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CHEF Stock Chart & Stats
$65.82
-$0.05(-0.10%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$65.82
-$0.05(-0.10%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$53.20 - $99.68
Previous CloseN/A
Volume46.16K
Average Volume (3M)484.42K
Market Cap
$4.03B
Enterprise Value$3.60K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$122.71M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$978.19M
Price to Earnings (P/E)47.4
Beta0.93
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.59Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.06
Shares Outstanding40,777,630
10 Day Avg. Volume307,633
30 Day Avg. Volume484,423
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.21
Price to Book (P/B)4.07
Price to Sales (P/S)0.59
P/FCF Ratio28.02
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$96.33Price Target Upside46.36% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)2.24
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.48B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Multi-year Revenue And Profitability RecoveryThe company has transitioned from losses to sustained profitability alongside multi-year top-line expansion. Durable revenue growth increases scale, supports reinvestment in distribution density and supplier terms, and underpins margin recovery that can persist as core foodservice demand normalizes.
Market-share Gains And Operating LeverageReported market-share gains and improving gross profit per route reflect stronger route density and placement. These operating-leverage effects are structural: higher density lowers per-delivery cost, improving long-term margin sustainability and competitive position versus smaller local distributors.
Improved Liquidity And Active DeleveragingSignificant available liquidity and recent term‑loan prepayment show management prioritizes balance sheet repair. Stronger liquidity and targeted deleveraging preserve strategic optionality for M&A, weather events, and operating seasonality, increasing resilience across 2–6 month horizons.
Bears Say
Structurally Thin MarginsNet and operating margins are thin, leaving earnings highly sensitive to commodity inflation, freight, and SG&A swings. Low structural margins reduce the buffer against cost shocks and require persistent efficiency gains or scale to materially improve profitability over the medium term.
Elevated LeverageHistorically high leverage constrains financial flexibility and heightens interest‑rate and cyclical exposure. With debt levels meaningful versus equity, downturns or working‑capital swings could force slower deleveraging or limit opportunistic investment, pressuring long‑term strategic initiatives.
Uneven Cash Conversion And FCF SoftnessFree cash flow lags earnings and has been volatile, reducing internal funding for capex, share repurchases, or faster debt paydown. Persistent cash conversion gaps increase reliance on credit and raise risk that earnings improvements fail to translate into durable cash resilience.
CHEF FAQ
What was The Chefs' Warehouse Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc lowest stock price was $53.20 and its highest was $99.68 in the past 12 months.
What is The Chefs' Warehouse Inc’s market cap?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc’s market cap is $4.03B.
When is The Chefs' Warehouse Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 13 days.
How were The Chefs' Warehouse Inc’s earnings last quarter?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $0.4 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.252 by $0.148.
Is The Chefs' Warehouse Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts The Chefs' Warehouse Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does The Chefs' Warehouse Inc pay dividends?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is The Chefs' Warehouse Inc’s EPS estimate?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.59.
How many shares outstanding does The Chefs' Warehouse Inc have?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc has 40,777,630 shares outstanding.
What happened to The Chefs' Warehouse Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc reported an EPS of $0.4 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.252. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 17.839%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of The Chefs' Warehouse Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CHEF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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The Chefs' Warehouse Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$96.33 (46.36% Upside)
$96.33 (46.36% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CHEF Sentiment 63%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 42.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $10.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
50.22%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF), operating through its various subsidiaries, focuses on supplying high-end and gourmet food products across both the United States and Canada. The company maintains an extensive catalog, featuring more than 50,000 distinct stock-keeping units. This vast selection encompasses a diverse array of specialty items, such as artisanal charcuterie, premium cheeses, unique oils and vinegars, truffles, caviar, exquisite chocolates, and various pastry essentials. Beyond these niche offerings, Chefs' Warehouse also provides "center-of-the-plate" proteins, including custom-cut beef, fresh seafood, and hormone-free poultry. Their inventory further extends to everyday kitchen staples like cooking oils, butter, eggs, milk, and flour. The company serves a broad spectrum of professional culinary clients, which includes independent restaurants with distinctive menus, fine dining establishments, country clubs, hotels, catering services, culinary schools, bakeries, patisseries, chocolatiers, cruise lines, casinos, and specialized food retailers. Certain "center-of-the-plate" items are also made available directly to individual consumers via dedicated mail and e-commerce channels. Founded in 1985, the firm's corporate headquarters are situated in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
CHEF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$96.33
▲(46.36% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
9.23% Insiders
32.98% Mutual Funds
0.41% Other Institutional Investors
36.23% Public Companies and
Individual Investors






