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CHEF Stock Chart & Stats
$94.86
$0.38(0.40%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$94.86
$0.38(0.40%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$53.20 - $117.33
Previous Close$94.86
Volume402.59K
Average Volume (3M)553.97K
Market Cap
$4.71B
Enterprise Value$5.23K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$135.47M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$946.61M
Price to Earnings (P/E)48.5
Beta0.97
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.57Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.38
Shares Outstanding40,796,080
10 Day Avg. Volume633,362
30 Day Avg. Volume553,965
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
$117.14Price Target Upside23.49% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)2.27
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.49B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Top-line Growth And Market PenetrationConsistent double-digit organic growth and improving unique-customer and case metrics indicate durable demand and expanding share in premium foodservice channels. Multi-year revenue scale supports route density, supplier leverage and recurring order flows that underpin predictable mid-term revenue resilience.
Margin Expansion And Improving ProfitabilityMaterial gross- and EBITDA-margin gains reflect better pricing, category mix and operational efficiency. Sustained margin improvement increases cash generation potential, funds reinvestment and builds a buffer versus cost shocks, supporting longer-term margin sustainability if execution continues.
Stronger Cash Generation And Deleveraging ProgressRising free cash flow, tangible liquidity and a clear net-debt/EBITDA target range show improving financial flexibility. Repeated positive FCF and targeted deleveraging allow capital allocation choices (buybacks, tuck-ins) and reduce refinancing risk over the medium term, strengthening balance sheet durability.
Bears Say
Thin Net Margins Versus LeverageNet margins near low single digits leave limited cushion against cost inflation or demand softness given the company's leverage profile. Small net-margin volatility can quickly erode equity returns and cash available for debt reduction, making profitability stability a critical ongoing risk factor.
High Absolute Debt LevelsWhile improving, large absolute debt balances maintain interest and covenant exposure and limit flexibility for aggressive M&A or capex. In a margin contraction or working-capital swing, high nominal debt raises refinancing and liquidity risk versus lower-levered peers.
Convertible-note Dilution RiskAnticipated conversion increases share count, diluting EPS and constraining per-share returns. Dilution can reduce the efficacy of buybacks and shareholder yield over time, and it may pressure investor returns even if underlying operating metrics improve.
The Chefs' Warehouse News
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 $117.33 in the past 12 months.
What is The Chefs' Warehouse Inc’s market cap?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc’s market cap is $4.71B.
When is The Chefs' Warehouse Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 90 days.
How were The Chefs' Warehouse Inc’s earnings last quarter?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported $0.78 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.59 by $0.19.
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 0.57.
How many shares outstanding does The Chefs' Warehouse Inc have?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc has 40,796,080 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 $0.78 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.59. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.44%.
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:
$117.14 (23.49% Upside)
$117.14 (23.49% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CHEF Sentiment 75%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 42.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $356.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
53.27%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.24%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) is a specialty food distributor serving high-end restaurants, hotels, country clubs, caterers, and other foodservice customers. The company sources and distributes a broad range of products—such as specialty groceries, center-of-the-plate proteins, seafood, dairy, oils, vinegars, chocolate and pastry items, and other premium/artisan ingredients—along with some kitchen-related supplies, delivering through a temperature-controlled distribution network.
CHEF Company Deck
CHEF Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a strongly positive operational and financial trajectory: robust revenue growth (Q2 net sales +12.9% and organic +12.2%), meaningful margin and EBITDA expansion, raised full-year guidance, improved market penetration metrics and healthy liquidity/deleveraging. Key challenges include regional Middle East disruption, inflation and rising operating costs, convertible note dilution risk and a selective M&A backdrop. On balance, the positive growth, margin gains and cash-generation trends materially outweigh the headwinds.View all CHEF earnings summariesCHEF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$117.14
▲(23.49% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
9.23% Insiders
32.96% Mutual Funds
2.93% Other Institutional Investors
33.55% Public Companies and
Individual Investors