Chemed Corporation (CHE) Tops Q4 EPS by 9c, FY EPS Guidance Beats

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Chemed Reports Fourth-Quarter 2018 Results

February 20, 2019 4:15 PM EST

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 fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018, versus the comparable prior-year period, as follows:

Consolidated operating results:

Revenue increased 6.8% to $458 million GAAP Diluted Earnings-per-Share (EPS) of $3.26 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $3.35, an increase of 44.4%

VITAS segment operating results:

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