Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHEF) is a leading distributor of specialty food products, serving a broad range of high‐end restaurants, hotels, caterers and other culinary professionals. The company offers an extensive portfolio of artisanal, organic and locally sourced items, including specialty cheeses, charcuterie, truffles, sauces, fresh and frozen seafood, meat and poultry, as well as baking essentials and pantry staples. By focusing on unique and premium ingredients, Chefs’ Warehouse aims to help its customers create distinctive menu offerings and enhance the dining experience.

Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Florence, New Jersey, Chefs’ Warehouse has expanded its footprint through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Over the years, the company has integrated complementary businesses, such as Atelier Steak and West End Specialty Foods, to broaden its product mix and strengthen its presence in key metropolitan markets. Today, Chefs’ Warehouse operates a network of distribution centers across the United States and Canada, enabling efficient cold‐chain logistics and timely delivery to its professional clientele.

In addition to its core distribution services, Chefs’ Warehouse provides value‐added offerings such as menu consultations, product training and chef‐driven culinary demonstrations. These services are designed to foster strong partnerships with customers, drive innovation in the kitchen and support operational efficiencies. The company’s emphasis on quality control, traceability and sustainability reflects its commitment to meeting the evolving demands of both chefs and diners.

Guided by an experienced leadership team, Chefs’ Warehouse continues to pursue growth opportunities in the specialty food sector. The company’s management leverages deep industry expertise and close customer relationships to identify emerging trends, expand product assortments and enhance service capabilities. With a focus on premium ingredients and dedicated customer support, Chefs’ Warehouse aims to remain a trusted partner for culinary professionals across North America.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $63.59 to $65.42
• 50-Day Range: $60.75 to $67.04
• 52-Week Range: $35.59 to $68.28
• Volume: 379,345 shs
• Average Volume: 433,587 shs
• Market Capitalization: $2.65 billion
• P/E Ratio: 43.19
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $67.40
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Chefs' Warehouse Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Chefs' Warehouse scored higher than 32% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 122nd out of 154 stocks in the consumer staples sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Chefs' Warehouse has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 6 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Chefs' Warehouse has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 16.18%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Chefs' Warehouse are expected to grow by 16.18% in the coming year, from $1.73 to $2.01 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Chefs' Warehouse is 43.19, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.86.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Chefs' Warehouse is 43.19, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 19.78.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Chefs' Warehouse has a P/B Ratio of 4.80. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

11.00% of the float of Chefs' Warehouse has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Chefs' Warehouse has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Chefs' Warehouse has recently decreased by 1.72%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Chefs' Warehouse does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Chefs' Warehouse does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

11.00% of the float of Chefs' Warehouse has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Chefs' Warehouse has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Chefs' Warehouse has recently decreased by 1.72%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.31

News Sentiment

Chefs' Warehouse has a news sentiment score of 0.31. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.89 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Chefs' Warehouse this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

4 people have searched for CHEF on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 2 people have added Chefs' Warehouse to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Chefs' Warehouse insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

11.90% of the stock of Chefs' Warehouse is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

91.55% of the stock of Chefs' Warehouse is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

CHEF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CHEF shares performed this year?

Chefs' Warehouse's stock was trading at $49.32 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CHEF stock has increased by 32.2% and is now trading at $65.21.

How were Chefs' Warehouse's earnings last quarter?

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 30th. The company reported $0.25 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.21 by $0.04. The business's revenue was up 8.7% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Chefs' Warehouse's major shareholders?

Chefs' Warehouse's top institutional shareholders include Contravisory Investment Management Inc. (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include James Leddy, Alexandros Aldous, Tim Mccauley, Joseph M Cugine and Katherine Oliver.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Chefs' Warehouse?

Shares of CHEF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Chefs' Warehouse own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Chefs' Warehouse investors own include Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Tesla (TSLA), NVIDIA (NVDA), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Meta Platforms (META), Netflix (NFLX) and Home Depot (HD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/30/2025
• Today: 7/13/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Consumer Staples
• Industry: FOOD - MISC/DIVERSIFIED
• Sub-Industry: Food Distributors
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:CHEF
• CIK: 1517175
• Web: www.chefswarehouse.com
• Phone: (203) 894-1345
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 5,029
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Chefs' Warehouse: $67.40
• High Price Target: $73.00
• Low Price Target: $60.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +3.4%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.51
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 43.19
• Forward P/E Ratio: 37.69
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $55.48 million
• Net Margins: 1.65%
• Pretax Margin: 2.31%
• Return on Equity: 13.15%
• Return on Assets: 3.70%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.26
• Current Ratio: 2.05
• Quick Ratio: 1.27

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $3.79 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.70
• Cash Flow: $3.21 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 20.29
• Book Value: $13.59 per share
• Price / Book: 4.80

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 40,680,000
• Free Float: 35,843,000
• Market Cap: $2.65 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.74