Chemed Corporation (CHE) Tops Q1 EPS by 42c

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Chemed Reports First-Quarter 2021 Results

April 27, 2021 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 first quarter ended March 31, 2021, versus the comparable prior-year period, as follows:

Consolidated operating results:

Revenue increased 2.2% to $527 million GAAP Diluted Earnings-per-Share (EPS) of $4.01, an increase of 18.6% Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.44, an increase of 20.7%

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