The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.

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$77.69

-0.045%
Consumer DefensiveFood Distribution

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.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$3.17B
EPS1.8700
P/E Ratio41.55
Earnings Date07/29/2026
3Y+59.0%
5Y+273.0%
10Y+248.0%
3Y+161.0%
5Y-187.0%
10Y+2294.0%
3Y+459.0%
5Y+201.0%
10Y+232.0%
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. Profit Bridge

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Revenue4.15B
Cost of Goods Sold (3.15B)
Gross Profit1.00B
Operating Expenses (850.98M)
Operating Income153.11M
Interest Expense (41.56M)
Other Income/Expense-49.56M
Pretax Income103.54M
Income Tax (31.18M)
Net Income72.36M
Net Income
72.36M

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

24.2%

Moderate margins typical of competitive industries. Monitor for pricing pressure or rising costs.

Operating Margin

3.7%

Minimal operating profit suggests high operating costs or pricing challenges. Scalability is concerning.

Net Profit Margin

1.7%

Minimal profitability after all expenses. Limited financial flexibility for reinvestment or shareholder returns.

Effective Tax Rate

30.1%

Higher tax burden may reflect limited tax optimization or operations in high-tax jurisdictions.

Profitability Insight

Room for improvement: Moderate profitability with opportunities to enhance margins through better cost management or pricing strategy.

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. Income Statement

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The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. Income StatementDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021Dec 2020Dec 2019Dec 2018Dec 2017Dec 2016Dec 2015Dec 2014Dec 2013Dec 2012Dec 2011Dec 2010Dec 2009
REVENUE
4.1B
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836.6M
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480.3M
400.6M
330.1M
271.1M
GROSS PROFIT
(3.1B)
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71.3M
OPERATING INCOME
(851M)
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PRE-TAX INCOME
(41.6M)
(48.7M)
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NET INCOME
(31.2M)
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-40.7M
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SEC Filings

CHEF - Filing history and reports

Filing TypeFiling DatePeriod EndingFiscal YearActions
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

May 11, 2026
May 08, 2026
2026
10-Q

10-Q 2026 Q1

Q1

April 29, 2026
March 27, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

April 29, 2026
April 29, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

April 24, 2026
April 20, 2026
2026
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2025

N/A

March 25, 2026
December 26, 2025
2025
10-K

10-K 2025 FY

FY

February 24, 2026
December 26, 2025
2025
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

February 11, 2026
February 11, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

January 13, 2026
January 13, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2025

N/A

October 29, 2025
October 29, 2025
2025
10-Q

10-Q 2025 Q3

Q3

October 29, 2025
September 26, 2025
2025
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