Chemed Corporation (CHE) Stock Forecast
CHE analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.80 / 5 from 5 analysts
- Price target
- $571.60 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +11.6% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $5.93
- 52-week range
- $368.59 – $552.72
CHE analyst ratings
5 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CHE price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CHE earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $6.44 | $6.31 | $6.54 | $5.27 | +22.1% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $25.49 | $25.31 | $25.69 | $21.55 | +18.3% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $27.52 | $26.61 | $28.42 | $25.49 | +7.9% | 5 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CHE revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $685.0M | $680.1M | $687.9M | +9.6% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.72B | $2.72B | $2.72B | +7.6% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.89B | $2.86B | $2.90B | +6.0% | 5 |
CHE EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CHE revenue: reported and forecast
CHE EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $6.02 | $6.02 | $6.48 | $6.41 | $6.44 | +6.9% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $24.34 | $24.34 | $25.52 | $25.45 | $25.49 | +4.7% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $26.88 | $26.88 | $27.52 | $27.29 | $27.52 | +2.4% | 0 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CHE earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CHE beat in 6 of 12.
What analysts expect from CHE
5 analysts cover Chemed; their consensus rating is buy (3.80 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $571.60, 11.6% above the latest close of $512.38. Analysts expect earnings of $25.49 per share for 2026, +18.3% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $27.52 per share on revenue of $2.9 billion. Chemed beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.
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CHE forecast FAQ
What is Chemed's price target?
The average analyst price target for Chemed is $571.60, 11.6% above the latest close of $512.38.
Is Chemed a buy, hold or sell?
Of 5 analysts covering Chemed, 2 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 3 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Chemed's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $25.49 per share for 2026 (range $25.31 to $25.69); for 2027 the estimate is $27.52.
What is Chemed's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $2.7 billion, growth of 7.6%; for 2027 it is $2.9 billion.
When does Chemed report earnings?
Chemed is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $5.93.
Does Chemed usually beat earnings estimates?
Chemed reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.