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The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF)
$95.29-0.63 (-0.66%)
After Hours$95.29+0.00 (+0.00%)· Last close Jun 29
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes specialty food and center-of-the-plate products in the United States, the Middle East, and Canada.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
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200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. in the Consumer Defensive sector is trading at $95.29 with a market capitalization of $3.2B. Wall Street consensus targets $88.25 (8 analysts), implying a -7.4% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $97.63, remaining 42.9% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 7/9 indicates strong financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 100/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply -7.4% downside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.06B↓ | $1.14B↑ | $1.02B↓ | $1.03B↑ | $950.75M |
| Gross Profit | $257.37M↓ | $276.56M↑ | $247.19M↓ | $254.34M↑ | $226.00M |
| Operating Income | $33.13M↓ | $51.22M↑ | $38.94M↓ | $40.22M↑ | $22.73M |
| Net Income | $17.37M↓ | $21.68M↑ | $19.15M↓ | $21.24M↑ | $10.29M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes specialty food and center-of-the-plate products in the United States, the Middle East, and Canada. It offers specialty food products, such as artisan charcuterie, specialty chees...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$3.17B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
42.45
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.47
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
13.05%
Volume
Today's trading volume
552,254
Recent News
Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) Is Attractively Priced Despite Fast-paced Momentum
If you are looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices, Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.
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Online grocery sales jumped 19% in Q1 2026, putting TSN, CHEF, DAR and MAMA in focus amid rising grocery spending and high inflation.
Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) Soars 5.3%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?
Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.
Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) Upgraded to Strong Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
A Look At Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) Valuation After Zacks Growth Recognition
Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) is back on investors’ radar after Zacks Investment Research highlighted the stock for its projected earnings per share growth and a cash flow profile that supports expansion without relying on external financing. See our latest analysis for Chefs' Warehouse. Chefs' Warehouse shares trade at $76.46, with the 30 day share price return up 16.79% and the year to date share price return up 22.55%, while the 1 year total shareholder return sits at 20.35% and the 3 year total...