Roto-Rooter Buys Franchise Territory in Corpus Christi, Rio Grande Valley, and Beaumont, Texas

Roto-Rooter Services Company, a subsidiary of Chemed Corporation, has acquired a formerly independent Roto-Rooter franchise serving 21 counties in south Texas for approximately $12.0 million. The service area includes Corpus Christi, McAllen, Laredo, and Brownsville, Texas.

06/08/2026, 3:15 PM • Benzinga

Chemed Corporation Holds Annual Meeting of Stockholders; Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

Chemed Corporation held its 2026 annual stockholders meeting where nine directors were elected and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as independent accountants. However, the non-binding proposal on executive compensation was not approved. The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.60 per share, marking the 220th consecutive quarterly dividend in the company's 55-year history as a public company.

05/18/2026, 2:24 PM • GlobeNewswire

Water Management Takes Centre Stage at Data Centre LIVE

Data Centre LIVE: The London Summit (20-21 May at Exhibition White City) will feature a dedicated panel on water management strategies for data centres. The event will explore innovative cooling technologies and site design approaches to reduce water consumption while maintaining operational performance. Industry experts including representatives from Chem-Aqua and Evapco Europe will share practical solutions for optimizing water use and aligning with sustainability commitments.

04/30/2026, 11:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Roto-Rooter Completes Acquisitions for Two Significant Territories

Roto-Rooter Services Company, a subsidiary of Chemed Corporation, has completed acquisitions of franchise territories in San Francisco, California and Fort Worth, Texas for a combined purchase price of approximately $20.6 million. These locations serve a population of about 3.3 million people and are part of Roto-Rooter's ongoing strategy to acquire franchises and boost productivity, market share, and profitability.

04/01/2026, 10:17 AM • Benzinga

Chemed Corporation Shareholders Are Encouraged to Reach Out to Johnson Fistel for More Information About Potentially Recovering Their Losses

Johnson Fistel, PLLP is investigating potential securities law violations by Chemed Corporation following the company's February 26, 2026 earnings report that missed consensus estimates by $0.61 per share and $19.8 million in revenue, resulting in a stock price decline. The law firm is seeking investors who suffered losses to join the investigation.

02/26/2026, 5:18 PM • GlobeNewswire

Chemed Stock Down 15% in a Year as One Fund Builds a $5.56 Million Stake

Barington Companies Management established a new position in Chemed Corporation by acquiring 13,000 shares valued at $5.56 million, representing 3.65% of its reportable assets. Despite Chemed's stock declining 15.18% over the past year, the investment signals conviction in the company's strong balance sheet, cash generation, and defensive business model spanning hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter), despite recent margin pressures.

02/16/2026, 12:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Chemed Corporation Board of Directors Authorizes an Additional $300 Million for Stock Repurchase and Declares Quarterly Dividend of 60 Cents

Chemed Corporation announced a $300 million authorization for stock repurchases and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share, payable on March 13, 2026. This marks the 219th consecutive quarterly dividend in the company's 54 years as a public company. The repurchases will be funded through operational cash flow and its revolving credit facility.

02/13/2026, 1:20 PM • Benzinga

Chemed Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend of 60 Cents

Chemed Corporation announced a quarterly cash dividend of 60 cents per share, payable on December 5, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 17, 2025. This marks the 218th consecutive quarterly dividend in the company's 54-year history.

11/07/2025, 11:28 AM • Benzinga

Chemed Corporation to Present at the UBS 2025 Global Healthcare Conference

Chemed Corporation will present at the UBS 2025 Global Healthcare Conference, discussing its performance across its two subsidiaries: VITAS Healthcare and Roto-Rooter.

11/04/2025, 12:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Schwartz Offloads 28,000 Chemed (CHE) Shares Valued at $13 Million

Schwartz Investment Counsel sold 28,771 shares of Chemed Corporation, reducing its stake to 111,033 shares, representing 1.67% of its reportable assets. The sale was driven by disappointing quarterly results and declining performance in both hospice care and plumbing segments.

11/02/2025, 11:25 AM • The Motley Fool