The Chefs Warehouse Inc (CHEF)

Currency in USD
103.77
+0.42(+0.41%)
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103.770.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
100.05104.07
52 wk Range
56.46118.51
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
103.77
Open
101.71
Day's Range
100.05-104.07
52 wk Range
56.46-118.51
Volume
315.27K
Average Volume (3m)
626.44K
1-Year Change
66.4047%
Book Value / Share
16.83
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Price Target
126.13
Upside
+21.54%
Members' Sentiments
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The Chefs Warehouse Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 126.13
(+21.54% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Morgan Stanley
Hold121.00+16.60%120.00Maintain29/10/2026
UBS
Buy135.00+30.10%125.00Maintain29/10/2026
StoneX
Buy125.00+20.46%125.00Maintain21/10/2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold120.00+15.64%104.00Maintain15/10/2026
StoneX
Buy125.00+20.46%125.00Maintain16/09/2026

The Chefs Warehouse Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Chefs' Warehouse Q3 2026 EPS of $0.66 beat estimates by 13.8%; revenue rose 11.2% to $1.14B, topping forecasts by 1.8%.
  • Gross margin expanded 84 bps to 25.0%; adjusted EBITDA surged 26.3% to $82.2M, reflecting strong operating leverage and mix improvement.
  • Company raised FY 2026 guidance: sales $4.56B-$4.61B, adjusted EBITDA $317M-$321M; Q4 organic growth expected near 10%.
  • Shares fell 3.66% premarket to $105 despite beat, suggesting investor concern over high valuation (P/E 51.14) and moderating growth outlook.
  • CEO cited broad-based growth from market share gains, new categories, and territories; fuel costs and labor constraints remain key headwinds.
Last Updated: 28/10/2026, 13:24
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Earnings

Latest Release
28/10/2026
EPS / Forecast
0.66 / 0.58
Revenue / Forecast
1.14B / 1.12B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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P/E Ratio
44.0x10.7x10.6x
PEG Ratio
1.280.100.03
Price/Book
6.6x1.6x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
1.0x0.2x0.8x
Upside (Analyst Target)
21.5%7.0%23.3%
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
23.37M53.77%2.43B
Other Institutional Investors
17.46M40.17%1.81B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
2.64M6.06%273.46M
Total
43.46M100.00%4.51B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.13.90%6,039,964626,767
Wellington Management Group LLP5.50%2,390,951248,109

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FAQ

What Is the The Chefs Warehouse (NASDAQ: CHEF) Share Price Today?

The The Chefs Warehouse stock price today is 103.77 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does The Chefs Warehouse (CHEF) Trade On?

The Chefs Warehouse is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for The Chefs Warehouse?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for The Chefs Warehouse is "CHEF."

What Is the Current The Chefs Warehouse Market Capitalisation?

As of today, The Chefs Warehouse (NASDAQ: CHEF) market cap is 4.51B USD.

What Is The Chefs Warehouse's (CHEF) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The The Chefs Warehouse EPS is currently 2.64 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next The Chefs Warehouse Earnings Date?

The Chefs Warehouse's next earnings report will be released on 17/02/2027.

Is CHEF a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's The Chefs Warehouse moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for CHEF stock is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has The Chefs Warehouse Stock Split?

The Chefs Warehouse has split 0 times. (See the CHEF stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does The Chefs Warehouse Have?

The Chefs Warehouse has 5156 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of The Chefs Warehouse (NASDAQ: CHEF)?

As of 09/11/2026, The Chefs Warehouse (CHEF) is trading at a share price of 103.77 USD, with a previous close of 103.77 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 100.05 USD to 104.07 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 56.46 USD to 118.51 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for The Chefs Warehouse is 126.13 USD, with a high estimate of 135 USD and a low estimate of 119 USD. 7 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +21.54% Upside potential.
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