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.
5-Year Price History
Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025
Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)
| Quarter | Reported | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | April 29, 2026 | $0.40 | $0.25 | +60.0% |
| Q4 2025 | February 11, 2026 | $0.68 | $0.62 | +9.7% |
| Q3 2025 | October 29, 2025 | $0.50 | $0.42 | +19.1% |
| Q2 2025 | July 30, 2025 | $0.52 | $0.46 | +13.0% |
| Q1 2025 | April 30, 2025 | $0.25 | $0.19 | +31.6% |
| Q4 2024 | February 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.
| Settlement | Shares Short | % of Shares Out | Days to Cover | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | 4,938,879 | 10.72% | 13.2 | +4.6% |
| June 30, 2026 | 4,719,670 | 10.24% | 7.8 | +4.8% |
| June 15, 2026 | 4,502,678 | 9.77% | 8.8 | +5.9% |
| May 29, 2026 | 4,250,949 | 9.23% | 10.3 | +0.1% |
| May 15, 2026 | 4,245,889 | 9.21% | 9.4 | -2.8% |
| April 30, 2026 | 4,367,799 | 9.48% | 7.7 | -10.1% |
| April 15, 2026 | 4,856,001 | 10.55% | 11.6 | +3.6% |
| March 31, 2026 | 4,686,966 | 10.18% | 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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