3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF)
Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.
Zacks Investment Research10/16/2026Positive
CHEF
The Chefs Warehouse IncNASDAQCONSUMER DEFENSIVEFOOD DISTRIBUTION
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$4.63B
P/E Ratio
54.34
EPS
$2.09
Beta
1.44
52W High
$118.51
52W Low
$56.46
50-Day MA
$111.17
200-Day MA
$84.66
Dividend Yield
—
Profit Margin
2.09%
Forward P/E
25.58
PEG Ratio
1.08
About The Chefs Warehouse Inc
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc., distributes specialty food products in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $4.39B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $1.07B |
| EBITDA | $260.49M |
| Operating Margin | 5.02% |
| Return on Equity | 15.20% |
| Return on Assets | 5.87% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $113.30 |
| Book Value | $15.89 |
| Price-to-Book | 6.85 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 1.05 |
| EV/Revenue | 1.196 |
| EV/EBITDA | 20.53 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 55.50% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 12.90% |
| Shares Outstanding | $40.80M |
| Float | $36.95M |
| % Insiders | 10.13% |
| % Institutions | 100.52% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
44.92%
HV 20-Day
35.07%
HV 30-Day
37.97%
HV 60-Day
37.62%
HV Rank
64.3%
Volatility is currently expanding
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($124.00 target)
7
Buy1
HoldLatest News
The Chefs' Warehouse: A Strong Track Record Of EPS Beats
The Chefs' Warehouse remains a BUY as strong 3Q26 results are expected from robust operating leverage and resilient fine dining demand. CHEF's premium valuation at 17.3x forward EV/EBITDA is justified by forward EBITDA growth double that of peers and consistent earnings beats. A record free cash flow and a reduced net leverage ratio support increased share repurchases, adding further upside potential.
Seeking Alpha10/16/2026Positive
The Chefs' Warehouse Is Too Expensive, Even With Management's Rosy Long-Term View
The Chefs' Warehouse reported strong Q2 2026 results and extended bullish guidance through 2030, projecting robust revenue and EBITDA growth. Despite operational excellence and market share gains, CHEF trades at a premium to peers, making its valuation unattractive relative to industry norms. Management forecasts 7%–10% annual revenue growth, EBITDA of $450–$520 million, and revenue of $6–$6.5 billion by 2030, driven by organic expansion and tech investments.
Seeking Alpha10/15/2026Neutral
The Chefs' Warehouse to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results on October 28, 2026
RIDGEFIELD, Conn., Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHEF) today announced that the Company intends to release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 25, 2026 before the opening of the stock market on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 and host a conference call at 8:30 a.m.
GlobeNewsWire10/14/2026Neutral
Here's Why Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Zacks Investment Research10/13/2026Positive
Is The Chef's Warehouse (CHEF) Outperforming Other Consumer Staples Stocks This Year?
Here is how Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) and JAPAN TOB (JAPAY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Zacks Investment Research10/12/2026Positive
Zacks Industry Outlook Mondelez, Conagra Brands, The Chefs' Warehouse and Mama's Creations
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Zacks Investment Research10/9/2026Neutral
4 Miscellaneous Food Stocks Worth Watching Amid Market Pressures
MDLZ, CAG, CHEF and MAMA navigate food industry headwinds through product innovation, operational efficiencies and evolving consumer preferences.
Zacks Investment Research10/8/2026Negative
Can Chefs' Warehouse Cross-Selling Gains Drive More Growth Ahead?
CHEF is leveraging cross-selling, salesforce training and AI-powered tools to deepen product penetration and drive further specialty sales growth.
Zacks Investment Research10/8/2026Positive
Can Chefs' Warehouse Margin Expansion Continue Through 2026?
Chefs' Warehouse targets continued margin expansion in 2026 as sales growth, capacity utilization and expense leverage support profitability.
Zacks Investment Research10/1/2026Positive
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Data last updated: 10/17/2026