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CHEF Stock Chart & Stats
$65.82
-$0.05(-0.10%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$65.82
-$0.05(-0.10%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$53.20 - $102.87
Previous CloseN/A
Volume46.16K
Average Volume (3M)565.75K
Market Cap
$3.96B
Enterprise Value$3.60K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$122.71M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$978.19M
Price to Earnings (P/E)47.1
Beta0.92
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.59Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.06
Shares Outstanding40,777,630
10 Day Avg. Volume554,979
30 Day Avg. Volume565,751
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
$96.33Price Target Upside46.36% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)2.26
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.48B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Revenue Growth & ProfitabilityMulti-year top-line growth and the shift from loss to sustained profitability show the business model can scale within specialty food distribution. Consistent revenue expansion and margin improvement support durable operating leverage and reinvestment capacity across routes and categories.
Market Position & Share Gains In North AmericaA dominant North American footprint with reported market-share gains and route density provides structural advantages: better supplier access, cross‑sell opportunities, and higher gross profit per route. This scale supports durable competitive barriers in temperature-controlled specialty distribution.
Improved Liquidity & Deleveraging ProgressMaterial liquidity and a declining leverage ratio enhance financial flexibility for working capital, capex and opportunistic M&A. Demonstrated prepayment and positive cash buffers reduce near-term refinancing pressure and support ongoing investments in distribution infrastructure.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageSustained elevated leverage constrains strategic flexibility and raises vulnerability to revenue or margin shocks. Interest and principal commitments limit free cash for growth or buybacks, and tighter coverage metrics could force slower deleveraging if operating performance weakens.
Structurally Thin MarginsLow absolute margins make earnings highly sensitive to commodity inflation, freight, and SG&A pressures. Even modest input cost increases or demand softness can erode profits quickly, reducing margin durability and increasing reliance on scale or pricing power to sustain returns.
Mixed Cash Conversion QualityInconsistent conversion of earnings to free cash flow limits the company’s ability to reduce debt or fund capex from operations. Volatile FCF raises execution risk during downturns and weakens the balance sheet buffer despite positive reported earnings and liquidity.
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 $102.87 in the past 12 months.
What is The Chefs' Warehouse Inc’s market cap?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc’s market cap is $3.96B.
When is The Chefs' Warehouse Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 9 days.
How were The Chefs' Warehouse Inc’s earnings last quarter?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $0.4 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.252 by $0.148.
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 0.59.
How many shares outstanding does The Chefs' Warehouse Inc have?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc has 40,777,630 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 $0.4 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.252. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 17.839%.
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:
$96.33 (46.36% Upside)
$96.33 (46.36% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CHEF Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 42.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $10.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
46.41%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF), operating through its various subsidiaries, focuses on supplying high-end and gourmet food products across both the United States and Canada. The company maintains an extensive catalog, featuring more than 50,000 distinct stock-keeping units. This vast selection encompasses a diverse array of specialty items, such as artisanal charcuterie, premium cheeses, unique oils and vinegars, truffles, caviar, exquisite chocolates, and various pastry essentials. Beyond these niche offerings, Chefs' Warehouse also provides "center-of-the-plate" proteins, including custom-cut beef, fresh seafood, and hormone-free poultry. Their inventory further extends to everyday kitchen staples like cooking oils, butter, eggs, milk, and flour. The company serves a broad spectrum of professional culinary clients, which includes independent restaurants with distinctive menus, fine dining establishments, country clubs, hotels, catering services, culinary schools, bakeries, patisseries, chocolatiers, cruise lines, casinos, and specialized food retailers. Certain "center-of-the-plate" items are also made available directly to individual consumers via dedicated mail and e-commerce channels. Founded in 1985, the firm's corporate headquarters are situated in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
CHEF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$96.33
▲(46.36% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
9.23% Insiders
32.98% Mutual Funds
0.43% Other Institutional Investors
36.11% Public Companies and
Individual Investors






