CHE · 10-Q · 2026Q1 · Full report
Acquisitions and Dispositions
CHEMED CORP · 2026-04-28 · Importance 74 · Surprise 58
Goodwill increased $20.5 million due to two acquisitions at Roto-Rooter during the period, indicating acquisition activity at the Roto-Rooter segment. Long-term debt increased $91.2 million primarily due to those acquisitions and stock repurchases, showing the transactions had a material funding impact on balance sheet leverage. Acquisition-related costs recorded in the quarter were immaterial in the income statement but the balance sheet impact (goodwill and incremental debt) exceeded the Company’s 3% revenue materiality threshold. Management continues to evaluate acquisition opportunities as a use of capital alongside repurchases and other alternatives.
Key facts
- Goodwill increased $20.5 million from December 31, 2025 to March 31, 2026 due to two acquisitions at Roto-Rooter
- Net income included after-tax amortization of reacquired franchise agreements of $(1,804) thousand in the three months ended March 31, 2026
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| assets | positive | realized | +1.3% | Goodwill increased $20.5 million from December 31, 2025 to March 31, 2026 due to two acquisitions at Roto-Rooter |