CHEMED CORP (CHE) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings

NYSE:CHE • US16359R1032

Current stock price

385.84 USD
-5.01 (-1.28%)
At close:
385.84 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours:

Analyst forecast overview

View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for CHEMED CORP (CHE).

Forecast Snapshot

Consensus Price Target

Price Target
$451.86
+ 17.11% Upside
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Next Earnings Forecast

Earnings Estimate
Release Date
Apr 23, 2026
Period
Q1 / 2026
EPS Estimate
$5.36
Revenue Estimate
656.32M
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ChartMill Buy Consensus

Rating
75.00%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
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Price Target Details & History

Consensus Price Target and Range

Mean target
$451.86
Upside
+ 17.11%
From current price of $385.84 to mean target of $451.86, Based on 8 analyst forecasts
Low
$404.00
Median
$444.72
High
$525.00

Price Target Revisions

1 Month
-20.25%
3 Months
-22.86%

Price Target Summary

8 Wall Street analysts provided a forecast for the next 12 months for CHE. The average price target is 451.86 USD. This implies a price increase of 17.11% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 385.84.
The average price target has been revised downward by 22.86% in the past 3 months.
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Analyst Ratings & History

Current Analyst Ratings

CHE Current Analyst RatingCHE Current Analyst Buy, Sell and Hold Ratings.Current Analyst Rating Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Strong Sell 0 0 0 0 0

Analyst Ratings History

CHE Historical Analyst RatingsCHE Historical Analyst Buy, Sell and Hold Ratings and number of analysts.Historical Monthly Analyst Rating -19 -17 -15 -13 -11 -9 -7 -5 -3 -1 2 4 6

Analyst Ratings Consensus

ChartMill Buy Consensus
75.00%
CHE was analyzed by 8 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 75. So analysts seem to be have mildly positive about CHE.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
CHE was analyzed by 8 analysts. More opinions would make the average more meaningful.
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Recent Upgrades & Downgrades

DateFirmActionFrom → To
2026-02-27OppenheimerMaintains Outperform -> Outperform
2026-02-27RBC CapitalDowngrade Outperform -> Sector Perform
2026-01-22JefferiesDowngrade Buy -> Hold
2025-11-10RBC CapitalMaintains Outperform -> Outperform
2025-09-10B of A SecuritiesMaintains Buy -> Buy
2025-09-02JefferiesUpgrade Hold -> Buy
2025-07-31OppenheimerMaintains Outperform -> Outperform
2025-07-31RBC CapitalMaintains Outperform -> Outperform
2025-07-25JefferiesInitiate Hold
2025-06-30RBC CapitalMaintains Outperform -> Outperform
2025-06-30B of A SecuritiesMaintains Buy -> Buy
2025-04-28RBC CapitalMaintains Outperform -> Outperform
2025-03-14RBC CapitalMaintains Outperform -> Outperform
2024-11-05RBC CapitalMaintains Outperform -> Outperform
2024-05-21RBC CapitalMaintains Outperform -> Outperform
2024-03-04RBC CapitalMaintains Outperform -> Outperform
2024-02-29OppenheimerMaintains Outperform -> Outperform
2024-01-17OppenheimerMaintains Outperform -> Outperform
2023-10-30RBC CapitalMaintains Outperform -> Outperform
2023-07-31RBC CapitalMaintains Outperform -> Outperform
2023-07-27OppenheimerMaintains Outperform -> Outperform
2023-05-01RBC CapitalMaintains Outperform
2023-04-28OppenheimerMaintains Outperform
2023-02-27RBC CapitalMaintains Outperform
2022-11-03RBC CapitalMaintains Outperform

Next Earnings Forecast Details

Next Earnings Details

Release Date
Apr 23, 2026
Period
Q1 / 2026
EPS Estimate
$5.36
Revenue Estimate
656.32M
Revenue Q2Q
1.45%
EPS Q2Q
-4.88%
Number of Analysts
5

Next Earnings Revisions

Revenue (1 Month)
-0.03%
Revenue (3 Months)
-2.46%
EPS (1 Month)
-3.33%
EPS (3 Months)
-11.53%

Next Earnings Summary

CHE is expected to report earnings on 4/23/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 5.36 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 656.32M USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised downward by 2.46% in the past 3 months.
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Full Analyst Estimates 2026 - 2028

Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates

2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Revenue
YoY % growth
CHE revenue by date.CHE revenue by date.
2.264B
6.06%		2.431B
7.37%		2.53B
4.06%		2.696B
6.56%		2.864B
6.23%		3.038B
6.08%
EBITDA
YoY % growth
CHE ebitda by date.CHE ebitda by date.
421.788M
4.35%		470.279M
11.50%		422.171M
-10.23%		496.51M
17.61%		540.79M
8.92%		583.22M
7.85%
EBIT
YoY % growth
CHE ebit by date.CHE ebit by date.
360.923M
4.62%		407.23M
12.83%		357.33M
-12.25%		424.23M
18.72%		473.36M
11.58%		518.21M
9.47%
Operating Margin
CHE operating margin by date.CHE operating margin by date.
15.94%16.75%14.12%15.74%16.53%17.06%
EPS
YoY % growth
CHE eps by date.CHE eps by date.
21.45
8.55%		23.14
7.88%		21.59
-6.70%		24.11
11.69%		26.89
11.51%		29.19
8.55%

All data in USD

Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates

Q1 / 26 Q2 / 26 Q3 / 26 Q4 / 26 Q1 / 27 Q2 / 27 Q3 / 27 Q4 / 27
EPS
Q2Q % growth		5.36
-4.88%		5.46
27.85%		6.04
14.61%		7.27
13.23%		6.30
17.68%		6.28
15.08%		6.46
7.02%		7.65
5.18%
Revenue
Q2Q % growth		656.32M
1.45%		666.26M
7.67%		677.43M
8.41%		696.29M
8.91%		700.38M
6.71%		709.82M
6.54%		717.51M
5.92%		743.23M
6.74%
EBITDA
Q2Q % growth		112.48M
-0.11%		114.16M
11.78%		123.6M
-4.74%		146.27M
-14.75%		128.3M
14.06%		127.77M
11.92%		131.1M
6.07%		152.38M
4.18%
EBIT
Q2Q % growth		92.042M
-4.70%		94.313M
35.01%		104.74M
28.93%		126.45M
18.46%		113.58M
23.40%		112.97M
19.78%		116.22M
10.96%		137.43M
8.68%

All data in USD

Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data

CHE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCHE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B
CHE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCHE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5 10 15 20 25

Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary

Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)

EPS Next 3 Year
10.57%
EPS Next 5 Year
N/A

Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)

Revenue Next 3 Year
5.67%
Revenue Next 5 Year
N/A

Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)

EBIT Next 3 Year
13.68%
EBIT Next 5 Year
N/A
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CHEMED CORP / CHE Forecast FAQ

What is the price target for CHE stock?

8 analysts have analysed CHE and the average price target is 451.86 USD. This implies a price increase of 17.11% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 385.84.

When does CHEMED CORP (CHE) report earnings?

CHEMED CORP (CHE) will report earnings on 2026-04-23.

What are the consensus estimates for CHE stock next earnings?

The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of CHEMED CORP (CHE) is 5.36 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 656.32M USD.

How many analysts cover CHEMED CORP (CHE) stock?

The number of analysts covering CHEMED CORP (CHE) is 8.