The Chefs' Warehouse is poised for Q3 sales and earnings growth, fueled by strong specialty food demand, market share gains and distribution efficiencies.

The Chefs' Warehouse has sustained double-digit revenue growth into 2026, with revenue up 11.2% year over year in 2026Q3 and 12.9% in 2026Q2, while gross margin has held in a tight 23.8% to 25.1% band.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 28, 2026 | $0.66+12.2% vs $0.59 | $1.1B+1.4% vs $1.1B |
Q3 2026 Jul 29, 2026 | $0.78+32.2% vs $0.59 | $1.2B+3.9% vs $1.1B |
Q2 2026 Apr 29, 2026 | $0.40+73.9% vs $0.23 | $1.1B+5.0% vs $1.0B |
Q1 2026 Feb 11, 2026 | $0.68+9.7% vs $0.62 | $1.1B+4.0% vs $1.1B |
The Chefs' Warehouse is poised for Q3 sales and earnings growth, fueled by strong specialty food demand, market share gains and distribution efficiencies.

Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.

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Key metrics vs top competitors for The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $103.77 | $4.23B | 46.76 | 9.36% | 2.27% | 16.08% | — | |
| $106.67 | $23.49B | 29.28 | 4.08% | 1.97% | 18.38% | — | |
| $76.86 | $36.75B | 20.54 | 3.91% | 2.12% | 63.72% | 2.81% | |
| $107.50 | $16.89B | 42.84 | 7.17% | 0.57% | 8.18% | — | |
| $13.88 | $1.32B | 22.25 | 8.23% | 0.63% | 4% | 2.37% | |
| $45.30 | $2.74B | 33.92 | -1.99% | 0.27% | 5.32% | — |
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Oct 28, 2026·SEC
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The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) reported $4.51B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $4.15B in fiscal year 2025. That is 1157% more than the $330.1M of fiscal year 2010.
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) grew revenue by 11.5% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) earned $102.4M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 2.3% net margin).
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) had a return on equity (ROE) of 16.1% over the trailing twelve months. That is above the market's typical 10-15%.
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) generated $181.5M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.