(NYSE: CHE) -- home to hospice care provider Vitas Healthcare and Roto-Rooter -- saw its shares decline 9% as of 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Chemed reported second-quarter earnings that fell short of analysts' expectations, causing its share price to tumble.

While Chemed grew sales by 4% in Q2, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) declined by a staggering 22%. Meanwhile, management cut 2025 EPS guidance from $25.20 to $22.15, implying a 4% decline from last year's earnings.

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