Chemed Corporation (CHE) Tops Q1 EPS by 36c, Maintains Guidance

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Chemed Reports First-Quarter 2018 Results

April 19, 2018 4:15 PM EDT

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Chemed Corporation (Chemed) (NYSE: CHE), which operates VITAS Healthcare Corporation (VITAS), the nations largest provider 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, 2018, versus the comparable prior-year period, as follows:

Consolidated operating results:

Revenue increased 8.2% to $439 million GAAP Diluted Earnings-per-Share of $2.66, an increase of 49.4% Adjusted Diluted EPS of $2.72, an increase of 49.5%

VITAS segment operating results:

Net Patient Revenue of... More