Chemed Corp. Q2 Profit Advances 2%

(RTTNews) - Chemed Corp. (CHE) released earnings for its second quarter that increased compared to the same period last year.

The company said its bottom line climbed to $30.23 million, or $1.80 per share. This was higher than $29.72 million, or $1.71 per share, in last year's second quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $1.72 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company said revenue for the quarter rose 2.2% to $390.41 million. This was up from $381.92 million last year.

Chemed Corp. earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q2): $30.23 Mln. vs. $29.72 Mln. last year. -Earnings Growth (Y-o-Y): 1.7% -EPS (Q2): $1.80 vs. $1.71 last year. -EPS Growth (Y-o-Y): 5.3% -Analysts Estimate: $1.72 -Revenue (Q2): $390.41 Mln vs. $381.92 Mln last year. -Revenue Change (Y-o-Y): 2.2%

-Guidance: Full year EPS guidance: $7.97 - $8.12