Joel L. Wherley - 13 Feb 2026 Form 4 Insider Report for CHEMED CORP (CHE)

Role
CEO - Vitas Healthcare
Signature
Joel L. Wherley
Issuer symbol
CHE
Transactions as of
13 Feb 2026
Net transactions value
+$90,625
Form type
4
Filing time
17 Feb 2026, 15:58:31 UTC
Previous filing
22 Oct 2025
SEC
View on sec.gov

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Quoteable Key Fact

"Joel L. Wherley filed Form 4 for CHEMED CORP (CHE) on 17 Feb 2026."

Quick Takeaways

  • This page summarizes Joel L. Wherley's Form 4 filing for CHEMED CORP (CHE).
  • 6 reported transactions and 3 derivative rows are listed below.
  • Filing timestamp: 17 Feb 2026, 15:58.

What Changed

  • Previous filing in this sequence was filed on 22 Oct 2025.
  • Current net transaction value: +$90,625.

Why This Matters

  • This tells you what this filing adds before you inspect full transaction and derivative tables.
  • You can trace every row back to the original SEC filing document.

Official SEC Source

Filed on Form 4

Ownership activity is grounded in SEC Form 4 disclosures.

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Reporting Owners (1)

Name Relationship Address Signature Signature date CIK
Wherley Joel L CEO - Vitas Healthcare 255 EAST FIFTH STREET, SUITE 2600, CINCINNATI Joel L. Wherley 17 Feb 2026 0002083070

Transactions Table

Type Sym Class Transaction Value $ Shares Change % * Price $ Shares After Date Ownership Footnotes
transaction CHE Capital Stock Options Exercise $128,190 +273 +41% $469.56 932 13 Feb 2026 Direct F1
transaction CHE Capital Stock Options Exercise $0 0 0% $469.56 932 13 Feb 2026 Direct F2
transaction CHE Capital Stock Tax liability $37,565 -80 -8.6% $469.56 852 13 Feb 2026 Direct F3

Derivative Securities (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)

Type Sym Class Transaction Value $ Shares Change % * Price $ Shares After Date Underlying Class Amount Exercise Price Ownership Footnotes
transaction CHE Performance Stock Units Options Exercise $0 -220 -15% $0.000000 1,290 13 Feb 2026 Capital Stock 220 Direct F4, F5
transaction CHE Performance Stock Units Options Exercise $0 -220 -17% $0.000000 1,070 13 Feb 2026 Capital Stock 220 Direct F4, F5
transaction CHE Performance Stock Units Award $0 +1,142 +107% $0.000000 2,212 13 Feb 2026 Capital Stock 1,142 Direct F6, F7
* An asterisk sign (*) next to the price indicates that the price is likely invalid.

Explanation of Responses:

Id Content
F1 The number of performance stock units ("PSUs") that vested was based on the Company's cumulative adjusted earnings per share for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025. The actual performance of $67.67 exceeded the maximum payout threshold of $66.46 and therefore yielded an award of 123% of target; including the reinvestment of dividends paid during such period, the award is 124.1% of target.
F2 The number of PSUs that vested was based on the Company's achieving relative total shareholder returns for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025, compared to a defined peer group of companies. The Company's performance ranked in the 7th percentile of that group, yielding an award of 0%; including the reinvestment of dividends paid during such period, the award is 0% of target.
F3 Shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations in connection with vesting of PSUs.
F4 Each PSU reflects the contingent right to receive a variable number of shares of capital stock based on achieving performance goals. PSUs were settled in shares on their scheduled vesting date as determined by the Compensation Committee.
F5 PSUs awarded February 17, 2023 vest based on achievement of performance targets over a period of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. The determination of the performance level is to be made by March 15, 2026.
F6 Each performance stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Chemed Capital Stock
F7 Performance stock units vest based on the extent to which the Company achieves certain performance targets over a performance period of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028. The determination of the performance level is to be made by March 15, 2029 and earned shares to be delivered thereafter.

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