The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.

NasdaqGS:CHEF Stock Report

Market Cap: US$3.2b

Chefs' Warehouse Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

Chefs' Warehouse is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 16.2% and 7% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 13.3% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 14.8% in 3 years.

Key information

16.2%

Earnings growth rate

13.30%

EPS growth rate

Consumer Retailing earnings growth8.9%
Revenue growth rate7.0%
Future return on equity14.84%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated30 Apr 2026

Recent future growth 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
Is The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF) Trading At A 32% Discount?

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 03
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Passed With Ease

CHEF: 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 21
Is Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Using Too Much Debt?

Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Oct 22
Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

At US$61.89, Is The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF) Worth Looking At Closely?

Jul 25
At US$61.89, Is The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF) Worth Looking At Closely?

Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Jul 08
Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CHEF) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 79% Above Its Share Price

Jun 14
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CHEF) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 79% Above Its Share Price

Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

May 20
Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF) Looks Just Right With A 25% Price Jump

May 08
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF) Looks Just Right With A 25% Price Jump

We Think The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CHEF) CEO Compensation Looks Fair

May 02
We Think The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CHEF) CEO Compensation Looks Fair

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Passed With Ease

Apr 22
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Passed With Ease

Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

Apr 07
Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

The Price Is Right For The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF)

Feb 07
The Price Is Right For The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF)

The Chefs' Warehouse: An Appetizing Stock With Strong Margin Expansion Ahead

Jan 23

Is Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Using Too Much Debt?

Jan 20
Is Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Using Too Much Debt?

Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Jan 04
Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

The Chefs' Warehouse: Still Flavorful On Expectations Of A Bright Future

Dec 17

Here's Why Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Nov 21
Here's Why Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Investors Appear Satisfied With The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CHEF) Prospects

Sep 27
Investors Appear Satisfied With The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CHEF) Prospects
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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 09
The Return Trends At Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Look Promising

The Chefs' Warehouse: Shares Are Undervalued, With Revenue Growth And Profitability

Aug 26

Here's Why Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Aug 20
Here's Why Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Chefs' Warehouse Stock: A Solid Start To 2024, But Valuation Appears Fully Cooked

May 10

The Chefs' Warehouse Looks Appetizing After Strong Q4 Results

Feb 15

Chefs' Warehouse: Eyeing Up A Long Entry (Technical Analysis)

Oct 10

At US$32.72, Is It Time To Put The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF) On Your Watch List?

Aug 30
At US$32.72, Is It Time To Put The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF) On Your Watch List?

Here's Why Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Aug 02
Here's Why Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Chefs' Warehouse: Financial Turnaround Is Coming

Jul 29

Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Jul 12
Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:CHEF - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20285,182135184N/A4
12/31/20274,8281141651707
12/31/20264,474971531467
3/27/20264,2587981118N/A
12/26/20254,1507288129N/A
9/26/20254,0417587128N/A
6/27/20253,95170118157N/A
3/28/20253,87064127172N/A
12/27/20243,79455104153N/A
9/27/20243,7114858122N/A
6/28/20243,6614144111N/A
3/29/20243,589352995N/A
12/29/20233,43435462N/A
9/29/20233,27520-3811N/A
6/30/20233,05521-3114N/A
3/31/20232,82128-3011N/A
12/30/20222,61328-2323N/A
9/23/20222,38035-1438N/A
6/24/20222,20330-2924N/A
3/25/20221,97814-482N/A
12/24/20211,746-5-59-20N/A
9/24/20211,469-50-57-37N/A
6/25/20211,239-65-41-29N/A
3/26/20211,016-8729N/A
12/25/20201,112-833643N/A
9/25/20201,256-356675N/A
6/26/20201,399-195971N/A
3/27/20201,61094560N/A
12/27/20191,59224N/A45N/A
9/27/20191,55922N/A35N/A
6/28/20191,52422N/A48N/A
3/29/20191,48321N/A42N/A
12/28/20181,44520N/A45N/A
9/28/20181,40821N/A42N/A
6/29/20181,37120N/A29N/A
3/30/20181,33217N/A34N/A
12/29/20171,30214N/A31N/A
9/29/20171,28714N/A41N/A
6/30/20171,26013N/A57N/A
3/31/20171,2200N/A38N/A
12/30/20161,1933N/A39N/A
9/23/20161,1431N/A42N/A
6/24/20161,1214N/A35N/A
3/25/20161,11116N/A39N/A
12/25/20151,04716N/A38N/A
9/25/201598215N/A26N/A
6/26/201591414N/A13N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: CHEF's forecast earnings growth (16.2% per year) is above the savings rate (3.4%).

Earnings vs Market: CHEF's earnings (16.2% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (15.8% per year).

High Growth Earnings: CHEF's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: CHEF's revenue (7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.1% per year).

High Growth Revenue: CHEF's revenue (7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: CHEF's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (14.8%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/03 10:47
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/01 00:00
Earnings2026/03/27
Annual Earnings2025/12/26

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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
  • Leadership team
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Key Developments10 years
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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.

AnalystInstitution
Todd BrooksBenchmark Company
Kelly BaniaBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Peter SalehBTIG