Consumer Defensive
Live Price
Offline$95.40
+3.28% today
1Y Change
+49.53%
Window
Jun 25, 2025 โ Jun 18, 2026
Coverage: 247 bars ยท Jun 25, 2025 โ Jun 18, 2026
Research Briefing
A compact read on the setup, peer context, quarterly changes, and recent earnings reaction.
Research Snapshot
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) is a Consumer Defensive stock with a market cap of $3.22B and listed on NASDAQ. The stock last traded around $95.40 and up 49.5% across the available one-year price window (Jun 25, 2025 โ Jun 18, 2026). Baseline metrics include revenue growth of +9.4%, EPS growth of +28.1%, a dividend yield of 0.0%. What stands out right now is revenue +9.4%, EPS +28.1%, free cash flow -15.2% with operating margin 3.8% and ROIC 7.1%. Valuation already assumes a fairly strong business story at P/E 38.6 and price/sales 0.8. Stock Foundry combines CHEF price history, valuation, growth, dividend context, earnings, analyst forecasts, news, related Consumer Defensive peers on this page.
Sector Context
How this name stacks up against nearby peers on first-pass metrics.
Revenue Growth
Above sector median
+9.4% vs +1.7% peer median
Operating Margin
Below sector median
+3.8% vs +6.6% peer median
P/E
Above sector median
38.6 vs 14.0 peer median
What Changed This Quarter
Latest report context and the signals most likely to have changed the story.
Latest report is on the board
2026 was reported on Apr 29, 2026, but the surprise data is still limited.
The operating story is still moving forward
Revenue is running at +9.4% and EPS at +28.1%, with operating margin around 3.8%.
Earnings Reaction Memory
How the stock has tended to move after recent reports.
Across the last 3 reported quarters, the stock averaged +5.4% over the next 5 trading days and finished higher after 3 of those reports.
| Quarter | EPS ฮ | 1D | 5D | 20D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 Apr 29, 2026 | โ | +2.5% | +5.9% | +2.9% |
2026 Feb 11, 2026 | +9.7% | +5.7% | +8.3% | -0.3% |
2025 Oct 29, 2025 | +16.3% | -3.8% | +1.9% | -0.6% |
Benchmark Edge
Normalized return, excess return, max drawdown, and calendar-year wins against the benchmarks investors actually use.
CHEF
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Normalized return
SPY
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S&P 500
Excess Return
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Relative to SPY
CHEF Max Drawdown
-20.49%
Trailing 1Y
SPY Max Drawdown
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Trailing 1Y
Uses the longest available daily history for CHEF and SPY.
Company Overview
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
NASDAQ
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. is a leading distributor of specialty food and culinary products. It primarily serves the foodservice industry, focusing on high-quality and unique ingredients that cater to chefs across a variety of dining establishments, ranging from fine-dining restaurants to upscale hotels and resorts. The company's product offerings include a broad range of specialty cheeses, artisan charcuterie, regional olive oils, and an array of authentic seasonings and condiments. Notable for its extensive catalog, The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between specialty food producers and culinary professionals. It impacts sectors such as food distribution and hospitality by ensuring that chefs have access to premium ingredients necessary for creating distinguished dining experiences. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Ridgefield, Connecticut, The Chefs' Warehouse has established a significant presence across North America, leveraging strategic acquisitions and expanding its market reach. Its importance in the financial market lies in its unique niche operations that cater to the growing demand for gourmet food supplies and support the evolving needs of a dynamic foodservice landscape.
Valuation, growth, profitability, and balance sheet signals.
Company announcements and filings-style updates.
Next Step
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