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
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
18 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
18 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.4% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$2.20
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout9.7%
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 Yield7.5%
Total Shareholder Yield8.0%
1Y Total Return-31.4%
5Y Total Return-6.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,39210Y ago$33,04320Y ago$77,596
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Chemed Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 9.7%, 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, 7.5% buyback yield, 8.0% 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 -6.1%, with dividends contributing 2.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $33,043 today.
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 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Home-based care services
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.5%
#2 of 2
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
18Y
10.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.0%
#2 of 2
Annual Dividend History
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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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 "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +9.7%. 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 $9,392 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.