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The Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Feb 18, 2026
After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2025 (Q4)
Consensus EPS Forecast
0.63
Last Year’s EPS
0.55
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 6 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q3 2025
Earnings Call Date:Oct 29, 2025|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong revenue and profit growth, successful acquisitions, and raised full-year guidance, pointing towards an overall positive performance. However, there were some challenges related to the Texas commodity poultry attrition and temporary impacts in the Middle East. Overall, the company's outlook remains optimistic with ongoing expansion efforts.
Company Guidance
During The Chefs' Warehouse third quarter 2025 earnings call, the company provided an optimistic outlook, raising its full-year guidance for net sales to between $4.085 billion and $4.115 billion, gross profit to range from $987 million to $995 million, and adjusted EBITDA to be between $247 million and $253 million. The third quarter saw a 9.6% increase in net sales, amounting to $1.021 billion, driven by a 7.7% rise in specialty sales and a 5.3% growth in unique item placements. Reported inflation was 7.4%, with a significant impact from the commodity poultry program attrition. The company highlighted a 59 basis point increase in specialty gross margins and a 49 basis point decrease in center-of-the-plate margins. Additionally, Chefs' Warehouse announced the acquisition of Italco Food Products, expanding its reach into Colorado, and reported a strong liquidity position of $224.6 million. The company expressed confidence in continued market share gains and growth, particularly in new markets like Texas and Florida, while addressing the potential impact of industry consolidations and geopolitical tensions.
Strong Revenue and Gross Profit Growth
Net sales for the third quarter increased by 9.6% to $1.021 billion, and gross profit increased by 10% to $247.2 million.
Operating Income and Net Income Increase
Operating income for the third quarter was $38.9 million compared to $31.9 million in 2024. GAAP net income increased to $19.1 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, from $14.1 million, or $0.34 per diluted share.
Acquisition of Italco Food Products
The company completed the acquisition of Italco Food Products, expanding its presence in the Denver, Colorado market.
Raised Full Year 2025 Guidance
The company raised its full-year financial guidance, estimating net sales between $4.085 billion and $4.115 billion and adjusted EBITDA between $247 million and $253 million.
Expansion in the Middle East
Chefs' Middle East business continued to grow, with facility expansions in Dubai, Qatar, and Oman, contributing to double-digit growth.

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

The upcoming earnings date is based on a company’s previous reporting, and may be updated when the actual date is announced

CHEF Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
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Feb 18, 2026
2025 (Q4)
0.63 / -
0.55
Oct 29, 2025
2025 (Q3)
0.42 / 0.50
0.3638.89% (+0.14)
Jul 30, 2025
2025 (Q2)
0.46 / 0.52
0.430.00% (+0.12)
Apr 30, 2025
2025 (Q1)
0.20 / 0.25
0.1566.67% (+0.10)
Feb 12, 2025
2024 (Q4)
0.50 / 0.55
0.4717.02% (+0.08)
Oct 30, 2024
2024 (Q3)
0.34 / 0.36
0.339.09% (+0.03)
Jul 31, 2024
2024 (Q2)
0.37 / 0.40
0.3514.29% (+0.05)
May 01, 2024
2024 (Q1)
0.07 / 0.15
0.1225.00% (+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)
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CHEF Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Oct 29, 2025
$58.61$62.35+6.38%
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%
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.

FAQ

When does The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. (CHEF) report earnings?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. (CHEF) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 18, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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          What is CHEF EPS forecast?
          CHEF EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 0.63.

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