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NASDAQ : CHEF

Chefs' Warehouse

$66.67
2.53+3.94%
At Close 4:00 PM
79.04
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The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) stock surged +3.94%, trading at $66.67 on NASDAQ, up from the previous close of $64.14. The stock opened at $64.82, fluctuating between $64.75 and $66.94 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

64.14
Prev. Close
2.71B
Market Cap
64.745
Day Low
38.54
P/E Ratio
1.73
EPS (TTM)
0.11
Cash Flow per Share
64.82
Open
40.69M
Number of Shares
66.94
Day High
89%
Free Float in %
12.06
Book Value
364.6K
Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Feb 06, 202664.8266.9464.7566.67379.55K
Feb 05, 202663.8965.4963.7364.14405.43K
Feb 04, 202664.5065.2562.1963.60514.33K
Feb 03, 202663.3465.2263.2564.27364.38K
Feb 02, 202662.9063.7661.7063.37317.91K
Jan 30, 202662.3563.5861.1162.90445.36K
Jan 29, 202663.8264.0262.0762.96323.29K
Jan 28, 202664.6064.8562.9563.58230.99K
Jan 27, 202663.4465.0363.0064.28261.8K
Jan 26, 202664.2065.1763.0063.68237.56K
Jan 23, 202664.3764.6063.1963.89167.71K
Jan 22, 202665.6766.3064.3864.81376.33K
Jan 21, 202662.9365.7062.4565.37482K
Jan 20, 202663.9164.1362.3163.39340.89K
Jan 16, 202664.7464.7463.0264.14433.7K
Jan 15, 202660.2566.0860.2564.551M
Jan 14, 202660.2461.4357.3960.26625.5K
Jan 13, 202661.9662.6059.0260.00476.49K
Jan 12, 202660.2062.7360.1462.14836.99K
Jan 09, 202660.4761.7559.8960.99305.03K

Contact Details

Ridgefield, CT 06877

United States

https://www.chefswarehouse.com203 894 1345

About Company

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in distribution of specialty food products in the United States and Canada. The company's product portfolio includes approximately 50,000 stock-keeping units, such as specialty food products, such as artisan charcuterie, specialty cheeses, unique oils and vinegars, truffles, caviar, chocolate, and pastry products. It also offers a line of center-of-the-plate products, including custom cut beef, seafood, and hormone-free poultry, as well as food products, such as cooking oils, butter, eggs, milk, and flour. The company serves menu-driven independent restaurants, fine dining establishments, country clubs, hotels, caterers, culinary schools, bakeries, patisseries, chocolatiers, cruise lines, casinos, and specialty food stores. It markets its center-of-the-plate products directly to consumers through a mail and e-commerce platform. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Ridgefield, Connecticut.

Company Information

Employees5029
Beta1.28
Sales or Revenue$3.43B
5Y Sales Change%0.813%
Fiscal Year EndsDecember
SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryFood Distribution

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 5.08%, SMA50 6.59%, SMA200 7.59%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 64.41 (firm momentum), while the ATR of 2.27 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -3.29% below its high and over 48.16% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 360.34 thousand shares is below the 3-month average of 402.76 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.

Dividend & Fair Value

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. last paid a dividend of 0 per share, Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $6.87. This means the shares are trading above this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. generated EPS of $1.73 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 10.23%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 19.14% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $0.42. The next quarter is forecast at $0.62. Next year's EPS is expected at $17.59. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 2 Strong Buy ratings, 11 Buy ratings, 1 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $84.00 to $66.00. The high target offers 25.99% upside. The low target suggests -1.0% downside. The mean target is $74.07. This offers 11.1% upside. The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended October 29, 2025, missed forecasts by -4.98%. The prior quarter beat by 15.56%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include -6.14% in July 31, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. has 40.76 million shares outstanding. The public float is 36.28 million shares, elevated short interest at 13.06% of float. This equals 4.02 million shares. The short ratio is 7.96 days. Institutional investors hold 110.17% of the float. Insiders own 11.27%. Pappas Christopher holds 2.21 million shares, Pappas John has 754.93 thousand shares and Leddy James has 125.89 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 22.00 thousand shares across 1 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Chefs' Warehouse generated $3.43B in revenue, or $75.24 per share. Gross margin was 23.72%, operating margin 3.13%, and net profit margin 1.01%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 1.92% and ROE at 7.61%.
On valuation metrics, Chefs' Warehouse trades at a P/E of 34.39, P/S of 0.67 and P/B of 4.45. The current ratio is 2.14 and quick ratio is 1.19. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 7.95 and cash conversion cycle is 50.17 days. Debt-to-equity is 1.65, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.13.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 29, 2023, Chefs' Warehouse posted revenue of $3.43B, down slightly from $2.61B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $814.47M (margin 23.72%). Operating income was $107.51M (margin 3.1%). Net income was$34.59M (EPS $0.92).
The company ended the quarter with $49.88M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $926.27M, and net debt of $876.39M. Total assets were $1.80B, with equity of $454.67M. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $61.64M, free cash flow of $4.21M, and capital expenditures of - $57.43M.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) stock price?
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHEF) stock price is $66.67 in the last trading session. During the trading session, CHEF stock reached the peak price of $66.94 while $64.75 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in CHEF stock occurred in the recent session was 3.94% while the dollar amount for the price change in CHEF stock was $2.53.
CHEF's industry and sector of operation?
The NASDAQ listed CHEF is part of Food Distribution industry that operates in the broader Consumer Defensive sector. The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.
Who are the executives of CHEF?
Mr. John Pappas
Founder, Vice Chairman & Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Christina Polychroni
Chief HR Officer
Mr. Jonathan Steckler
Executive Vice President of Supply Chain & Bus. Intelligence
Mr. Ed Kauffeld
Executive Vice President
Mr. Christopher Pappas
Founder, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer & Pres
Alex Holian
Executive Vice President of Bus. Intelligence
Mr. Timothy McCauley
Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. James F. Leddy
Chief Financial Officer & Assistant Sec.
Mr. Alexandros Aldous
Gen. Counsel, Chief Gov. Relations Officer, Corporation Sec. & Chief Admin. Officer
How CHEF did perform over past 52-week?
CHEF's closing price is 48.16% higher than its 52-week low of $45.00 where as its distance from 52-week high of $68.94 is -3.29%.
How many employees does CHEF have?
Number of CHEF employees currently stands at 5,029.
Link for CHEF official website?
Official Website of CHEF is: https://www.chefswarehouse.com
How do I contact CHEF?
CHEF could be contacted at phone 203 894 1345 and can also be accessed through its website. CHEF operates from 100 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877, United States.
How many shares of CHEF are traded daily?
CHEF stock volume for the day was 364.6K shares. The average number of CHEF shares traded daily for last 3 months was 411.26K.
What is the market cap of CHEF currently?
The market value of CHEF currently stands at $2.71B with its latest stock price at $66.67 and 40.69M of its shares outstanding.
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