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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 0.51%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.20
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.06%
Dividend Rating 54.81%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.42%
Payout Ratio 10.0%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.41%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -17.8%
Total Return 5y: -17.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
BMEZ 1,540 M 12.2% 10.5%
CVS 101,060 M 3.34% 4.59%
FMS 13,866 M 3.38% 2.22%
DGX 19,674 M 2.25% 3.69%
CI 73,863 M 2.18% 3.27%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
CI 73,863 M 244% 85.1%
CHE 6,305 M 8.06% 94.7%
DGX 19,674 M 7.58% 96.3%
CVS 101,060 M 7.39% 92.4%
BMEZ 1,540 M 17.1% 97.7%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare CHE Dividends with its Peer-Group

CI
Cigna
 2.18% Yield
CVS
CVS Health
 3.34% Yield
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
 2.25% Yield

CHE Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

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 a dual-business model: the VITAS segment delivers hospice and palliative-care services across the U.S., while the Roto-Rooter segment provides residential and commercial plumbing, drain cleaning, excavation, and water-restoration services through company-owned locations, franchisees, and independent contractors.

What is the Dividend Yield of CHE?

As of December 2025, CHE`s dividend yield is 0.51%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.20 USD by the current share price of 432.18.

Does CHE pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, 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 2025?

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 8.06% 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 0.42%. If you bought CHE's shares at 529.97 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.20 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.42% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CHE?

CHE Payout Consistency is 94.7%. 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 0.51% 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 10.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CHE?

CHE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 54.81%. 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 (CAGR)?

Chemed`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.44% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Chemed ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2005-05-12 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
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.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-23 04:37