Chemed Corporation | Mid-cap | Healthcare
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TL;DR: Chemed Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics

Chemed has paid $1.00 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 0.18%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 0.08%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $4.10 per share in dividends.

Last Ex-Dividend Date Nov 18, 2024
12-Month Dividend $1.00
12-Month Div. Yield 0.18%
3-Year Total Dividend $4.10
3-Year Avg Dividend $1.37
3-Year Avg Yield 0.08%
Last 5Y Dividend $6.90
All Time Dividend $23.83
Date Range May 1995 - Nov 2024

Chemed Yearly Dividend History Chart

Chemed Dividend History From 1995 - 2024

📊 Yearly Dividend Summary
YearPaymentsTotal AmountAvg AmountAvg Yield
2024 4 $1.80 $0.45 0.31%
2023 3 $1.16 $0.39 0.21%
2022 5 $1.86 $0.37 0.38%
2021 4 $1.40 $0.35 0.30%
2020 4 $1.32 $0.33 0.28%
2019 4 $1.24 $0.31 0.33%
2018 4 $1.16 $0.29 0.38%
2017 4 $1.08 $0.27 0.54%
2016 4 $1.00 $0.25 0.73%
2015 4 $0.92 $0.23 0.68%
2014 4 $0.84 $0.21 0.88%
2013 4 $0.76 $0.19 1.03%
2012 4 $0.68 $0.17 1.11%
2011 5 $0.76 $0.15 1.31%
2010 4 $0.52 $0.13 0.94%
2009 3 $0.24 $0.08 0.58%
2008 4 $0.24 $0.06 0.58%
2007 4 $0.24 $0.06 0.42%
2006 3 $0.18 $0.06 0.42%
2005 4 $0.24 $0.06 0.55%
2004 4 $0.24 $0.06 0.86%
2003 4 $0.24 $0.06 1.32%
2002 4 $0.24 $0.06 1.33%
2001 4 $0.24 $0.06 1.47%
2000 4 $0.20 $0.05 1.29%
1999 4 $1.08 $0.27 7.20%
1998 4 $1.08 $0.27 6.19%
1997 4 $1.05 $0.26 5.55%
1996 4 $1.04 $0.26 5.47%
1995 3 $0.78 $0.26 4.47%
📋 Detailed Dividend History
Ex-DateAmountYieldStock Price
Nov 18, 2024$0.500.09%$570.96
Aug 12, 2024$0.500.09%$576.28
May 30, 2024$0.400.07%$554.37
Feb 23, 2024$0.400.07%$613.81
Nov 10, 2023$0.400.07%$581.82
May 24, 2023$0.380.07%$541.92
Feb 24, 2023$0.380.07%$521.48
Nov 11, 2022$0.380.08%$503.65
Nov 10, 2022$0.380.08%$490.03
Aug 12, 2022$0.380.08%$486.54
May 25, 2022$0.360.07%$496.61
Feb 25, 2022$0.360.07%$485.90
Nov 12, 2021$0.360.07%$504.25
Aug 13, 2021$0.360.08%$466.16
May 26, 2021$0.340.07%$491.34
Feb 26, 2021$0.340.08%$433.25
Nov 13, 2020$0.340.07%$492.61
Aug 14, 2020$0.340.07%$510.84
May 27, 2020$0.320.07%$478.51
Feb 28, 2020$0.320.07%$435.10
Nov 7, 2019$0.320.08%$406.26
Aug 9, 2019$0.320.07%$429.94
May 29, 2019$0.300.09%$327.94
Mar 1, 2019$0.300.09%$322.96
Nov 8, 2018$0.300.09%$317.56
Aug 10, 2018$0.300.09%$318.20
May 30, 2018$0.280.09%$328.86
Feb 23, 2018$0.280.11%$264.09
Nov 10, 2017$0.280.12%$231.61
Aug 10, 2017$0.280.15%$191.88
May 23, 2017$0.260.13%$202.98
Feb 23, 2017$0.260.15%$178.81
Nov 9, 2016$0.260.18%$147.13
Aug 11, 2016$0.260.19%$138.61
May 24, 2016$0.240.18%$129.88
Feb 25, 2016$0.240.18%$130.11
Nov 12, 2015$0.240.16%$148.47
Aug 13, 2015$0.240.16%$149.11
May 26, 2015$0.220.18%$124.19
Feb 26, 2015$0.220.19%$116.48
Nov 13, 2014$0.220.21%$106.87
Aug 14, 2014$0.220.22%$102.09
May 27, 2014$0.200.23%$88.08
Feb 27, 2014$0.200.24%$84.60
Nov 14, 2013$0.200.27%$75.10
Aug 8, 2013$0.200.28%$72.08
May 28, 2013$0.180.26%$70.02
Feb 28, 2013$0.180.23%$77.79
Nov 15, 2012$0.180.28%$64.19
Aug 9, 2012$0.180.29%$62.41
May 29, 2012$0.160.29%$55.57
Feb 23, 2012$0.160.26%$62.40
Nov 15, 2011$0.160.32%$49.77
Aug 16, 2011$0.160.30%$53.68
Aug 12, 2011$0.160.30%$53.68
May 24, 2011$0.140.21%$66.81
Feb 24, 2011$0.140.21%$65.22
Nov 18, 2010$0.140.23%$60.41
Aug 12, 2010$0.140.28%$50.66
May 25, 2010$0.120.21%$56.91
Feb 25, 2010$0.120.22%$53.56
Nov 17, 2009$0.120.27%$45.19
Jun 4, 2009$0.060.15%$39.50
Feb 26, 2009$0.060.15%$39.81
Nov 19, 2008$0.060.16%$36.97
Aug 18, 2008$0.060.13%$44.96
May 27, 2008$0.060.17%$36.22
Feb 22, 2008$0.060.13%$47.71
Nov 23, 2007$0.060.11%$54.15
Aug 20, 2007$0.060.10%$61.14
May 29, 2007$0.060.09%$67.44
Feb 22, 2007$0.060.13%$47.19
Nov 20, 2006$0.060.16%$37.42
Aug 18, 2006$0.060.16%$38.53
May 24, 2006$0.060.11%$52.40
Nov 18, 2005$0.060.12%$51.21
Aug 18, 2005$0.060.14%$41.50
May 25, 2005$0.060.14%$42.30
Feb 25, 2005$0.060.16%$38.59
Nov 18, 2004$0.060.20%$30.75
Aug 18, 2004$0.060.22%$27.01
May 26, 2004$0.060.25%$23.61
Feb 17, 2004$0.060.20%$30.01
Nov 18, 2003$0.060.34%$17.73
Aug 19, 2003$0.060.32%$18.90
May 28, 2003$0.060.31%$19.51
Feb 14, 2003$0.060.36%$16.70
Nov 18, 2002$0.060.33%$18.30
Aug 19, 2002$0.060.31%$17.50
May 28, 2002$0.060.30%$18.35
Feb 19, 2002$0.060.31%$18.00
Nov 20, 2001$0.060.37%$14.99
Aug 15, 2001$0.060.34%$15.95
May 30, 2001$0.060.31%$17.65
Feb 14, 2001$0.060.33%$16.77
Nov 15, 2000$0.050.29%$17.03
Aug 16, 2000$0.050.33%$15.09
May 31, 2000$0.050.32%$15.47
Feb 16, 2000$0.050.35%$14.34
Nov 17, 1999$0.271.99%$13.31
Aug 18, 1999$0.271.70%$15.56
May 28, 1999$0.271.67%$15.88
Feb 17, 1999$0.271.74%$15.22
Nov 18, 1998$0.271.66%$15.97
Aug 19, 1998$0.271.66%$16.00
May 29, 1998$0.271.49%$17.84
Feb 18, 1998$0.271.33%$19.94
Nov 19, 1997$0.271.29%$20.47
Aug 20, 1997$0.261.39%$18.66
May 29, 1997$0.261.42%$18.25
Feb 19, 1997$0.261.42%$18.25
Nov 20, 1996$0.261.40%$18.56
Aug 20, 1996$0.261.35%$19.25
May 23, 1996$0.261.36%$19.12
Feb 20, 1996$0.261.35%$19.19
Nov 20, 1995$0.261.42%$18.31
Aug 16, 1995$0.261.51%$17.19
May 22, 1995$0.261.52%$16.81

Chemed Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies

CompanyAnnual AmountCurrent Yield3Y Avg Yield3Y Avg AmountEX DIV. DATE
$1.00 0.18% 0.08% $1.37 Nov 18, 2024
$0.30 0.20% 0.05% $0.26 Jun 30, 2025
$2.04 0.54% 0.22% $2.29 Mar 17, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chemed has been paying dividends for 29 years, from 1995 to 2024. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $23.83 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
Chemed's most recent dividend payment was $0.50 per share, with an ex-dividend date of November 18, 2024. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
Chemed's highest annual dividend was paid in 2022, when the company distributed $1.86 per share across 5 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
Comparing Chemed's dividend payments, the company paid $1.16 per share in 2023 versus $1.80 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $0.64. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
Over the past 10 years, Chemed has paid a total of $12.50 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $287.14 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.

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