Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.20
Chemed Corporation (CHE) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.5%
Payout Ratio
11.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
18 years
CHE Dividend Income Check
Safety
11.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
18 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.4% and trend is rising.
CHE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$2.20
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout11.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout8.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak18 years
3Y CAGR14.1%
5Y CAGR10.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield7.4%
Total Shareholder Yield7.9%
1Y Total Return-25.9%
5Y Total Return-11.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)1.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,88310Y ago$34,17620Y ago$78,812
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CHE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
CHE Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Chemed Corporation distributes 11.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 8.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CHE has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 14.1% and 5-year CAGR of 10.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CHE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.5% dividend yield, 7.4% buyback yield, 7.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -11.2%, with dividends contributing 1.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $34,176 today.
CHE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$8.70
Avg/Payment$0.4350
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026Latest | $0.6000 | — | 48.06% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.6000 | — | 50.88% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $0.6000 | ↑ +20.0% | 48.60% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 34.89% | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 34.72% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.5000 | — | 32.44% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | $0.5000 | ↑ +25.0% | 29.63% | Aug 30, 2024 |
| May 30, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 29.19% | Jun 18, 2024 |
CHE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.5%
#5 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
11.9% payout
Streak
18Y
10.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.9%
#1 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEChemed Corporation | $5.8B | 0.5% | 11.9% | 18 | Sustainable |
 ENSGThe Ensign Group, In… | $10.2B | 0.1% | 4.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  SCIService Corporation … | $10.9B | 1.6% | 33.8% | 12 | Sustainable |
 CSVCarriage Services, I… | $705M | 1.0% | 13.6% | 6 | Sustainable |
1st  UNHUnitedHealth Group I… | $335.6B | 2.4% | 65.7% | 25 | Watch |
3rd  HUMHumana Inc. | $29.7B | 1.4% | 36.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
CHE Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.60 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2025 | $2.20 | 22.2% | 4 | $18.42 | 11.9% | 8.37x | 0.4% |
| 2024 | $1.80 | 15.4% | 4 | $19.89 | 9.0% | 11.05x | 0.3% |
| 2023 | $1.56 | 5.4% | 4 | $17.93 | 8.7% | 11.49x | 0.3% |
| 2022 | $1.48 | 5.7% | 4 | $16.53 | 9.0% | 11.17x | 0.3% |
| 2021 | $1.40 | 6.1% | 4 | $16.85 | 8.3% | 12.04x | 0.3% |
| 2020 | $1.32 | 6.5% | 4 | $19.48 | 6.8% | 14.76x | 0.2% |
| 2019 | $1.24 | 6.9% | 4 | $13.31 | 9.3% | 10.73x | 0.2% |
| 2018 | $1.16 | 7.4% | 4 | $12.23 | 9.5% | 10.54x | 0.2% |
| 2017 | $1.08 | 8.0% | 4 | $5.86 | 18.4% | 5.43x | 0.2% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CHE stock.
How much dividend does CHE pay per share?
Chemed Corporation (CHE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.20 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is CHE's next ex-dividend date?
CHE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CHE typically pays dividends Annual.
Is CHE's dividend safe?
CHE's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +11.9% and FCF payout ratio of +8.0%. With 18 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is CHE a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Chemed Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 18 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does CHE pay dividends?
Chemed Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.20 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CHE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CHE five years ago would be worth approximately $8,883 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CHE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CHE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.