The earnings call presented a strong performance by Chefs' Warehouse with notable increases in net sales, gross profit, and adjusted EBITDA. The company faced challenges from inflation and strategic attrition in Texas but managed to raise its full-year guidance, indicating confidence in continued growth and profitability.

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Q3 2025

During the Chefs' Warehouse second quarter 2025 earnings call, the company reported an 8.4% increase in net sales to $1.035 billion, with specialty sales rising by 8.7%, driven by a 3.6% growth in unique customer accounts and a 5.8% growth in specialty case volume, excluding the Texas produce program elimination. Gross profit margins improved by 59 basis points, reaching 24.6%, and adjusted EBITDA increased to $65.4 million, up from $56.2 million in the prior year. The company also reported a net income of $21.2 million, or $0.49 per diluted share. Chefs' Warehouse raised its full-year 2025 guidance, estimating net sales between $4 billion and $4.06 billion, gross profit between $964 million and $979 million, and adjusted EBITDA between $240 million and $250 million. Key metrics such as gross profit dollars per route improved by 2.8% compared to full year 2024, and trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA per employee increased by 7%.

Strong Net Sales Growth

Net sales for the second quarter of 2025 increased approximately 8.4% to $1.035 billion from $954.7 million in the second quarter of 2024.

Improved Profitability

Gross profit increased 11.1% to $254.3 million for the second quarter of 2025 versus $229 million for the second quarter of 2024. Gross profit margins increased approximately 59 basis points to 24.6%.

Great Place to Work Certification

Chefs' Warehouse achieved the Great Place to Work certification for the fourth consecutive year, recognizing the company's unique culture and focus on people.

Adjusted EBITDA Growth

Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2025 was $65.4 million compared to $56.2 million for the prior year second quarter.

Full-Year Guidance Raised

The company raised its full-year guidance, estimating net sales for full year 2025 to be in the range of $4 billion to $4.06 billion, with gross profit between $964 million and $979 million, and adjusted EBITDA between $240 million and $250 million.

The Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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CHEF Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 29, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.41 / -	0.36	―	―	―
Jul 30, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.46 / 0.52	0.4	30.00% (+0.12)
Apr 30, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.20 / 0.25	0.15	66.67% (+0.10)
Feb 12, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.50 / 0.55	0.47	17.02% (+0.08)
Oct 30, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.34 / 0.36	0.33	9.09% (+0.03)
Jul 31, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.37 / 0.40	0.35	14.29% (+0.05)	―
May 01, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.07 / 0.15	0.12	25.00% (+0.03)	―
Feb 14, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.41 / 0.47	0.48	-2.08% (-0.01)	―
Nov 01, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.34 / 0.33	0.41	-19.51% (-0.08)	―
Aug 02, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.47 / 0.35	0.51	-31.37% (-0.16)

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CHEF Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 30, 2025	$61.56	$66.92	+8.71%
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%

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