CHE
Chemed
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Healthcare
- NYSE: CHE
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 28, 2026
Dividend yield: 0.45%
Payout ratio: 12.1%
Chemed's most recent dividend payment of $0.6 per share was made to shareholders on record before May 28, 2026. The payout stands at $2.4 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 0.45%.
CHE dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Chemed Dividend yield
CHE has a dividend yield of 0.45% which is below the Healthcare sector and the industry average. Compared to its Healthcare sector average of 1.63%, Chemed's dividend yield is 72% lower. The historical 5-year average of CHE's dividend yield is 0.3%, which is below the current yield.
CHE Dividend history
Chemed has been paying dividends for the last 35 years. According to our data CHE has issued three dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 14% for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 20% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 4.9%.
Chemed Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | $0.6 | 0.55% |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $0.6 | 0.48% |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.6 | 0.51% |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $0.6 | 0.49% |
| May 29, 2025 | $0.5 | 0.35% |
| Feb 24, 2025 | $0.5 | 0.35% |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.5 | 0.32% |
| Aug 12, 2024 | $0.5 | 0.3% |
| May 30, 2024 | $0.4 | 0.29% |
| Feb 23, 2024 | $0.4 | 0.26% |
| Nov 10, 2023 | $0.4 | 0.27% |
| Aug 11, 2023 | $0.4 | 0.3% |
| May 24, 2023 | $0.38 | 0.28% |
| Feb 24, 2023 | $0.38 | 0.28% |
| Nov 10, 2022 | $0.38 | 0.3% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | $0.38 | 0.3% |
| May 25, 2022 | $0.36 | 0.29% |
| Feb 25, 2022 | $0.36 | 0.3% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | $0.36 | 0.28% |
| Aug 13, 2021 | $0.36 | 0.3% |
| May 26, 2021 | $0.34 | 0.27% |
| Feb 26, 2021 | $0.34 | 0.3% |
| Nov 13, 2020 | $0.34 | 0.27% |
| Aug 14, 2020 | $0.34 | 0.26% |
| May 27, 2020 | $0.32 | 0.27% |
| Feb 28, 2020 | $0.32 | 0.37% |
| Nov 7, 2019 | $0.32 | 0.31% |
| Aug 9, 2019 | $0.32 | 0.28% |
| May 29, 2019 | $0.3 | 0.36% |
| Mar 1, 2019 | $0.3 | 0.36% |
| Nov 8, 2018 | $0.3 | 0.36% |
| Aug 10, 2018 | $0.3 | 0.36% |
| May 30, 2018 | $0.28 | 0.34% |
| Feb 23, 2018 | $0.28 | 0.42% |
| Nov 10, 2017 | $0.28 | 0.47% |
| Aug 10, 2017 | $0.28 | 0.55% |
| May 23, 2017 | $0.26 | 0.52% |
| Feb 23, 2017 | $0.26 | 0.57% |
| Nov 9, 2016 | $0.26 | 0.72% |
| Aug 11, 2016 | $0.26 | 0.7% |
| May 24, 2016 | $0.24 | 0.72% |
| Feb 25, 2016 | $0.24 | 0.72% |
| Nov 12, 2015 | $0.24 | 0.63% |
| Aug 13, 2015 | $0.24 | 0.61% |
| May 26, 2015 | $0.22 | 0.71% |
| Feb 26, 2015 | $0.22 | 0.74% |
Chemed dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
CHE has a payout ratio of 12.1% which is lower than the Healthcare sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 32.5%, Chemed's payout ratio is 63% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
CHE dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPM RPM International Inc | 1.9% | $2.16 | 41.6% |
| SXT Sensient Technologies Corp | 1.23% | $1.64 | 44.1% |
| BCPC Balchem Corp | 0.54% | $0.96 | 18.7% |
| CHE Chemed Corp | 0.45% | $2.4 | 12.1% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Chemed pay a dividend?
Yes, Chemed has been paying dividends for the last 35 years.
When was CHE's last dividend?
Chemed's last regular dividend was on May 28, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.6 per share.
How much dividend does Chemed pay (per share)?
CHE's annualized dividend per share is $2.4.
What is Chemed's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Chemed is 0.45%.
How often does Chemed pay dividends?
Chemed has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Chemed's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Chemed is 12.1%.
Does Chemed pay a good dividend?
Chemed's dividend yield is below the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.