CHE Dividend History & Yield
Chemed Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 21, 2026 (in 27 days) | Dec 5, 2026 | $0.70 | $70.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 (in 123 days) | Mar 11, 2027 | $0.70 | $70.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2027 (in 219 days) | Jun 15, 2027 | $0.70 | $70.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 5, 2027 (in 315 days) | Sep 19, 2027 | $0.70 | $70.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CHE's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.80 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much CHE do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 429 | $219,849 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,143 | $1,099,243 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,286 | $2,198,486 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.55%. $10,000 in CHE would currently pay about $55 a year ($5 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CHE dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | — | $0.70 | +16.7% |
| May 28, 2026 | — | $0.60 | +0.0% |
| Feb 23, 2026 | — | $0.60 | +0.0% |
| Nov 17, 2025 | — | $0.60 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2025 | — | $0.60 | +20.0% |
| May 29, 2025 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Feb 24, 2025 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Nov 18, 2024 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2024 | — | $0.50 | +25.0% |
| May 30, 2024 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Feb 23, 2024 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Nov 10, 2023 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2023 | — | $0.40 | +5.3% |
| May 24, 2023 | — | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Feb 24, 2023 | — | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Nov 10, 2022 | — | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | — | $0.38 | +5.6% |
| May 25, 2022 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2022 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Aug 13, 2021 | — | $0.36 | +5.9% |
| May 26, 2021 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Feb 26, 2021 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2020 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
CHE dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Raised 16.7% | $0.60 | $0.70 | Paid |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Raised 20.0% | $0.50 | $0.60 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
CHE scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About Chemed Corporation
Chemed Corporation provides hospice and palliative care services to patients through a network of physicians, doctors, registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, clergy, and volunteers primarily in the United States. The company operates through two segments: VITAS and Roto-Rooter segments. The company offers plumbing, drain cleaning, excavation, water restoration, and other related services to residential and commercial customers through company-owned branches, independent contractors, and franchisees. The company also provides direct medical services to patients, as well as spiritual and emotional counseling to both patients and their families.
Sector: Healthcare. Industry: Medical Care Facilities. First dividend on our records: Nov 17, 1988. 152 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CHE dividend FAQ
When is CHE's next ex-dividend date?
CHE's next ex-dividend date is Nov 21, 2026 (in 27 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.70 per share, expected on Dec 5, 2026.
How often does CHE pay dividends?
CHE pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.70 per share with an ex-date of Aug 17, 2026.
What is CHE's dividend yield?
CHE's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.49%, based on $2.50 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $512.98. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.80 per share, is 0.55%.
How much does CHE pay per share?
CHE pays about $0.70 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.80 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $280.00 a year.
Has CHE grown or cut its dividend?
CHE has raised its annual dividend for 17 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 12.6% a year (+19.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of CHE do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.55%, you would need about 429 shares of CHE (roughly $219,849 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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