Chemed traded at $475.41 this Friday February 20th, increasing $3.30 or 0.70 percent since the previous trading session. Looking back, over the last four weeks, Chemed gained 4.82 percent. Over the last 12 months, its price fell by 12.97 percent. Looking ahead, we forecast Chemed to be priced at 460.67 by the end of this quarter and at 419.14 in one year, according to Trading Economics global macro models projections and analysts expectations.
Chemed Corporation purchases, operates, and divests subsidiaries engaged in diverse business activities. The Company operates through two segments: the VITAS segment and Roto-Rooter segment. The VITAS segment provides hospice and palliative care services to its patients through a network of physicians, registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, clergy and volunteers. The Company's VITAS business is operated in the state of Florida. Roto-Rooter segment provides plumbing, drain cleaning, excavation, water restoration and other related services to residential and commercial customers. Its services are provided through a network of company-owned branches, independent contractors, and franchisees. The Company's subsidiaries include Chemed RT, Inc., Comfort Care Holdings Co., Comfort Care Holdings Co. and others.