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Chemed Corp

Stage 3 · Topping · week 2

As of Oct 22, 2026, Chemed is in Stage 3, the topping phase, now in week 2 (since Oct 15, 2026). It closed at $520.15, 5.8% below its 52-week high and above its 200-day average, which is rising.

Chemed Corporation provides hospice and palliative care services to patients through a network of physicians, doctors, registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, clergy, and volunteers prim… More about the company

$520.15
+1.72% today
$6.8B · Mid cap
Market Neutral — Building

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Topping: the uptrend is tiring

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22
S2 25w
S4 16w
S4 33w
S2 15w
2023-08-162026-10-22
S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)
S3 3w → S4 8w → S1 2w → S2 25w → S3 5w → S4 9w → S1 9w → S2 4w → S4 16w → S1 2w → S2 10w → S3 3w → S4 33w → S1 5w → S4 10w → S1 5w → S2 15w → S3 1w current
Total tracked: 166 weeks across 18 stage runs.

CHE among Medical Care Facilities20th of 49 by relative strength

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Stocks in Medical Care Facilities ranked by relative strength, with stage and one-month change
#StockStageRS1M
1AGLStage 3 · wk 898+6.8%
2PACSStage 3 · wk 498+15.7%
3LFSTStage 2 · wk 2497+4.0%
4AMNStage 2 · wk 2596+38.1%
5NHCStage 2 · wk 5995+8.4%
6CONStage 2 · wk 2294+14.9%
7INNVStage 3 · wk 593+5.8%
8MDStage 2 · wk 2692+14.3%
…20CHEStage 3 · wk 269+4.4%
vs 52W High
-5.8%
$367.60 lo$551.99 hi
5.8% below 52W high, weakening from peak
The stock is rolling over from its 52-week high. In Stage 3 distribution, new long positions carry high risk.
Stage Maturity
Week 2
1w13w26w
Week 2, early distribution
How long this stock has been in Stage 3 distribution. Longer tops often precede deeper Stage 4 declines.
vs 200 DMA
13.2%
200 DMA: $459.62 · rising
Stock is losing its 200 DMA. Once lost, it confirms Stage 4 risk. This is a major red flag for existing holders.
Rel Volume
0.96x
vs 50-day avg
Volume spikes on down days during Stage 3 signal distribution, with institutions exiting. Stage analysis reads that as a warning against new long positions.
Trend Health
↗
Short-term trend rising gently
Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.
1M
+4.4%
3M
+1.9%
6M
+36.2%
YTD
+23.2%
1Y
+18.6%
Scan Membership
Breakout Watch
Latest: 2025-03-18
10 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2019-03-25.
A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.
Recent Stage Timeline
2026-10-22S3
Wk 2 · Vol 0.96x
2026-10-21S3
Wk 1 · Vol 0.77x
2026-10-20S3
Wk 1 · Vol 0.77x
2026-10-19S3
Wk 1 · Vol 0.65x
2026-10-16S3
Wk 1 · Vol 0.60x
2026-10-15S32→3
Wk 1 · Vol 0.92x
2026-10-14S2
Wk 15 · Vol 0.85x
2026-10-13S2
Wk 15 · Vol 0.68x
2026-10-12S2
Wk 15 · Vol 0.76x
2026-10-09S2
Wk 15 · Vol 0.86x
2026-10-08S2
Wk 15 · Vol 0.85x
2026-10-07S2
Wk 14 · Vol 0.86x
Moving averages & range
50 DMA
$515.71
200 DMA
$459.62
52W High
$551.99
52W Low
$367.60
5D Low
$508.29
Resistance levels (recent highs)
20d High
$520.15
60d High
$551.99
120d High
$551.99
250d High
$551.99
Next resistance
+6.1%
to 60d High
P/E (TTM)
26.2
Forward 18.9
Earnings Growth (YoY)
+43.7%
Revenue +8.8%
ROE
+27.1%
Profit margin +10.6%
Dividend Yield
0.55%
P/B 8.2

Chemed: quick answers

What stage is Chemed in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Chemed (CHE) is in Stage 3, the topping phase. It entered Stage 3 on Oct 15, 2026 and is in week 2. What the four stages mean

Is Chemed in an uptrend?

Its uptrend has stalled. Chemed is in Stage 3, the topping phase that follows an advance. It trades 13.2% above its 200-day average, which is rising.

How far is Chemed from its 52-week high?

Chemed closed at $520.15 on Oct 22, 2026, 5.8% below its 52-week high of $551.99. Its 52-week low is $367.60.

How has Chemed performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Chemed is up 18.6% over the past year and up 23.2% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is Chemed in?

Chemed is in the Medical Care Facilities industry, part of the Health Care sector.

About this companyHealth Care· Medical Care Facilities

Chemed Corporation provides hospice and palliative care services to patients through a network of physicians, doctors, registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, clergy, and volunteers primarily in the United States. The company operates through two segments: VITAS and Roto-Rooter segments. The company offers plumbing, drain cleaning, excavation, water restoration, and other related services to residential and commercial customers through company-owned branches, independent contractors, and franchisees. The company also provides direct medical services to patients, as well as spiritual and emotional counseling to both patients and their families. Chemed Corporation was incorporated in 1970 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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