Fort Washington Investment Advisors Reduces Chemed Corporation Stake

Institutional investor cuts position in healthcare and plumbing services company

Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:08am

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Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH decreased its position in shares of Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE) by 7.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company's recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 51,766 shares of the company's stock, down from 56,079 shares previously.

Why it matters

Chemed Corporation is a diversified provider of essential home services and healthcare solutions, operating through its Roto-Rooter plumbing and Vitas Healthcare subsidiaries. Changes in institutional ownership can signal shifts in market sentiment around the company's performance and future prospects.

The details

Fort Washington Investment Advisors sold 4,213 shares of Chemed stock during the fourth quarter, reducing its total position to 51,766 shares worth approximately $22.1 million. The firm now owns about 0.37% of Chemed's outstanding shares. Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of Chemed in recent quarters.

  • Fort Washington Investment Advisors filed its 13F report for the fourth quarter of 2025 on March 28, 2026.

The players

Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH

An Ohio-based institutional investment management firm that decreased its position in Chemed Corporation during the fourth quarter of 2025.

Chemed Corporation

A diversified provider of essential home services and healthcare solutions in the United States, operating the Roto-Rooter plumbing and Vitas Healthcare subsidiaries.

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The takeaway

This filing indicates that one major institutional investor has reduced its stake in Chemed, potentially signaling a shift in market sentiment around the company's performance or future prospects. However, Chemed remains majority-owned by institutional investors, suggesting ongoing confidence in the diversified healthcare and services provider.