Audited annual filings, TTM ratios and consensus forward estimates
Wall Street price targets and rating actions
Revenue disaggregation per 10-K filing
Annual filings (FY) with consensus forward estimates (hatched)
1255 daily bars · split adjusted
Daily · Wilder smoothing
Classic floor pivots from 2026-10-23
Computed from daily OHLCV bars
| Indicator | Value | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 39.98 | Oscillator | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14, 3, 3) | 12.93 | Oscillator | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | -90.46 | Oscillator | Buy |
| MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.51 (Hist -0.68) | Oscillator | Strong Sell |
| Average Directional Index (14) | 13.43 (+DI 18.5 / -DI 20.5) | Trend | Neutral |
| EMA 20 | 110.57 | MA | Strong Sell |
| SMA 20 | 111.36 | MA | Strong Sell |
| EMA 50 | 109.16 | MA | Strong Sell |
| SMA 50 | 111.05 | MA | Strong Sell |
| SMA 200 | 85.86 | MA | Strong Buy |
TTM vs. 5-year historical average (annual ratios)
| Metric | CHEF | Historical (5Y) / ref | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio (TTM) | 44.5x | -23.3x · sector 38.2x | Elevated |
| Forward P/E (FY26E) | 41.6x | EPS est. 2.55 | In line |
| Price / Book | 6.4x | 3.3x | Elevated |
| Price / Sales | 1.0x | 0.5x | Elevated |
| EV / EBITDA | 20.0x | 18.7x | In line |
| Return on equity | 15.1% | — | Healthy |
| Gross margin | 24.5% | 23.6% | In line |
| Debt / Equity | 1.46 | 1.87 | Moderate |
| Piotroski / Altman Z | 7/9 | Z 4.81 | Safe zone |
Discounted cash flow model
Current price $105.88
Latest analyst grade actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Previous | New grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 26 | Morgan Stanley | maintain | Equal Weight | Equal Weight |
| Sep 11, 26 | TD Cowen | maintain | Buy | Buy |
| Jul 30, 26 | TD Cowen | maintain | Buy | Buy |
| Jul 30, 26 | UBS | maintain | Buy | Buy |
| Jul 30, 26 | Benchmark | maintain | Buy | Buy |
| Jul 30, 26 | Morgan Stanley | maintain | Equal Weight | Equal Weight |
| Jul 30, 26 | BTIG | maintain | Buy | Buy |
| Jul 15, 26 | Morgan Stanley | downgrade | Overweight | Equal Weight |
| Jul 14, 26 | Benchmark | maintain | Buy | Buy |
FY2025 · 10-K disclosure
Free float vs. closely held shares
13F institutional holdings are not available in the current data plan.
SEC Form 4 filings
| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares @ price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 26 | Aldous Alexandros | officer: General Counsel | S-Sale | 6,172 @ $113.19 | $698.6K |
| Aug 14, 26 | Aldous Alexandros | officer: General Counsel | S-Sale | 8,364 @ $112.16 | $938.1K |
| Aug 14, 26 | Aldous Alexandros | officer: General Counsel | S-Sale | 9,514 @ $110.93 | $1.06M |
| Aug 14, 26 | Aldous Alexandros | officer: General Counsel | S-Sale | 3,380 @ $110.16 | $372.3K |
| Aug 14, 26 | Aldous Alexandros | officer: General Counsel | S-Sale | 4,213 @ $108.78 | $458.3K |
| Aug 14, 26 | Aldous Alexandros | officer: General Counsel | S-Sale | 3,057 @ $107.65 | $329.1K |
| Aug 14, 26 | Aldous Alexandros | officer: General Counsel | S-Sale | 300 @ $106.93 | $32.08K |
| Aug 14, 26 | Polychroni Christina | officer: Chief Human Resources Officer | S-Sale | 2,752 @ $112.00 | $308.2K |
Stock news · updated daily
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Reported EPS vs. consensus estimate
| Report date | EPS est. | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | 0.59 | 0.78 | Beat 32.2% | $1.17B |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 0.23 | 0.40 | Beat 73.9% | $1.06B |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 0.62 | 0.68 | Beat 9.7% | $1.14B |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 0.43 | 0.50 | Beat 16.3% | $1.02B |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 0.45 | 0.52 | Beat 15.6% | $1.03B |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 0.21 | 0.25 | Beat 19.0% | $950.7M |
SEC EDGAR filings · last 12 months
| Form | Filed | Accepted | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-K | Oct 19, 2026 | 2026-10-19 16:42:06 | View |
| 4 | Aug 18, 2026 | 2026-08-18 17:49:11 | View |
| 4 | Aug 18, 2026 | 2026-08-18 17:45:43 | View |
| 4 | Aug 18, 2026 | 2026-08-18 17:41:11 | View |
| 144 | Aug 14, 2026 | 2026-08-14 16:18:14 | View |
| 144 | Aug 14, 2026 | 2026-08-14 12:03:14 | View |
| 144 | Aug 14, 2026 | 2026-08-14 11:54:53 | View |
| SC 13G/A | Aug 13, 2026 | 2026-08-13 16:08:32 | View |
| 10-Q | Jul 29, 2026 | 2026-07-29 08:30:43 | View |
| 8-K | Jul 29, 2026 | 2026-07-29 08:26:16 | View |
Proxy statement (DEF 14A) disclosures