earnings
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.75
Chemed Q4 2025 GAAP EPS down 9%, Roto-Rooter segment weak; guidance for 2026 growth
CHEMED CORP
2025-FY EPS reported
$18.34
revenue$2,529,978,000
- Revenue $639.3M flat YoY; GAAP diluted EPS $5.48 (-9%), adjusted EPS $6.42 (-6%).
- VITAS revenue +1.9% to $418.8M, ADC +1.3% to 22,462, admissions +6%.
- Roto-Rooter revenue -3.7% to $220.6M; adjusted EBITDA -21.1%, margin -477bps to 21.5%.
- Repurchased 400,000 shares for $174.6M at avg $436.39; $127.3M remaining authorization.
- FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance $23.25-$24.25 vs FY2025 $21.55; weighted to H2.