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The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. (CHEF)
NASDAQ:CHEF
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 30, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.46Last Year’s EPS
0.4Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 6 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 30, 2025
|% Change Since: 16.01%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 30, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted strong revenue growth, successful digital platform expansion, and improved operating income. However, it also noted challenges such as a decline in gross profit margins and attrition of non-core businesses that impacted sales. Despite these challenges, the company demonstrated resilience and strategic adaptation. The overall sentiment is balanced with both positive growth metrics and areas needing attention.Company Guidance
During the Chefs' Warehouse First Quarter 2025 earnings call, the company provided guidance for the full year, estimating net sales to be between $3.96 billion and $4.04 billion. Gross profit is expected to range from $954 million to $976 million, with adjusted EBITDA projected between $234 million and $246 million. The company reported a first-quarter net sales increase of 8.7% to $950.7 million, with specialty sales up 10.7% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $47.5 million, a 18.2% increase from the previous year. Gross profit margins decreased by approximately 18 basis points to 23.8%, while adjusted operating expenses as a percentage of net sales were 18.8%. The company also highlighted that approximately 58% of customer orders are now placed through its digital platform, reflecting a shift towards online engagement.Strong Revenue Growth
Net sales for the first quarter of 2025 increased approximately 8.7% to $950.7 million from $874.5 million in the first quarter of 2024.
Specialty Sales Increase
Specialty sales were up 10.7% over the prior year, driven by unique customer growth of approximately 4.5%, placement growth of 7.7%, and specialty case growth of 5.7%.
Digital Platform Expansion
Approximately 58% of customers ordering through domestic specialty locations are now online, up from 56% at year-end 2024 and 48% at year-end 2023.
Improved Operating Income
Operating income for the first quarter of 2025 was $22.7 million compared to $16 million for the first quarter of 2024.
Positive Adjusted EBITDA Growth
Adjusted EBITDA increased to $47.5 million for the first quarter of 2025 compared to $40.2 million for the prior year first quarter.
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CHEF Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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CHEF Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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Apr 30, 2025 | $53.28 | $56.97 | +6.93% |
Feb 12, 2025 | $54.48 | $59.61 | +9.42% |
Oct 30, 2024 | $41.22 | $39.26 | -4.75% |
Jul 31, 2024 | $41.23 | $41.59 | +0.87% |
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FAQ
When does The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. (CHEF) report earnings?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. (CHEF) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 30, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. (CHEF) earnings time?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. (CHEF) earnings time is at Jul 30, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is CHEF EPS forecast?
CHEF EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 0.46.
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