Chemed Corporation (CHE) Tops Q3 EPS by 27c, Raises FY Guidance

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Chemed Reports Third-Quarter 2018 Results - Earnings Guidance Increased

October 29, 2018 4:15 PM EDT

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Chemed Corporation (Chemed) (NYSE: CHE), which operates VITAS Healthcare Corporation (VITAS), one of the nations largest providers of end-of-life care, and Roto-Rooter, the nations largest commercial and residential plumbing and drain cleaning services provider, reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2018, versus the comparable prior-year period, as follows:

Consolidated operating results:

Revenue increased 6.4% to $444 million GAAP Diluted Earnings-per-Share (EPS) of $3.06, an increase of 43.7% Adjusted Diluted EPS of $3.07, an increase of 42.8%

VITAS segment operating results:

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