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AdaptHealth vs Chemed: AHCO and CHE compared
AdaptHealth is the larger company: $746M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $691M for Chemed (Q3 2026). AdaptHealth is growing faster (+11% against +11% a year earlier). Chemed is more profitable, with an operating margin of 14.0% against -20.9%.
Where the money goes: AHCO and CHE
AdaptHealth (AHCO) · Q3 2026
AdaptHealth, Q3 2026: revenue $746M (+11% year over year), operating margin -20.9%, net loss $153M, operating cash flow $157M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Chemed (CHE) · Q3 2026
Chemed, Q3 2026: revenue $691M (+11% year over year), operating margin 14.0%, net earnings $71.6M, operating cash flow $56.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| AdaptHealth (AHCO) | Chemed (CHE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $746M | $691M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +11% | +11% |
| Operating margin | -20.9% | 14.0% |
| Net earnings | −$153M | $71.6M |
| Net margin | -20.5% | 10.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $157M | $56.6M |
| Free cash flow | $51.1M | $37.9M |
| Market value | $1.0B | $6.9B |
| P/E | — | 25.3× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $8.71 | $617.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
AdaptHealth
- Sleep Health: $394M (53%)
- Respiratory Health: $191M (26%)
- Wellness at Home: $161M (22%)
Chemed
- VITAS: $457M (66%)
- Roto-Rooter: $234M (34%)
Questions
Which is bigger, AdaptHealth or Chemed?
AdaptHealth is the larger company: $746M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $691M for Chemed (Q3 2026).
Is AdaptHealth or Chemed growing faster?
AdaptHealth is growing faster (+11% against +11% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, AdaptHealth or Chemed?
Chemed is more profitable, with an operating margin of 14.0% against -20.9%.
More: AdaptHealth earnings · how AdaptHealth makes money · Chemed earnings · how Chemed makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.