The Chefs Warehouse Inc (CHEF)

Currency in USD
96.27
-1.94(-1.98%)
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96.270.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
95.3198.41
52 wk Range
53.2099.47
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
98.21
Open
98.2
Day's Range
95.31-98.41
52 wk Range
53.2-99.47
Volume
388.14K
Average Volume (3m)
494.1K
1-Year Change
50.728%
Book Value / Share
14.96
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
90.67
Downside
-5.82%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
RSI suggests the stock is in overbought territory

The Chefs Warehouse Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

8 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
9 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 90.67
(-5.82% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
TD Cowen
Buy110.00+14.26%-New CoverageJul 06, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Buy83.00-13.78%76.00MaintainApr 30, 2026
Benchmark
Buy90.00-6.51%84.00MaintainApr 30, 2026
BTIG
Buy82.00-14.82%74.00MaintainApr 30, 2026
UBS
Buy80.00-16.90%83.00MaintainApr 23, 2026

The Chefs Warehouse Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Q1 2026 EPS of $0.40 beat forecast by 48%, while revenue of $1.06B exceeded expectations by 5%, driven by 11.4% YoY growth
  • Gross profit rose 13.9% to $257.4M and adjusted EBITDA increased 26.5% to $60.1M, reaching record margin levels
  • Stock gained 1.31% in premarket to $65.08 after results; analysts maintain 'Buy' rating with price targets of $66-$85
  • Company guides Q2 2026 EPS at $0.63 and Q3 at $0.60, projecting continued growth across key markets
  • CEO Pappas emphasized expansion of specialty portfolio; risks include rising SG&A costs and inflationary pressures in core categories
Last Updated: 2026-04-29, 09:34 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 29, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.40 / 0.27
Revenue / Forecast
1.06B / 1.01B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

CHEF Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
50.4x−2.7x11.6x
PEG Ratio
2.05−0.080.03
Price/Book
6.6x1.8x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
0.9x0.2x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−10.4%10.6%25.1%
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
24.91M61.09%2.37B
Other Institutional Investors
16.11M38.91%1.53B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
41.02M100.00%3.9B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.14.19%5,787,969549,799
Wellington Management Group LLP8.26%3,369,602320,078

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FAQ

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

The The Chefs Warehouse stock price today is 96.27 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 3.92B 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 Aug 05, 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 09, 2026, The Chefs Warehouse (CHEF) is trading at a price of 96.27 USD, with a previous close of 98.21 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 95.31 USD to 98.41 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 53.20 USD to 99.47 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for The Chefs Warehouse is 90.67 USD, with a high estimate of 110 USD and a low estimate of 80 USD. 8 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an -5.82% Downside potential.

What Is the CHEF Premarket Price?

CHEF's last pre-market stock price is 98.20 USD. The pre-market share volume is 190.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.01, or -0.01%.
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