The Chefs Warehouse Inc (CHEF)

Currency in USD
111.19
+11.01(+10.99%)
Real-time Data·
Earnings results expected today
Trading near 52-week High
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Fair Value
Day's Range
100.17112.14
52 wk Range
53.20112.14
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
100.18
Open
100.17
Day's Range
100.17-112.14
52 wk Range
53.2-112.14
Volume
434.56K
Average Volume (3m)
533.53K
1-Year Change
80.2632%
Book Value / Share
14.96
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
102.44
Downside
-7.87%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
4 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period

The Chefs Warehouse Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

7 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
9 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 102.44
(-7.87% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Morgan Stanley
Hold97.00-12.28%83.00DowngradeJul 15, 2026
Benchmark
Buy106.00-4.14%90.00MaintainJul 14, 2026
TD Cowen
Buy110.00-0.52%-New CoverageJul 06, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Buy83.00-24.94%76.00MaintainApr 30, 2026
Benchmark
Buy90.00-18.61%84.00MaintainApr 30, 2026

The Chefs Warehouse Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.78 beat estimates by 34.5%; revenue of $1.17B topped forecasts by 4.5%, driving shares up 7.3% premarket.
  • Net sales rose 12.9% YoY to $1.17B with 12.2% organic growth; gross margin improved 49 bps to 25.1% on pricing and mix benefits.
  • Company raised FY2026 guidance to $4.5-4.6B revenue and $305-315M adjusted EBITDA, with margin target of 6.8%, up 70 bps YoY.
  • Management increased long-term growth target to 7-10% annually from 4-7%, setting 2030 goals of $6-6.5B revenue and $450-520M EBITDA.
  • Middle East operations remain at 94% of prior-year levels due to regional disruption; CEO cited sales force expansion and tech investments as drivers.
Last Updated: 07/29/2026, 09:42 PM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 29, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.78 / 0.58
Revenue / Forecast
1.17B / 1.12B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

CHEF Income Statement

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Relationship
P/E Ratio
56.3x−2.3x11.6x
PEG Ratio
2.09−0.070.03
Price/Book
7.3x1.8x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
1.0x0.2x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
5.8%−0.4%24.9%
Fair Value Upside
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The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes specialty food and center-of-the-plate products in the United States, the Middle East, and Canada. It offers specialty food products, such as artisan charcuterie, specialty cheeses, unique oils and vinegars, truffles, caviar, chocolate, and pastry products and center-of-the-plate products that includes custom cut beef, seafood, and hormone-free poultry, as well as produce and broadline food products comprising cooking oils, butter, eggs, milk, and flour. The company serves menu-driven independent restaurants, fine dining establishments, country clubs, hotels, caterers, culinary schools, bakeries, patisseries, chocolatiers, cruise lines, casinos, and specialty food stores. It markets its center-of-the-plate products directly to consumers through a mail and e-commerce platform. The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Ridgefield, Connecticut.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
24.93M61.15%2.39B
Other Institutional Investors
15.79M38.73%1.51B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
49.73K0.12%4.76M
Total
40.78M100.00%3.9B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.14.19%5,787,969553,793
Wellington Management Group LLP8.26%3,369,602322,404

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FAQ

What Is the The Chefs Warehouse (CHEF) Stock Price Today?

The The Chefs Warehouse stock price today is 111.19 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does The Chefs Warehouse Trade On?

The Chefs Warehouse is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for The Chefs Warehouse?

The stock symbol for The Chefs Warehouse is "CHEF."

What Is the The Chefs Warehouse Market Cap?

As of today, The Chefs Warehouse market cap is 4.49B USD.

What Is The Chefs Warehouse's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The The Chefs Warehouse EPS (TTM) is 1.83.

When Is the Next The Chefs Warehouse Earnings Date?

The Chefs Warehouse will release its next earnings report on Jul 29, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CHEF a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has The Chefs Warehouse Stock Split?

The Chefs Warehouse has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does The Chefs Warehouse Have?

The Chefs Warehouse has 5156 employees.

What is the current trading status of The Chefs Warehouse (CHEF)?

As of Jul 29, 2026, The Chefs Warehouse (CHEF) is trading at a price of 111.19 USD, with a previous close of 100.18 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 100.17 USD to 112.14 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 53.20 USD to 112.14 USD.

What Is The Chefs Warehouse (CHEF) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for The Chefs Warehouse is 102.44 USD, with a high estimate of 114 USD and a low estimate of 80 USD. 7 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an -7.87% Downside potential.

What Is the CHEF Premarket Price?

CHEF's last pre-market stock price is 101.83 USD. The pre-market share volume is 520.00, and the stock has decreased by 1.65, or 1.65%.

What Is the CHEF After Hours Price?

CHEF's last after hours stock price is 100.00 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.18, or -0.18%.
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