The Chef's Warehouse Inc (CHEF) Financials
Key financial figures for The Chef's Warehouse Inc (Q3 2026).
Chefs' Warehouse Q3 2026 net sales rose 11.2% to $1.14 billion, diluted EPS was $0.67 versus $0.44, and full-year guidance was raised. Net sales were $1,135.4 million, up 11.2% from $1,021.3 million; organic sales rose $105.4 million, or 10.3%, and acquisitions added $8.7 million, or 0.9%. Specialty organic case count rose approximately 6.1% and center-of-the-plate organic pounds rose approximately 6.6%. Gross profit rose 15.0% to $284.3 million and gross margin widened about 84 basis points to 25.0% (specialty up 63 basis points, center-of-the-plate up 137 basis points), on higher volumes, price inflation and acquisitions. On the outlook: Raised fiscal 2026 full-year guidance: net sales of $4.56 billion to $4.61 billion (prior range in the July 29 release: $4.50 billion to $4.60 billion), gross profit of $1.130 billion to $1.140 billion (prior $1.102 billion to $1.125 billion), and Adjusted EBITDA of $317 million to $321 million (prior $305 million to $315 million). Figures are for Q3 2026, as The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. reported them.
- Revenue
- $1.1B
- Net Income
- $30M
- EPS
- $0.76
- Total Assets
- $2.1B
- Operating Cash Flow
- $44M
Recent quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY2026 | $1.1B | $30M | $0.67 | 4.53% | $36M |
| Q2 FY2026 | $1.2B | $34M | $0.76 | 5.02% | $49M |
| Q1 FY2026 | $1.1B | $17M | $0.40 | 3.13% | $31M |
| Q4 FY2025 | $1.1B | $22M | $0.50 | 4.48% | $66M |
| Q3 FY2025 | $1.0B | $19M | $0.44 | 3.81% | -$20M |
Recent fiscal years
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $4.1B | $72M | $1.68 | 3.69% | $88M |
| FY2024 | $3.8B | $55M | $1.32 | 3.38% | $104M |
| FY2023 | $3.4B | $35M | $0.88 | 2.94% | $4M |
Frequently asked questions
What was The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.'s revenue last quarter?
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. reported revenue of $1.14 billion for Q3 FY2026, up 11.2% from the same period a year earlier.
Is The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. profitable?
Yes. The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. reported net income of $29.6 million for Q3 FY2026, a net margin of 2.61% on revenue.
How has The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.'s margin trended?
Operating margin was 4.53% in Q3 FY2026, compared with 3.81% in the same period a year earlier. The quarter by quarter series is on the SentiSense financials page.
How much free cash flow did The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. generate?
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. generated free cash flow of $36.0 million in Q3 FY2026, after capital expenditure.
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