Chemed Inc is a publicly traded company that operates primarily in the healthcare sector, focusing on providing hospice and palliative care services through its subsidiary, VITAS Healthcare. The company is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients facing terminal illnesses by delivering compassionate care and support to both patients and their families. Additionally, Chemed offers a range of plumbing and drain cleaning services through its Roto-Rooter brand, catering to residential and commercial customers. With a commitment to high standards of service and care, Chemed Inc plays a significant role in the healthcare and home services industries. Read More
MIRAMAR, Fla., July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VITAS Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading providers of hospice and palliative care, and a subsidiary of Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHE), today announced that Nicholas M. Westfall will step down as chairman and chief executive officer to pursue other personal and professional opportunities. Joel L. Wherley, president and chief operating officer, was appointed by the Board to succeed Westfall as chief executive officer of VITAS Healthcare.
Shares of healthcare services company Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE)
fell 9% in the afternoon session after the company reported disappointing second-quarter results which missed analysts' EPS and EBITDA estimates. Net income saw a steep 25.9% decline from the prior year's quarter. Chemed pointed to the impact of Medicare Cap billing limitations on its VITAS hospice business as a primary reason for the shortfall. Adding to the concerns, the company also announced the departure of a key executive, the CEO of the VITAS segment.
Healthcare services company Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 3.8% year on year to $618.8 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $4.27 per share was 14.3% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Chemed Corporation (Chemed) (NYSE: CHE), which operates VITAS Healthcare Corporation (VITAS), one of the nation’s largest providers of end-of-life care, and Roto-Rooter, the nation’s largest commercial and residential plumbing and drain cleaning services provider, reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2025, versus the comparable prior-year period.
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Shares of healthcare services company Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE)
fell 14.7% in the afternoon session after the company provided a negative update on its full-year 2025 guidance, citing issues with its VITAS hospice business.
Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHE) today announced that it will release financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, following the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
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