Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) Stock Overview
Distributes specialty food and center-of-the-plate products in the United States, the Middle East, and Canada. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$78.83 |
| 52 Week High | US$79.41 |
| 52 Week Low | US$53.20 |
| Beta | 1.34 |
| 1 Month Change | 36.88% |
| 3 Month Change | 24.40% |
| 1 Year Change | 31.51% |
| 3 Year Change | 126.72% |
| 5 Year Change | 144.81% |
| Change since IPO | 350.46% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Chefs Warehouse - Reviewing After Underperformance In 2026E
Mar 26
CHEF: Future Returns Will Depend On Upper Tier Food Away From Home
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate roughly steady at about US$76.13, while a new US$75 Street target and recent coverage framing Chefs' Warehouse as a focused play on the upper end of the food away from home market help explain the modest adjustments to discount rate, margin, growth, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view Chefs' Warehouse as a focused way to get exposure to the upper tier of the food away from home market, which they see as a differentiated demand driver that can support the current fair value framework around US$76.13.Is The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF) Trading At A 32% Discount?
Jan 06
CHEF: Future Upside Will Rely On Upper Tier Food Away From Home
Analysts modestly lifted their price target on Chefs' Warehouse to $75.00 from $76.13, citing the company's strong positioning as a leading specialty distributor serving the upper end of the food-away-from-home market. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights Chefs' Warehouse as a focused play on the upper tier of the food away from home market, with coverage initiated at an Overweight rating and a $75 price target.CHEF: Future Upside Will Depend On Premium Food Away From Home Position
Analysts have nudged their price target on Chefs' Warehouse slightly lower, trimming it by $0.25 to $76.13, as they balance a modestly higher long term growth outlook and stable profitability assumptions against a more normalized valuation backdrop, informed by recent Street views on the company as a leading specialty distributor in the upper end of the food away from home market. Analyst Commentary Street commentary on Chefs' Warehouse remains largely constructive, with recent coverage reinforcing the view that the company is a targeted way to gain exposure to the higher end of the food away from home market.We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Passed With Ease
Dec 03CHEF: Future Performance Will Rely On Premium Market Position And Margin Stability
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Chefs' Warehouse from $76.63 to $76.38. This update comes as a result of modestly softer profit margins and revenue growth expectations after recent coverage updates.Is Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Using Too Much Debt?
Nov 21Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
Oct 22At US$61.89, Is The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF) Worth Looking At Closely?
Jul 25Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
Jul 08The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CHEF) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 79% Above Its Share Price
Jun 14Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
May 20The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF) Looks Just Right With A 25% Price Jump
May 08We Think The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CHEF) CEO Compensation Looks Fair
May 02We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Passed With Ease
Apr 22Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
Apr 07The Price Is Right For The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF)
Feb 07The Chefs' Warehouse: An Appetizing Stock With Strong Margin Expansion Ahead
Jan 23Is Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Using Too Much Debt?
Jan 20Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
Jan 04The Chefs' Warehouse: Still Flavorful On Expectations Of A Bright Future
Dec 17Here's Why Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Nov 21Investors Appear Satisfied With The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CHEF) Prospects
Sep 27
Critical Expansion And Digital Innovations Propel Market Reach And Revenue Growth
Strategic expansions in distribution and focus on organic sales growth are enhancing distribution reach and operational efficiency, fostering revenue growth and improved margins.The Return Trends At Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Look Promising
Sep 09The Chefs' Warehouse: Shares Are Undervalued, With Revenue Growth And Profitability
Aug 26Here's Why Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Aug 20Chefs' Warehouse Stock: A Solid Start To 2024, But Valuation Appears Fully Cooked
May 10The Chefs' Warehouse Looks Appetizing After Strong Q4 Results
Feb 15Chefs' Warehouse: Eyeing Up A Long Entry (Technical Analysis)
Oct 10At US$32.72, Is It Time To Put The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF) On Your Watch List?
Aug 30Here's Why Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Aug 02Chefs' Warehouse: Financial Turnaround Is Coming
Jul 29Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital
Jul 12Shareholder Returns
| CHEF | US Consumer Retailing | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 20.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| 1Y | 31.5% | 19.4% | 27.8% |
Return vs Industry: CHEF exceeded the US Consumer Retailing industry which returned 19.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CHEF exceeded the US Market which returned 27.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CHEF volatility | |
|---|---|
| CHEF Average Weekly Movement | 7.3% |
| Consumer Retailing Industry Average Movement | 5.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: CHEF has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: CHEF's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 5,156 | Chris Pappas | www.chefswarehouse.com |
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.
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| CHEF fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$3.21b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$79.44m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$4.26b |
Is CHEF overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CHEF income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$4.26b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$3.22b |
| Gross Profit | US$1.04b |
| Other Expenses | US$956.02m |
| Earnings | US$79.44m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 27, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.95 |
| Gross Margin | 24.32% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.87% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 102.6% |
How did CHEF perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/03 10:47 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/27 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/26 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. is covered by 15 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Todd Brooks | Benchmark Company |
| Kelly Bania | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Peter Saleh | BTIG |