CHE Dividend History & Analysis | 0.5% Yield

CHE has a dividend yield of 0.5% and paid 2.2 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.46%
Payout Ratio 14.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.96%
Consistency Lifetime 96.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.44%
Payout FCF 8.5%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 67.53%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -18.8%
Total Return 5y: -10.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Services

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CVS 94,598 M 3.73% 4.29%
CI 72,124 M 2.03% 3.20%
DGX 20,914 M 1.84% 2.92%
LH 22,620 M 1.11% 1.94%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
LH 22,620 M 15.8% 16.0%
CI 72,124 M 10.9% 88.9%
DGX 20,914 M 6.81% 98.5%
CVS 94,598 M 7.39% 96.5%
BMEZ 1,540 M 2.23% 98.1%

CHE Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 2025-12-05 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.14%
2025-08-11 2025-08-11 2025-08-29 Quarterly 0.6 20% 0.14%
2025-05-29 2025-05-29 2025-06-17 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.09%
2025-02-24 2025-02-24 2025-03-14 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.09%
2024-11-18 2024-11-18 2024-12-06 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.09%
2024-08-12 2024-08-12 2024-08-30 Quarterly 0.5 25% 0.09%
2024-05-30 2024-05-30 2024-06-18 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.07%
2024-02-23 2024-02-26 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.07%
2023-11-10 2023-11-13 2023-12-04 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.07%
2023-08-11 2023-08-14 2023-09-05 Quarterly 0.4 5.3% 0.08%
2023-05-24 2023-05-25 2023-06-14 Quarterly 0.38 0% 0.07%
2023-02-24 2023-02-27 2023-03-17 Quarterly 0.38 0% 0.07%
2022-11-10 2022-11-14 2022-12-05 Quarterly 0.38 0% 0.08%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-09-02 Quarterly 0.38 5.6% 0.08%
2022-05-25 2022-05-26 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.36 0% 0.07%
2022-02-25 2022-02-28 2022-03-18 Quarterly 0.36 0% 0.08%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-12-06 Quarterly 0.36 0% 0.07%
2021-08-13 2021-08-16 2021-09-02 Quarterly 0.36 5.9% 0.08%
2021-05-26 2021-05-27 2021-06-16 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.07%
2021-02-26 2021-03-01 2021-03-19 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.08%
2020-11-13 2020-11-16 2020-12-07 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-09-04 Quarterly 0.34 6.3% N/A
2020-05-27 2020-05-28 2020-06-17 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-03-23 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2019-11-07 2019-11-11 2019-12-02 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2019-08-09 2019-08-12 2019-09-03 Quarterly 0.32 6.7% N/A
2019-05-29 2019-05-30 2019-06-19 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2019-03-01 2019-03-04 2019-03-22 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-11-08 2018-11-12 2018-12-03 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-08-10 2018-08-13 2018-08-31 Quarterly 0.3 7.1% N/A
2018-05-30 2018-05-31 2018-06-20 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2018-02-23 2018-02-26 2018-03-19 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2017-11-10 2017-11-13 2017-12-04 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2017-08-10 2017-08-14 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.28 7.7% N/A
2017-05-23 2017-05-25 2017-06-14 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2017-02-23 2017-02-27 2017-03-20 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2016-11-09 2016-11-14 2016-12-05 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-09-02 Quarterly 0.26 8.3% N/A
2016-05-24 2016-05-26 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-02-25 2016-02-29 2016-03-21 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2015-11-12 2015-11-16 2015-12-07 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2015-08-13 2015-08-17 2015-09-04 Quarterly 0.24 9.1% N/A
2015-05-26 2015-05-28 2015-06-17 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-03-23 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-11-13 2014-11-17 2014-12-08 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-08-14 2014-08-18 2014-09-03 Quarterly 0.22 10% N/A
2014-05-27 2014-05-29 2014-06-18 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-03-24 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2013-11-14 2013-11-18 2013-12-09 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2013-08-08 2013-08-12 2013-09-03 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A

CHE Dividend FAQ

Chemed Corp (NYSE:CHE) operates two distinct businesses: VITAS, the nation’s largest hospice and palliative-care provider, and Roto-Rooter, a leading residential and commercial plumbing and water-damage-restoration franchise. The firm delivers clinical services-including nursing, social work, and spiritual counseling-to patients and families across the U.S., while Roto-Rooter generates revenue through company-owned branches, independent contractors, and franchisees offering plumbing, drain cleaning, excavation, and water-restoration services.

What is the Dividend Yield of CHE?

As of February 2026, CHE`s dividend yield is 0.46%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.20 USD by the current share price of 447.74.

Does CHE pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, CHE paid a dividend of 2.20 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-17 and the payout was 0.6 USD.

How often does CHE pay dividends?

CHE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CHE has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-17.

CHE dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CHE for the next 4 payments are between 0.464 (-22.7%) and 0.492 (-18.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will CHE pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.6 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Chemed (CHE) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CHE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Chemed (CHE) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CHE?

CHE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 12.0% per year.
Strong growth: CHE's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CHE?

CHE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.44%. If you bought CHE's shares at 502.02 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.20 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.44% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CHE?

CHE Payout Consistency is 96.1%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Chemed has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CHE have a good Dividend Yield?

CHE`s 0.46% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CHE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CHE is 14.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CHE?

CHE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 67.53%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CHE Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CHE's Outstanding Shares?

Chemed's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.44% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has CHE ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 12, 2005 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 17,618,000
1986 17,922,000 +1.73%
1987 17,906,000 -0.09%
1988 18,452,000 +3.05%
1989 20,519,500 +11.2%
1990 20,816,300 +1.45%
1991 20,000,000 -3.92%
1992 19,607,800 -1.96%
1993 19,534,900 -0.37%
1994 19,687,500 +0.78%
1995 19,677,400 -0.05%
1996 20,000,000 +1.64%
1997 20,000,000
1998 21,176,500 +5.88%
1999 20,128,000 -4.95%
2000 19,492,000 -3.16%
2001 19,686,000 +1%
2002 19,780,000 +0.48%
2003 21,824,000 +10.33%
2004 25,152,000 +15.25%
2005 26,044,000 +3.55%
2006 25,716,000 -1.26%
2007 23,873,000 -7.17%
2008 22,394,000 -6.2%
2009 22,593,000 +0.89%
2010 21,055,000 -6.81%
2011 18,958,000 -9.96%
2012 19,053,000 +0.5%
2013 17,899,000 -6.06%
2014 17,469,000 -2.4%
2015 17,365,000 -0.6%
2016 16,598,000 -4.42%
2017 16,776,000 +1.07%
2018 16,670,000 -0.63%
2019 16,565,000 -0.63%
2020 16,348,000 -1.31%
2021 15,513,000 -5.11%
2022 15,052,000 -2.97%
2023 15,270,000 +1.45%
2024 14,992,000 -1.82%
2025 14,535,000 -3.05%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:24