CHEF
Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
$80.90
+0.20%
$3.3B
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Vol
Market Cap$3.3B
Cap SizeMid Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (86%)
Inst. Holders7 funds
Inst. Value$329.4M
Inst. Activity3 buys / 1 sells
Insider Activity0B / 6S
Insider Net $-$13.2M
SEC Reports3
Recent Activity
Jun 1, 2026
Insider
Pappas Christopher sold 21,819 shares
President and CEO @ $0.00 ($0.00)
May 19, 2026
Insider
Polychroni Christina sold 4,500 shares
Chief Human Resources Officer @ $79.21 ($356.4K)
May 8, 2026
Insider
LEWIS AYLWIN B sold 1,652 shares
Director @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Apr 29, 2026
SEC
Chefs' Warehouse reported Q1 2026 EPS of $0.40 (60% beat vs. $0.25 consensus) and revenue of $1.06B (4.9% beat vs. $1.01
8-K — Impact 7/10
Apr 29, 2026
SEC
The Chefs' Warehouse reported a massive Q1 2026 earnings beat, with GAAP EPS of $0.40 crushing the $0.25 consensus by 60
PRESS-RELEASE — Impact 8/10
Mar 25, 2026
SEC
Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. has filed a DEFA14A proxy statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting. The filing is routine and includ
DEFA14A — Impact 2/10
Inst.
FMR LLC — DOUBLED
876,462 shares ($54.6M)
Inst.
NORGES BANK — NEW
73,556 shares ($4.6M)
Price Targets
$86.00
+4.0% upside
Hold
Current $82.69
Low $80.00
Median $86.00
High $93.00
8 analysts
$80.00
$93.00
Analyst Ratings
5Strong Buy
7Buy
2Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | Benchmark | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| Apr 30, 2026 | BTIG | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| Apr 23, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| Apr 15, 2026 | BTIG | REITERATE | Buy → Buy |
| Feb 12, 2026 | BTIG | REITERATE | Buy → Buy |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.58 | $0.50 — $0.65 | 11% YoY | 8 |
| Next Q | $0.53 ▼ -4.0% | $0.49 — $0.57 | 5% YoY | 8 |
| Current FY | $2.24 ▲ +4.1% | $2.09 — $2.37 | 18% YoY | 8 |
| Next FY | $2.61 ▲ +5.3% | $2.42 — $2.85 | 17% YoY | 8 |
Latest Reports
BULLISH
8-K
7/10
Chefs' Warehouse reported Q1 2026 EPS of $0.40 (60% beat vs. $0.25 consensus) and revenue of $1.06B (4.9% beat vs. $1.01
Apr 29, 2026
BULLISH
PRESS-RELEASE
8/10
The Chefs' Warehouse reported a massive Q1 2026 earnings beat, with GAAP EPS of $0.40 crushing the $0.25 consensus by 60
Apr 29, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $175.0M | — |
| FMR LLC | $54.6M | DOUBLED |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $45.0M | TRIM |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $26.5M | NEW |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | $20.0M | DOUBLED |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | Pappas Christopher | G | $0.00 |
| May 19, 2026 | Polychroni Christina | SELL | $356.4K |
| May 8, 2026 | LEWIS AYLWIN | A | $0.00 |
| May 8, 2026 | Owens Lester | A | $0.00 |
| May 8, 2026 | Weinstein Wendy | A | $0.00 |
7 institutional holders with $329.4M total value (5,284,084 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, FMR, MORGAN. Net buying activity: 3 institutions added/increased vs 1 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 2,807,801 | $175.0M | 53.1% | — |
| 2 | FMR LLC | 876,462 | $54.6M | 16.6% | DOUBLED +12774.0% |
| 3 | MORGAN STANLEY | 721,621 | $45.0M | 13.7% | TRIM -25.7% |
| 4 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 424,809 | $26.5M | 8.0% | NEW |
| 5 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 320,301 | $20.0M | 6.1% | DOUBLED +199.8% |
| 6 | NORGES BANK | 73,556 | $4.6M | 1.4% | NEW |
| 7 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 59,534 | $3.7M | 1.1% | DOUBLED +163.3% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMR LLC | DOUBLED | 6,808 | 876,462 | +12774.0% | $54.6M | 2025-Q4 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 73,556 | — | $4.6M | 2025-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | DOUBLED | 22,615 | 59,534 | +163.3% | $3.7M | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | EXIT | 88,771 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q4 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | DOUBLED | 121,223 | 363,456 | +199.8% | $21.2M | 2025-Q3 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | TRIM | 225,171 | 88,771 | -60.6% | $5.2M | 2025-Q3 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | DOUBLED | 84,922 | 225,171 | +165.2% | $14.4M | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 67,087 | 121,906 | +81.7% | $7.8M | 2025-Q2 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | DOUBLED | 11,676 | 105,682 | +805.1% | $5.8M | 2025-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | DOUBLED | 37,022 | 84,922 | +129.4% | $4.6M | 2025-Q1 |
| UBS Group AG | TRIM | 161,809 | 67,087 | -58.5% | $3.7M | 2025-Q1 |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 68,331 | 161,809 | +136.8% | $8.0M | 2024-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | DOUBLED | 10,000 | 37,022 | +270.2% | $1.8M | 2024-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 12,277 | 17,571 | +43.1% | $866.6K | 2024-Q4 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 72,200 | 11,676 | -83.8% | $575.9K | 2024-Q4 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 1,042,950 | 774,898 | -25.7% | $32.6M | 2024-Q3 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 455,092 | — | $19.1M | 2024-Q3 |
12 unique insiders with 6 transactions. Net insider value: -$13.2M ($0.00 bought, $13.2M sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | Pappas Christopher | President and CEO | G | 21,819 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 19, 2026 | Polychroni Christina | Chief Human Resources Officer | SELL | 4,500 | $79.21 | $356.4K |
| May 8, 2026 | LEWIS AYLWIN B | Director | A | 1,652 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 8, 2026 | Owens Lester | Director | A | 1,652 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 8, 2026 | Weinstein Wendy M. | Director | A | 1,652 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 8, 2026 | Peretz Richard N. | Director | A | 1,652 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 8, 2026 | GOLDSTONE STEVEN F | Director | A | 1,652 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 8, 2026 | Walton Debra | Director | A | 1,652 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 5, 2026 | Pappas Christopher | President and CEO | SELL | 125,000 | $78.00 | $9.8M |
| May 4, 2026 | Pappas Christopher | President and CEO | G | 79,950 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Aldous Alexandros | General Counsel | F | 1,468 | $62.52 | $91.8K |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Pappas Christopher | President and CEO | F | 4,119 | $62.52 | $257.5K |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Pappas John | Vice Chairman and COO | F | 2,742 | $62.52 | $171.4K |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Polychroni Christina | Chief Human Resources Officer | F | 999 | $62.52 | $62.5K |
| Mar 4, 2026 | McCauley Tim | Chief Accounting Officer | F | 551 | $62.52 | $34.4K |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Leddy James | Chief Financial Officer | F | 1,822 | $62.52 | $113.9K |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Pappas Christopher | President and CEO | M | 95,908 | $20.23 | $1.9M |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Pappas Christopher | President and CEO | M | 95,908 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Pappas Christopher | President and CEO | G | 60,392 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Polychroni Christina | Chief Human Resources Officer | SELL | 3,317 | $65.45 | $217.1K |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Pappas Christopher | President and CEO | F | 3,965 | $71.39 | $283.1K |
| Feb 28, 2026 | McCauley Tim | Chief Accounting Officer | F | 531 | $71.39 | $37.9K |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Pappas John | Vice Chairman and COO | F | 2,640 | $71.39 | $188.5K |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Leddy James | Chief Financial Officer | F | 1,754 | $71.39 | $125.2K |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Aldous Alexandros | General Counsel | F | 1,413 | $71.39 | $100.9K |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Polychroni Christina | Chief Human Resources Officer | F | 406 | $71.39 | $29.0K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Aldous Alexandros | General Counsel | SELL | 29,500 | $71.22 | $2.1M |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Polychroni Christina | Chief Human Resources Officer | SELL | 3,084 | $71.33 | $220.0K |
| Feb 25, 2026 | McCauley Tim | Chief Accounting Officer | F | 410 | $72.12 | $29.6K |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Pappas John | Vice Chairman and COO | F | 1,292 | $72.12 | $93.2K |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Polychroni Christina | Chief Human Resources Officer | F | 514 | $72.12 | $37.1K |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Pappas Christopher | President and CEO | F | 1,689 | $72.12 | $121.8K |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Leddy James | Chief Financial Officer | F | 876 | $72.12 | $63.2K |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Aldous Alexandros | General Counsel | F | 678 | $72.12 | $48.9K |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Pappas John | Vice Chairman and COO | A | 24,967 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | McCauley Tim | Chief Accounting Officer | A | 3,501 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | McCauley Tim | Chief Accounting Officer | F | 1,925 | $72.42 | $139.4K |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Pappas John | Vice Chairman and COO | F | 20,421 | $72.42 | $1.5M |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Polychroni Christina | Chief Human Resources Officer | A | 3,444 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Polychroni Christina | Chief Human Resources Officer | F | 1,446 | $72.42 | $104.7K |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Pappas Christopher | President and CEO | A | 45,431 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Pappas Christopher | President and CEO | F | 31,880 | $72.42 | $2.3M |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Leddy James | Chief Financial Officer | A | 7,431 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Leddy James | Chief Financial Officer | F | 4,543 | $72.42 | $329.0K |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Aldous Alexandros | General Counsel | A | 6,935 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Aldous Alexandros | General Counsel | F | 3,301 | $72.42 | $239.1K |
| Feb 18, 2026 | McCauley Tim | Chief Accounting Officer | SELL | 7,500 | $70.00 | $525.0K |
3 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 2 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 1 neutral. Avg impact: 5.7/10.
BULLISH
8-K
7/10
Chefs' Warehouse reported Q1 2026 EPS of $0.40 (60% beat vs. $0.25 consensus) and revenue of $1.06B
Apr 29, 2026
BULLISH
PRESS-RELEASE
8/10
The Chefs' Warehouse reported a massive Q1 2026 earnings beat, with GAAP EPS of $0.40 crushing the $
Apr 29, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
2/10
Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. has filed a DEFA14A proxy statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting. The filing i
Mar 25, 2026
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Strong Buy (86% buy). Based on 14 analysts: 5 strong buy, 7 buy, 2 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$86.00 mean target
+4.0% upside
Hold (3.00)
$80.00 Low
$93.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $82.69 |
| Target Low | $80.00 |
| Target Mean | $86.00 |
| Target Median | $86.00 |
| Target High | $93.00 |
| # Analysts | 8 |
| Recommendation | Hold (3.00) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$0.58 | $0.50 | $0.65 | 10.9% | +0.3% | 3↑ 3↓ | $1.1B | 7.9% | 8 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$0.53 | $0.49 | $0.57 | 5.1% | -4.0% | 1↑ 4↓ | $1.1B | 6.2% | 8 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$2.24 | $2.09 | $2.37 | 17.7% | +4.1% | 5↑ 2↓ | $4.5B | 7.6% | 8 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$2.61 | $2.42 | $2.85 | 16.9% | +5.3% | 5↑ 2↓ | $4.8B | 7.9% | 8 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.577 | |
| 7d ago | $0.579 | -0.002 |
| 30d ago | $0.575 | +0.001 |
| 60d ago | $0.575 | +0.001 |
| 90d ago | $0.574 | +0.002 |
3 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | Benchmark | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Apr 30, 2026 | BTIG | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Apr 23, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Apr 15, 2026 | BTIG | REITERATE | Buy | Buy |
| Feb 12, 2026 | BTIG | REITERATE | Buy | Buy |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Benchmark | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Jan 14, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 86% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 86% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 86% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 86% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 86% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 86% |
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Apr 29, 2026
earnings
The Chefs’ Warehouse Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
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Apr 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CHEF — 62.3% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 383,551 | Exempt: 400 | TRF Vol: 615,834 | Short Ratio: 62.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 29, 2026
earnings_calendar
CHEF Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-04-29
Mar 3, 2026
short_interest
FTD: CHEF — 8,737 shares ($0.6M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260303, Price: $65.82, FTD Value: $575,069.34, THE CHEF'S WAREHOUSE, INC COM