Stock Overview

The Chefs Warehouse Inc (CHEF)

NASDAQ · Consumer Defensive · Food Distribution

The Chefs Warehouse Inc is a Consumer Defensive company with a market capitalization of $4.63B and a trailing P/E ratio of 54.0.

Market Cap
$4.63B
P/E (TTM)
54.0
Forward P/E
30.2
Price/Sales
1.1
Price/Book
7.2
EV/EBITDA
21.2
Beta
1.39
EPS (TTM)
$2.10
Profit Margin
2.1%
ROE
15.2%
Short % of Float
13.4%
Days to Cover
13.2
52W High
$115.35
52W Low
$54.60

5-Year Price History

Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025

Revenue
$4.15B
Gross Profit
$1.00B
Operating Income
$153.11M
Net Income
$72.36M
Free Cash Flow
$87.79M
Total Debt
$773.36M
Cash & Equivalents
$120.98M
Shareholder Equity
$604.31M

Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)

QuarterReportedActual EPSEstimateSurprise
Q1 2026April 29, 2026$0.40$0.25+60.0%
Q4 2025February 11, 2026$0.68$0.62+9.7%
Q3 2025October 29, 2025$0.50$0.42+19.1%
Q2 2025July 30, 2025$0.52$0.46+13.0%
Q1 2025April 30, 2025$0.25$0.19+31.6%
Q4 2024February 12, 2025$0.55$0.51+7.8%

Short Interest

FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.

SettlementShares Short% of Shares OutDays to CoverChange
July 15, 20264,938,87910.72%13.2+4.6%
June 30, 20264,719,67010.24%7.8+4.8%
June 15, 20264,502,6789.77%8.8+5.9%
May 29, 20264,250,9499.23%10.3+0.1%
May 15, 20264,245,8899.21%9.4-2.8%
April 30, 20264,367,7999.48%7.7-10.1%
April 15, 20264,856,00110.55%11.6+3.6%
March 31, 20264,686,96610.18%9.4+3.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Chefs Warehouse Inc's market cap?

As of August 13, 2026, The Chefs Warehouse Inc (CHEF) has a market capitalization of $4.63B.

What is The Chefs Warehouse Inc's P/E ratio?

The Chefs Warehouse Inc trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 54.0. Its forward P/E is 30.2.

Does The Chefs Warehouse Inc pay a dividend?

The Chefs Warehouse Inc does not currently pay a dividend.

What sector is CHEF in?

The Chefs Warehouse Inc is in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Food Distribution industry.

What is The Chefs Warehouse Inc's short interest?

As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 4,938,879 CHEF shares were sold short, or 10.72% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 13.2. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.

What was The Chefs Warehouse Inc's revenue?

In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), The Chefs Warehouse Inc reported revenue of $4.15B and net income of $72.36M.

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Data as of August 13, 2026. Figures are sourced from company filings and market data and may be delayed or revised. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.