Chemed Corporation

Chemed Corporation is a diversified holding company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Incorporated in Delaware in 1970, the company's overarching mission is to maximize shareholder value by fostering market leadership within its two wholly-owned operating segments: VITAS Healthcare and Roto-Rooter. [1, 5, 6, 13, 14, 15, 16]

Through its subsidiaries, Chemed operates in distinct service industries. VITAS Healthcare is recognized as one of the nation's largest providers of end-of-life hospice and palliative care services for terminally ill patients. Roto-Rooter, on the other hand, is a prominent provider of plumbing, drain cleaning, water restoration, and related services to both residential and commercial customers across the United States and Canada. [1, 3, 5, 14]

Led by President and CEO Kevin J. McNamara, Chemed Corporation recently reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with its VITAS segment demonstrating materially improved performance. This led the company to raise its full-year 2026 guidance. In April 2026, Roto-Rooter also expanded its operations by completing acquisitions for two significant territories. The company maintains a focus on capital allocation, including consistent quarterly dividends and share repurchase programs. [1, 3, 20, 22, 23, 25]