What one share of Chemed holds
Chemed Corporation (the “Company” or “Chemed”) was incorporated in Delaware in 1970 as a subsidiary of W.R. Grace & Co. and succeeded to the business of W.R. Grace & Co.’s Special Products Group as of April 30, 1971 and remained a subsidiary of W.R.
Chemed’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $187.77 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $19.90 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $4.80 |
| Free cash flow | $23.42 |
| Dividends | $2.40 |
| Cash and investments | $3.09 |
| Debt | $10.76 |
| Book value | $63.81 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $49.15 | $2.88 | $1.12 | $3.68 | $0.24 | $17.21 |
| 2009 | $52.34 | $3.24 | $0.95 | $6.13 | $0.36 | $21.10 |
| 2010 | $55.60 | $3.55 | $1.11 | $2.62 | $0.52 | $21.71 |
| 2011 | $64.74 | $4.11 | $1.41 | $6.91 | $0.60 | $21.71 |
| 2012 | $73.95 | $4.62 | $1.82 | $4.99 | $0.68 | $24.46 |
| 2013 | $76.05 | $4.16 | $1.58 | $6.54 | $0.76 | $25.53 |
| 2014 | $81.63 | $5.57 | $2.44 | $3.74 | $0.84 | $26.72 |
| 2015 | $88.59 | $6.33 | $2.53 | $7.31 | $0.92 | $30.55 |
| 2016 | $93.92 | $6.48 | $2.37 | $5.70 | $1.00 | $32.38 |
| 2017 | $99.55 | $5.86 | $3.84 | $5.87 | $1.08 | $33.69 |
| 2018 | $106.09 | $12.23 | $3.15 | $13.94 | $1.16 | $37.25 |
| 2019 | $117.30 | $13.31 | $3.21 | $15.02 | $1.24 | $45.57 |
| 2020 | $126.82 | $19.48 | $3.59 | $26.25 | $1.32 | $56.65 |
| 2021 | $134.22 | $16.85 | $3.68 | $15.68 | $1.40 | $41.80 |
| 2022 | $141.40 | $16.53 | $3.80 | $16.73 | $1.48 | $53.70 |
| 2023 | $148.97 | $17.93 | $3.74 | $17.99 | $1.56 | $73.69 |
| 2024 | $160.10 | $19.89 | $3.26 | $24.23 | $1.80 | $76.87 |
| 2025 | $174.96 | $18.34 | $4.34 | $22.51 | $2.20 | $71.43 |
Common questions about Chemed
How much does one share of Chemed earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Chemed earned $19.90 of profit on $187.77 of sales, keeping about 11¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Chemed pay a dividend?
Yes. Chemed paid $2.40 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2008 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 12¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Chemed’s book value per share?
Chemed’s book value is $63.81 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Chemed have?
Each share of Chemed has $3.09 of cash and investments and $10.76 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
What is Chemed’s free cash flow per share?
$23.42 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Chemed’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $2.88 in 2008 to $18.34 in 2025, growing about 11.5% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Chemed bought back shares?
Chemed’s share count fell about 38% from 2008 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
From its SEC filings. For education only, not investment advice. New to these words? See the StockSlicer glossary.