
VITAS Healthcare (NYSE:CHE) on November 25, 2025 released a video during National Care at Home Month that profiles caregiver Stacy Noland and her mother, Sonia Lindo, highlighting hospice care at home.
The video describes how VITAS teams enabled comfort and dignity during Lindo’s terminal illness, eased caregiver strain, and provided holistic support from nurses, aides, social workers, chaplains and bereavement specialists. Viewers are directed to watch Stacy’s story and to learn more at VITAS.com or call 800.93.VITAS.