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Chemed vs Addus HomeCare: CHE and ADUS compared
Chemed is the larger company: $691M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $388M for Addus HomeCare (Q3 2026). Chemed is growing faster (+11% against +7% a year earlier). Chemed is more profitable, with an operating margin of 14.0% against 10.3%.
Where the money goes: CHE and ADUS
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.
Addus HomeCare (ADUS) · Q3 2026
Addus HomeCare, Q3 2026: revenue $388M (+7% year over year), operating margin 10.3%, net earnings $28.6M, operating cash flow $40.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Chemed (CHE) | Addus HomeCare (ADUS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $691M | $388M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +11% | +7% |
| Gross margin | — | 32.1% |
| Operating margin | 14.0% | 10.3% |
| Net earnings | $71.6M | $28.6M |
| Net margin | 10.4% | 7.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $56.6M | $40.9M |
| Free cash flow | $37.9M | $38.8M |
| Market value | $6.9B | $2.3B |
| P/E | 25.3× | 20.7× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $617.00 | $137.54 |
Where the revenue comes from
Chemed
- VITAS: $457M (66%)
- Roto-Rooter: $234M (34%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Chemed or Addus HomeCare?
Chemed is the larger company: $691M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $388M for Addus HomeCare (Q3 2026).
Is Chemed or Addus HomeCare growing faster?
Chemed is growing faster (+11% against +7% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Chemed or Addus HomeCare?
Chemed is more profitable, with an operating margin of 14.0% against 10.3%.
More: Chemed earnings · how Chemed makes money · Addus HomeCare earnings · how Addus HomeCare makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.