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Chemed raises quarterly dividend to 70 cents, record date Aug 17

Aug 6, 2026, 11:59 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Dividend increases tend to lift income-focused demand and support stock price around ex-dividend dates; historical parallels show CHE's prior increases boosting yields and investor interest.

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Chemed announced a 70-cent quarterly dividend, up 10 cents (17%) from June's 60 cents, payable Sept 3 to holders of record Aug 17. The increase marks Chemed's 221st consecutive quarterly dividend in 55 years of public trading, underscoring cash-flow resilience from its VITAS Hospice and Roto-Rooter businesses. The move may attract more income-focused investors and provide near-term share-price support.

Chemed declares Q3 dividend of $0.70 per share. Payable Sept 3, record Aug 17.
Dividend rise of $0.10, 17% vs June 2026 $0.60.
221st consecutive quarterly dividend in 55-year public history.
VITAS Hospice and Roto-Rooter form Chemed's core.
Forward-looking statements caution investors about potential risk.

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