(CHE)   Report

Chemed Corporation (Chemed) (NYSE: CHE), which operates VITAS Healthcare Corporation (VITAS), one of the nation’s largest providers of end-of-life care, and Roto-Rooter, the nation’s largest commercial and residential plumbing and drain cleaning services provider, reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2023, versus the comparable prior-year period, as follows:

Consolidated operating results:

Revenue increased 0.6% to $531 million

GAAP Diluted Earnings-per-Share (EPS) of $4.