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Dec 31, 2022

Chemed Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Chemed's Q4 2022 financial performance reflected revenue growth and increased earnings per share.

Key Takeaways

Chemed Corporation reported a 1.0% increase in revenue to $547 million for Q4 2022. GAAP diluted EPS was $4.13, and adjusted diluted EPS increased by 2.7% to $5.39. The VITAS segment experienced a revenue decline, while Roto-Rooter showed revenue growth.

Consolidated revenue increased by 1.0% to $547 million.

GAAP diluted Earnings-per-Share (EPS) was $4.13.

Adjusted Diluted EPS increased by 2.7% to $5.39.

Roto-Rooter's revenue increased by 6.1% to $239 million.

Total Revenue
$547M
Previous year: $541M
+1.0%
EPS
$5.39
Previous year: $5.25
+2.7%
Admissions
14.83K
Previous year: 16.25K
-8.7%
Average Daily Census
17.43K
Previous year: 17.94K
-2.8%
Gross Profit
$197M
Previous year: $205M
-3.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$74.1M
Previous year: $33M
+124.6%
Free Cash Flow
$81.9M
Previous year: $49.4M
+66.0%
Total Assets
$1.44B
Previous year: $1.34B
+7.4%

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Forward Guidance

Chemed provided guidance for 2023, estimating increased revenue for both VITAS and Roto-Rooter, and provided an earnings per share range.

Positive Outlook

  • VITAS 2023 revenue is estimated to increase 6.0% to 7.0%.
  • VITAS ADC is estimated to increase 3.5% to 4.0%.
  • Roto-Rooter is forecasted to achieve full-year 2023 revenue growth of 5.0% to 5.5%.
  • Roto-Rooter’s adjusted EBITDA margin for 2023 is expected to be 29.3% to 29.5%.
  • Full-year 2023 earnings per diluted share is estimated to be in the range of $20.75 to $21.10.

Challenges Ahead

  • VITAS forecasted revenue growth is negatively impacted by 75-basis points due to sequestration relief comparison.
  • Majority of VITAS census growth expected in the second half of 2023.
  • VITAS full year adjusted EBITDA margin is estimated to be 16.3% to 16.6%.
  • Estimated $11 million for Medicare Cap billing limitations in calendar year 2023.
  • Current 2023 guidance assumes an effective corporate tax rate on adjusted earnings of 25.1%.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income