Chemed Corp. Q2 Profit Increases, But Misses Estimates

Chemed Corp. (CHE) announced earnings for its second quarter that increased from last year but missed the Street estimates.

The company's bottom line totaled $70.9 million, or $4.65 per share. This compares with $53.4 million, or $3.51 per share, in last year's second quarter.

Excluding items, Chemed Corp. reported adjusted earnings of $83.4 million or $5.47 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $5.59 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter rose 7.6% to $595.9 million from $553.8 million last year.

Chemed Corp. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings (Q2): $70.9 Mln. vs. $53.4 Mln. last year.
-EPS (Q2): $4.65 vs. $3.51 last year.
-Revenue (Q2): $595.9 Mln vs. $553.8 Mln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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