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Jun 30, 2022

Chemed Q2 2022 Earnings Report

Chemed reported results for the second quarter of 2022.

Key Takeaways

Chemed Corporation reported a slight decline in revenue but an increase in GAAP diluted earnings per share. The VITAS segment experienced revenue and ADC declines, while Roto-Rooter saw revenue growth.

Consolidated revenue declined 0.2% to $531 million.

GAAP Diluted Earnings-per-Share (EPS) increased 25.4% to $4.40.

VITAS net patient revenue declined 4.5% to $298 million.

Roto-Rooter revenue increased 6.0% to $233 million.

Total Revenue
$531M
Previous year: $532M
-0.2%
EPS
$4.84
Previous year: $4.6
+5.2%
Admissions
14.74K
Previous year: 16.84K
-12.5%
Average Daily Census
17.32K
Previous year: 18K
-3.8%
Gross Profit
$194M
Previous year: $182M
+7.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$9.64M
Previous year: $92M
-89.5%
Free Cash Flow
$43.6M
Previous year: $9.41M
+363.4%
Total Assets
$1.31B
Previous year: $1.38B
-5.1%

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Forward Guidance

Chemed provided guidance for the remainder of 2022, anticipating challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, and potential economic recession.

Positive Outlook

  • Full-year 2022 earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $19.30 to $19.50.
  • Roto-Rooter is forecasted to achieve full-year 2022 revenue growth of 5.5% to 5.7%.
  • Roto-Rooter’s adjusted EBITDA margin for 2022 is expected to be 29.2% to 29.5%.
  • VITAS adjusted EBITDA margin, prior to Medicare Cap, is estimated to be 17.0% to 17.2%.
  • Undrawn borrowing capacity of approximately $387 million under the credit agreement.

Challenges Ahead

  • VITAS 2022 revenue, prior to Medicare Cap, is estimated to decline 4.5% to 5.0% when compared to 2021.
  • ADC is estimated to decline 3.5%.
  • Approximately $15 million revenue reduction due to the phase out of sequestration relief.
  • Currently estimating $10 million for Medicare Cap billing limitations in calendar year 2022.
  • COVID-19 pandemic, uncertainty regarding forward looking inflation, and a potential economic recession could materially impact the company’s ability to achieve this guidance.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income