The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. (CHEF)
NASDAQ: CHEFConsumer DefensiveFood DistributionUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 111.01 0.00%
CHEF stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $4.53B
- P/E (TTM)
- 52.86
- Forward P/E
- 36.29
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.10
- Dividend yield
- None
- 52-week range
- 54.84 – 118.51
- Day range
- 110.84 – 113.26
- Volume / Avg
- 612.68K / 669.54K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 40.80M
- Next earnings
- Nov 4, 2026
52-week range
CHEF stock today
Shares of Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) finished lower on Oct 7 at $111.01, a drop of 0.18% or $0.20 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, CHEF sits near the top of its 52-week range of $54.84 to $118.51: 6.3% below the high, set on Oct 2, 2026 and 102.4% above the low. CHEF is up 79.2% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 100.2%.
At 52.9x trailing earnings, Chefs' Warehouse trades above the peer-group median of 28.9x. Its forward P/E of 36.3x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Chefs' Warehouse's next earnings report is expected on Nov 4, 2026.
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About Chefs' Warehouse
Company profileThe 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.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Food Distribution
- CEO
- Mr. Christopher Pappas
- Headquarters
- Ridgefield, CT
- Employees
- 5,156
- IPO year
- 2011
- Website
- chefswarehouse.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Chefs' Warehouse generated $4.15 billion in revenue, up 9.4% from fiscal 2024, its 5th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $72.4 million (+30.4% year over year), for a net margin of 1.7% versus a median of 1.0% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 24.2% (up from 24.1%) and operating margin 3.5%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.15B | $3.79B | $3.43B | $2.61B | $1.75B |
| Growth | +9.36% | +10.50% | +31.39% | +49.70% | +57.04% |
| Net income | $72.36M | $55.48M | $34.59M | $27.75M | $-4.92M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.68 | $1.32 | $0.88 | $0.73 | $-0.13 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (8 analysts)
strong_buy
Avg. price target
$122.00+9.90%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 7
- Hold 1
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 4, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $0.59
- Last reported (Q1 2026)
- Apr 29, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $0.40 vs —
CHEF news
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Chefs' Warehouse peers
Consumer Defensive sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNFIUnited Natural Foods Inc. | 43.59 | -1.58% | $2.63B | vs CHEF |
| ANDEAndersons Inc. (The) | 65.94 | -1.00% | $2.24B | vs CHEF |
| PFGCPerformance Food Group Company | 93.48 | -0.32% | $14.68B | vs CHEF |
| USFDUS Foods Holding Corp. | 96.05 | -0.50% | $20.78B | vs CHEF |
| SYYSysco Corporation | 76.79 | -0.85% | $37.77B | vs CHEF |
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Chefs' Warehouse stock FAQ
What is Chefs' Warehouse's stock price today?
CHEF last traded at $111.01 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 0.18% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
When is Chefs' Warehouse's next earnings date?
Chefs' Warehouse is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.59.
What is CHEF's P/E ratio?
CHEF trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 52.86 and a forward P/E of 36.29, compared with a median of 28.9 for its closest peers.
Who is Chefs' Warehouse's CEO?
Mr. Christopher Pappas is the chief executive officer of The Chefs' Warehouse Inc., which has about 5,156 employees.
What is the CHEF 52-week high?
The 52-week high for CHEF is $118.51 and the 52-week low is $54.84. The stock is currently 6.3% below its high.