CHEF
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
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$95.40
+3.03 (+3.28%)
Current Price
| Previous Close | $92.37 |
| Open | $93.69 |
| Day High | $96.38 |
| Day Low | $91.68 |
| Volume | 735,699 |
Stock Information
| Shares Outstanding | 40.78M |
| Total Debt | $978.19M |
| Cash Equivalents | $122.71M |
| Revenue | $4.26B |
| Net Income | $79.44M |
| Sector | Consumer Defensive |
| Industry | Food Distribution |
| Market Cap | $3.89B |
| P/E Ratio | 52.13 |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.83 |
| Exchange | NMS |
đ Comprehensive Analysis
Company Data
| Enterprise Value | $4.65B |
| Sales | $4.26B |
| Income | $79.44M |
| Book/sh | $14.94 |
| Cash/sh | $3.01 |
| Employees | 5K |
Financial Ratios
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
| Current Ratio | 2.18 |
| Debt/Eq | 160.72 |
| EPS Growth TTM | 68.80% |
Returns & Margins
| ROA | 5.43% |
| ROE | 13.81% |
| Gross Margin | 24.32% |
| Operating Margin | 3.13% |
| Profit Margin | 1.87% |
Ownership
| Insider Ownership | 10.47% |
| Institutional Ownership | 101.25% |
| Insider & Institutional transactions data not available | |
Valuation Ratios
| Forward P/E | 36.51 |
| PEG | 1.08 |
| P/S | 0.91 |
| P/B | 6.39 |
Analyst Data
| Recommendation | strong_buy |
| Target Price | $88.25 |
Technical Indicators
| SMA20 | $82.88 |
| SMA50 | $76.74 |
| SMA200 | $65.76 |
| RSI | 91.84 |
| ATR | 3.1021 |
| Shares Float | 36.80M |
| Short Float | 13.72% |
| Short Ratio | 8.54 |
| Volatility | 1.44 |
| Rel Volume | 1.50 |
Performance History
| Week | +6.28% |
| Month | +23.78% |
| Quarter | +58.97% |
| 6 Months | +50.64% |
| YTD | +52.91% |
| Year | +52.59% |
| 3 Years | +193.72% |
| 5 Years | +191.56% |
| 10 Years | +521.09% |
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Recent Price History
| Date | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | $95.40 | 774,200 |
| 2026-06-17 | $92.37 | 765,400 |
| 2026-06-16 | $93.14 | 689,200 |
| 2026-06-15 | $94.06 | 1,288,600 |
| 2026-06-12 | $90.75 | 473,400 |
| 2026-06-11 | $89.76 | 1,012,800 |
| 2026-06-10 | $85.27 | 496,500 |
| 2026-06-09 | $82.69 | 458,500 |
| 2026-06-08 | $80.90 | 397,100 |
| 2026-06-05 | $80.74 | 442,500 |
| 2026-06-04 | $77.54 | 189,300 |
| 2026-06-03 | $77.69 | 272,700 |
| 2026-06-02 | $77.68 | 320,600 |
| 2026-06-01 | $76.97 | 353,100 |
| 2026-05-29 | $76.54 | 354,300 |
| 2026-05-28 | $77.91 | 244,500 |
| 2026-05-27 | $76.83 | 391,900 |
| 2026-05-26 | $76.88 | 485,000 |
| 2026-05-22 | $76.46 | 378,000 |
| 2026-05-21 | $78.08 | 550,400 |
| 2026-05-20 | $77.34 | 400,700 |
| 2026-05-19 | $77.07 | 369,900 |
About The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
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.
đ° Latest News
Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) Soars 5.3%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?
Zacks âĸ 2026-06-12T13:38:00Z
Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) Upgraded to Strong Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
Zacks âĸ 2026-06-10T16:00:02Z
A Look At Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) Valuation After Zacks Growth Recognition
Simply Wall St. âĸ 2026-05-26T19:16:19Z
Is Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"
Zacks âĸ 2026-05-21T16:45:02Z
Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) Shows Fast-paced Momentum But Is Still a Bargain Stock
Zacks âĸ 2026-05-21T12:55:01Z
Investment Advisor Trims Position in Financial Stock, According to Latest SEC Filing
Motley Fool âĸ 2026-05-20T14:58:52Z
Investment Advisor Sells CHEF Shares Worth $8.9 Million, According to Latest SEC Filing
Motley Fool âĸ 2026-05-20T14:18:32Z
At US$80.34, Is It Time To Put The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF) On Your Watch List?
Simply Wall St. âĸ 2026-05-09T12:15:00Z
Chefs' Warehouse AGM: Shareholders Approve Directors, Auditor BDO and Say-on-Pay in Webcast Vote
MarketBeat âĸ 2026-05-08T14:57:24Z
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Mondelez, McCormick, Post Holdings and The Chefs' Warehouse
Zacks âĸ 2026-05-08T08:05:00Z
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Income Statement (Annual)
| Metric | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ||||
| Reconciled Cost Of Revenue | $3,145,447,000 | $2,880,065,000 | $2,619,289,000 | $1,994,763,000 |
| Cost Of Revenue | $3,145,447,000 | $2,880,065,000 | $2,619,289,000 | $1,994,763,000 |
| Total Revenue | $4,149,537,000 | $3,794,212,000 | $3,433,763,000 | $2,613,399,000 |
| Operating Revenue | $4,149,537,000 | $3,794,212,000 | $3,433,763,000 | $2,613,399,000 |
| Expenses | ||||
| Interest Expense | $41,564,000 | $48,675,000 | $45,474,000 | $43,849,000 |
| Total Expenses | $3,996,431,000 | $3,666,005,000 | $3,332,820,000 | $2,527,661,000 |
| Other Income Expense | $-8,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Net Non Operating Interest Income Expense | $-41,564,000 | $-48,675,000 | $-45,474,000 | $-43,849,000 |
| Interest Expense Non Operating | $41,564,000 | $48,675,000 | $45,474,000 | $43,849,000 |
| Operating Expense | $850,984,000 | $785,940,000 | $713,531,000 | $532,898,000 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $1,195,000 | $1,088,000 | $8,773,000 | $14,679,000 |
| Income & Earnings | ||||
| Net Income From Continuing Operation Net Minority Interest | $72,361,000 | $55,479,000 | $34,590,000 | $27,750,000 |
| Net Interest Income | $-41,564,000 | $-48,675,000 | $-45,474,000 | $-43,849,000 |
| Normalized Income | $77,953,000 | $55,479,000 | $34,590,000 | $27,750,000 |
| Net Income From Continuing And Discontinued Operation | $72,361,000 | $55,479,000 | $34,590,000 | $27,750,000 |
| Total Operating Income As Reported | $145,106,000 | $128,207,000 | $100,943,000 | $85,738,000 |
| Average Dilution Earnings | $4,767,000 | $5,234,000 | $5,399,000 | $580,000 |
| Net Income Common Stockholders | $72,361,000 | $55,479,000 | $34,590,000 | $27,750,000 |
| Net Income | $72,361,000 | $55,479,000 | $34,590,000 | $27,750,000 |
| Net Income Including Noncontrolling Interests | $72,361,000 | $55,479,000 | $34,590,000 | $27,750,000 |
| Net Income Continuous Operations | $72,361,000 | $55,479,000 | $34,590,000 | $27,750,000 |
| Pretax Income | $103,542,000 | $79,532,000 | $55,469,000 | $41,889,000 |
| Special Income Charges | $-8,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income | $153,106,000 | $128,207,000 | $100,943,000 | $85,738,000 |
| Gross Profit | $1,004,090,000 | $914,147,000 | $814,474,000 | $618,636,000 |
| Per Share | ||||
| Diluted EPS | $1.68 | $1.32 | $0.88 | $0.73 |
| Basic EPS | $1.87 | $1.46 | $0.92 | $0.75 |
| Other | ||||
| Tax Effect Of Unusual Items | $-2,408,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tax Rate For Calcs | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Normalized EBITDA (Bullshit earnings) | $231,236,000 | $193,141,000 | $156,549,000 | $123,983,000 |
| Total Unusual Items | $-8,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Total Unusual Items Excluding Goodwill | $-8,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Reconciled Depreciation | $78,130,000 | $64,934,000 | $55,606,000 | $38,245,000 |
| EBITDA (Bullshit earnings) | $223,236,000 | $193,141,000 | $156,549,000 | $123,983,000 |
| EBIT | $145,106,000 | $128,207,000 | $100,943,000 | $85,738,000 |
| Diluted Average Shares | $46,001,316 | $45,983,065 | $45,639,220 | $38,742,328 |
| Basic Average Shares | $38,719,025 | $37,914,060 | $37,633,672 | $37,094,220 |
| Diluted NI Availto Com Stockholders | $77,128,000 | $60,713,000 | $39,989,000 | $28,330,000 |
| Tax Provision | $31,181,000 | $24,053,000 | $20,879,000 | $14,139,000 |
| Impairment Of Capital Assets | $8,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Selling General And Administration | $849,789,000 | $784,852,000 | $704,758,000 | $518,219,000 |
Fetched: 2026-06-19
Balance Sheet (Annual)
| Metric | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||||
| Net Tangible Assets | $104,257,000 | $20,965,000 | $-86,212,000 | $-41,314,000 |
| Total Assets | $2,028,007,000 | $1,858,691,000 | $1,705,306,000 | $1,509,296,000 |
| Total Non Current Assets | $1,058,118,000 | $990,648,000 | $974,363,000 | $788,436,000 |
| Other Non Current Assets | $10,777,000 | $6,763,000 | $6,379,000 | $3,256,000 |
| Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets | $500,052,000 | $516,681,000 | $540,884,000 | $442,823,000 |
| Other Intangible Assets | $137,310,000 | $160,383,000 | $184,863,000 | $155,703,000 |
| Current Assets | $969,889,000 | $868,043,000 | $730,943,000 | $720,860,000 |
| Other Current Assets | $70,811,000 | $71,063,000 | $62,522,000 | $56,200,000 |
| Inventory | $385,722,000 | $316,014,000 | $284,528,000 | $245,693,000 |
| Receivables | $392,374,000 | $366,311,000 | $334,015,000 | $260,167,000 |
| Accounts Receivable | $392,374,000 | $366,311,000 | $334,015,000 | $260,167,000 |
| Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable | $-26,965,000 | $-22,341,000 | $-21,423,000 | $-20,733,000 |
| Gross Accounts Receivable | $419,339,000 | $388,652,000 | $355,438,000 | $280,900,000 |
| Cash Cash Equivalents And Short Term Investments | $120,982,000 | $114,655,000 | $49,878,000 | $158,800,000 |
| Cash And Cash Equivalents | $120,982,000 | $114,655,000 | $49,878,000 | $158,800,000 |
| Non Current Deferred Assets | - | - | - | $0 |
| Non Current Deferred Taxes Assets | - | - | - | $0 |
| Prepaid Assets | - | - | - | - |
| Debt | ||||
| Net Debt | $627,548,000 | $592,129,000 | $668,109,000 | $507,132,000 |
| Total Debt | $974,904,000 | $915,828,000 | $926,267,000 | $836,766,000 |
| Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligation | $921,875,000 | $875,823,000 | $848,836,000 | $804,910,000 |
| Long Term Debt | $720,333,000 | $688,744,000 | $664,802,000 | $653,504,000 |
| Current Debt And Capital Lease Obligation | $53,029,000 | $40,005,000 | $77,431,000 | $31,856,000 |
| Current Debt | $28,197,000 | $18,040,000 | $53,185,000 | $12,428,000 |
| Other Current Borrowings | $28,197,000 | $18,040,000 | $53,185,000 | $12,428,000 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Total Liabilities Net Minority Interest | $1,423,698,000 | $1,321,045,000 | $1,250,634,000 | $1,107,787,000 |
| Total Non Current Liabilities Net Minority Interest | $950,239,000 | $895,649,000 | $864,857,000 | $824,042,000 |
| Other Non Current Liabilities | $5,940,000 | $3,935,000 | $1,603,000 | $13,034,000 |
| Non Current Deferred Liabilities | $22,424,000 | $15,891,000 | $14,418,000 | $6,098,000 |
| Non Current Deferred Taxes Liabilities | $22,424,000 | $15,891,000 | $14,418,000 | $6,098,000 |
| Current Liabilities | $473,459,000 | $425,396,000 | $385,777,000 | $283,745,000 |
| Payables And Accrued Expenses | $354,080,000 | $335,313,000 | $271,275,000 | $217,722,000 |
| Payables | $275,622,000 | $266,775,000 | $200,547,000 | $163,397,000 |
| Accounts Payable | $275,622,000 | $266,775,000 | $200,547,000 | $163,397,000 |
| Equity | ||||
| Common Stock Equity | $604,309,000 | $537,646,000 | $454,672,000 | $401,509,000 |
| Total Equity Gross Minority Interest | $604,309,000 | $537,646,000 | $454,672,000 | $401,509,000 |
| Stockholders Equity | $604,309,000 | $537,646,000 | $454,672,000 | $401,509,000 |
| Gains Losses Not Affecting Retained Earnings | $-2,763,000 | $-3,807,000 | $-1,832,000 | $-2,185,000 |
| Other Equity Adjustments | $-2,763,000 | $-3,807,000 | $-1,832,000 | $-2,185,000 |
| Retained Earnings | $201,645,000 | $141,940,000 | $99,951,000 | $65,361,000 |
| Other | ||||
| Ordinary Shares Number | $40,679,813 | $40,248,884 | $39,665,796 | $38,599,390 |
| Share Issued | $40,679,813 | $40,248,884 | $39,665,796 | $38,599,390 |
| Tangible Book Value | $104,257,000 | $20,965,000 | $-86,212,000 | $-41,314,000 |
| Invested Capital | $1,352,839,000 | $1,244,430,000 | $1,172,659,000 | $1,067,441,000 |
| Working Capital | $496,430,000 | $442,647,000 | $345,166,000 | $437,115,000 |
| Capital Lease Obligations | $226,374,000 | $209,044,000 | $208,280,000 | $170,834,000 |
| Total Capitalization | $1,324,642,000 | $1,226,390,000 | $1,119,474,000 | $1,055,013,000 |
| Additional Paid In Capital | $405,020,000 | $399,111,000 | $356,157,000 | $337,947,000 |
| Capital Stock | $407,000 | $402,000 | $396,000 | $386,000 |
| Common Stock | $407,000 | $402,000 | $396,000 | $386,000 |
| Preferred Stock | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Long Term Capital Lease Obligation | $201,542,000 | $187,079,000 | $184,034,000 | $151,406,000 |
| Current Capital Lease Obligation | $24,832,000 | $21,965,000 | $24,246,000 | $19,428,000 |
| Pensionand Other Post Retirement Benefit Plans Current | $66,350,000 | $50,078,000 | $37,071,000 | $34,167,000 |
| Current Accrued Expenses | $78,458,000 | $68,538,000 | $70,728,000 | $54,325,000 |
| Goodwill | $362,742,000 | $356,298,000 | $356,021,000 | $287,120,000 |
| Net PPE | $547,289,000 | $467,204,000 | $427,100,000 | $342,357,000 |
| Accumulated Depreciation | $-178,931,000 | $-147,902,000 | $-137,008,000 | $-119,013,000 |
| Gross PPE | $726,220,000 | $615,106,000 | $564,108,000 | $461,370,000 |
| Leases | $182,439,000 | $170,153,000 | $135,767,000 | $94,245,000 |
| Construction In Progress | $15,466,000 | $5,542,000 | $34,761,000 | $36,583,000 |
| Other Properties | $205,270,000 | $191,423,000 | $192,307,000 | $156,629,000 |
| Machinery Furniture Equipment | $250,827,000 | $178,578,000 | $153,752,000 | $128,478,000 |
| Buildings And Improvements | $66,676,000 | $63,868,000 | $41,979,000 | $39,893,000 |
| Land And Improvements | $5,542,000 | $5,542,000 | $5,542,000 | $5,542,000 |
| Properties | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Inventories Adjustments Allowances | $-10,520,000 | $-11,579,000 | $-11,205,000 | $-9,198,000 |
| Other Inventories | $396,242,000 | $327,593,000 | $295,733,000 | $254,891,000 |
Fetched: 2026-06-19
Cash Flow Statement (Annual)
| Metric | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Cash Flow | ||||
| Free Cash Flow | $87,793,000 | $103,555,000 | $4,212,000 | $-22,714,000 |
| Operating Activities | ||||
| Operating Cash Flow | $129,219,000 | $153,061,000 | $61,639,000 | $23,134,000 |
| Cash Flow From Continuing Operating Activities | $129,219,000 | $153,061,000 | $61,639,000 | $23,134,000 |
| Operating Gains Losses | - | $685,000 | - | $14,287,000 |
| Investing Activities | ||||
| Capital Expenditure | $-41,426,000 | $-49,506,000 | $-57,427,000 | $-45,848,000 |
| Investing Cash Flow | $-46,759,000 | $-49,821,000 | $-179,311,000 | $-232,023,000 |
| Cash Flow From Continuing Investing Activities | $-46,759,000 | $-49,821,000 | $-179,311,000 | $-232,023,000 |
| Net Other Investing Changes | $-750,000 | - | - | - |
| Capital Expenditure Reported | $-41,426,000 | $-49,506,000 | $-57,427,000 | $-45,848,000 |
| Financing Activities | ||||
| Repurchase Of Capital Stock | $-15,004,000 | $-17,393,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Financing Cash Flow | $-76,222,000 | $-38,482,000 | $9,010,000 | $253,215,000 |
| Cash Flow From Continuing Financing Activities | $-76,222,000 | $-38,482,000 | $9,010,000 | $253,215,000 |
| Net Other Financing Charges | $-12,652,000 | $-11,212,000 | $-15,498,000 | $-25,501,000 |
| Net Common Stock Issuance | $-15,004,000 | $-17,393,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Issuance Of Capital Stock | - | - | - | $0 |
| Common Stock Issuance | - | - | - | $0 |
| Other | ||||
| Repayment Of Debt | $-48,566,000 | $-56,482,000 | $-35,547,000 | $-351,073,000 |
| Issuance Of Debt | $0 | $46,430,000 | $60,000,000 | $629,720,000 |
| Interest Paid Supplemental Data | $38,491,000 | $42,756,000 | $42,070,000 | $27,225,000 |
| Income Tax Paid Supplemental Data | $22,906,000 | $19,155,000 | $19,360,000 | $4,275,000 |
| End Cash Position | $120,982,000 | $114,655,000 | $49,878,000 | $158,800,000 |
| Beginning Cash Position | $114,655,000 | $49,878,000 | $158,800,000 | $115,155,000 |
| Effect Of Exchange Rate Changes | $89,000 | $19,000 | $-260,000 | $-681,000 |
| Changes In Cash | $6,238,000 | $64,758,000 | $-108,662,000 | $44,326,000 |
| Proceeds From Stock Option Exercised | $0 | $175,000 | $55,000 | $69,000 |
| Common Stock Payments | $-15,004,000 | $-17,393,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Net Issuance Payments Of Debt | $-48,566,000 | $-10,052,000 | $24,453,000 | $278,647,000 |
| Net Long Term Debt Issuance | $-48,566,000 | $-10,052,000 | $24,453,000 | $278,647,000 |
| Long Term Debt Payments | $-48,566,000 | $-56,482,000 | $-35,547,000 | $-351,073,000 |
| Long Term Debt Issuance | $0 | $46,430,000 | $60,000,000 | $629,720,000 |
| Net Business Purchase And Sale | $-4,583,000 | $-315,000 | $-121,884,000 | $-186,175,000 |
| Purchase Of Business | $-4,583,000 | $-315,000 | $-121,884,000 | $-186,175,000 |
| Change In Working Capital | $-75,637,000 | $-1,454,000 | $-75,166,000 | $-97,941,000 |
| Change In Other Working Capital | $-4,441,000 | $-5,713,000 | $-9,958,000 | $-1,341,000 |
| Change In Payables And Accrued Expense | $31,367,000 | $87,312,000 | $19,598,000 | $19,163,000 |
| Change In Payable | $31,367,000 | $87,312,000 | $19,598,000 | $19,163,000 |
| Change In Account Payable | $31,367,000 | $87,312,000 | $19,598,000 | $19,163,000 |
| Change In Prepaid Assets | $404,000 | $-6,036,000 | $-7,234,000 | $-17,603,000 |
| Change In Inventory | $-67,114,000 | $-32,205,000 | $-28,759,000 | $-49,931,000 |
| Change In Receivables | $-35,853,000 | $-44,812,000 | $-48,813,000 | $-48,229,000 |
| Changes In Account Receivables | $-35,853,000 | $-44,812,000 | $-48,813,000 | $-48,229,000 |
| Other Non Cash Items | $6,449,000 | $2,878,000 | $8,537,000 | $11,542,000 |
| Stock Based Compensation | $21,242,000 | $17,778,000 | $20,042,000 | $13,602,000 |
| Provisionand Write Offof Assets | $12,118,000 | $11,982,000 | $8,078,000 | $6,048,000 |
| Asset Impairment Charge | $8,023,000 | $0 | $1,838,000 | $0 |
| Deferred Tax | $6,533,000 | $1,464,000 | $8,114,000 | $9,601,000 |
| Deferred Income Tax | $6,533,000 | $1,464,000 | $8,114,000 | $9,601,000 |
| Depreciation Amortization Depletion | $78,130,000 | $64,934,000 | $55,606,000 | $38,245,000 |
| Depreciation And Amortization | $78,130,000 | $64,934,000 | $55,606,000 | $38,245,000 |
| Amortization Cash Flow | $30,587,000 | $29,820,000 | $28,696,000 | $19,673,000 |
| Amortization Of Intangibles | $30,587,000 | $29,820,000 | $28,696,000 | $19,673,000 |
| Depreciation | $47,543,000 | $35,114,000 | $26,910,000 | $18,572,000 |
| Net Income From Continuing Operations | $72,361,000 | $55,479,000 | $34,590,000 | $27,750,000 |
| Net Short Term Debt Issuance | - | - | - | - |
| Short Term Debt Payments | - | - | - | - |
| Short Term Debt Issuance | - | - | - | - |
Fetched: 2026-06-19