CHE Dividend History & Analysis | 0.5% Yield

CHE has a dividend yield of 0.5% and paid 2.9 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.50%
Payout Ratio 10.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.96%
Consistency Lifetime 96.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.60%
Payout FCF 8.6%
Streak Years 25
Dividend Rating 68.70%
Ex-Dividend in 5 days: Buy before May 28, 2026 to receive the next dividend.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Services

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
FMS 11,871 M 2.81% 3.91%
CI 77,053 M 2.09% 3.20%
DGX 20,657 M 1.78% 2.77%
LH 20,533 M 1.07% 1.62%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
CON 3,337 M 300.00% 100.0%
CI 77,053 M 30.54% 88.9%
LH 20,533 M 15.78% 16.0%
DGX 20,657 M 6.81% 98.5%
CVS 122,349 M 7.39% 96.5%
CHE Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-28 2026-05-28 2026-06-16 0.6 0% N/A
2026-02-23 2026-02-23 2026-03-13 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.13%
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% N/A
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

CHE Dividend FAQ

Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHE) operates a unique diversified business model consisting of two primary segments: VITAS Healthcare and Roto-Rooter. VITAS provides hospice and palliative care services, utilizing interdisciplinary teams of medical professionals and counselors to support patients and families across the United States. Roto-Rooter serves as a major provider of plumbing, drain cleaning, and water restoration services for both residential and commercial clients.

What is the Dividend Yield of CHE?

As of May 2026, CHE's dividend yield is 0.50%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.90 USD by the current share price of 441.55.

Does CHE pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, CHE paid a dividend of 2.90 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-28 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 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-28.

CHE dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CHE for the next payments are between 0.634 (+5.7%) and 0.692 (+15.3%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.61%.

Will CHE pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.6 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-28. The next Ex-Dividend date for Chemed (CHE) is 2026-05-28.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CHE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Chemed (CHE) is 2026-05-28.

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 0.60%. If you bought CHE's shares at 485.38 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.90 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.60% 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 0.50% 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 10.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CHE?

CHE's Overall Dividend Rating is 68.70%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CHE Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in CHE's Outstanding Shares?

Chemed's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.78% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -95.6%). 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 0%
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 0%
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 13,994,000 -6.66%
2026 13,675,000 -2.28%

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: 2026-05-21 02:59 UTC