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Dec 31, 2019
Chemed Q4 2019 Earnings Report
Chemed's Q4 2019 results reflected revenue growth and increased earnings per share.
Key Takeaways
Chemed Corporation reported a 14.2% increase in revenue to $522 million for Q4 2019. GAAP diluted EPS increased by 21.5% to $3.96, and adjusted diluted EPS increased by 26.0% to $4.22.
Consolidated revenue increased by 14.2% to $522 million.
GAAP diluted EPS increased by 21.5% to $3.96.
Adjusted diluted EPS increased by 26.0% to $4.22.
VITAS segment net patient revenue increased by 10.7% to $340 million.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
Revenue growth for VITAS in 2020, prior to Medicare Cap, is estimated to be in the range of 8.5% to 9.5%. Roto-Rooter is forecasted to achieve full-year 2020 revenue growth of 13.0% to 14.0%. Based upon the above, full-year 2020 adjusted earnings per diluted share, excluding non-cash expense for stock options, tax benefits from stock options, costs related to litigation, intangible amortization of reacquired franchise rights and other discrete items, is estimated to be in the range of $16.20 to $16.50.
Positive Outlook
- Revenue growth for VITAS in 2020, prior to Medicare Cap, is estimated to be in the range of 8.5% to 9.5%.
- Admissions and Average Daily Census in 2020 are estimated to expand approximately 3.5% to 4.5%.
- Roto-Rooter is forecasted to achieve full-year 2020 revenue growth of 13.0% to 14.0%.
- Roto-Rooter’s Adjusted EBITDA margin for 2020 is estimated to be in the range of 23.0% to 23.5%.
- Full-year 2020 adjusted earnings per diluted share, excluding non-cash expense for stock options, tax benefits from stock options, costs related to litigation, intangible amortization of reacquired franchise rights and other discrete items, is estimated to be in the range of $16.20 to $16.50.
Challenges Ahead
- We are currently estimating $18 million for Medicare Cap billing limitations for calendar year 2020.
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