The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. distributes specialty food products in the United States, the Middle East and Canada, serving chefs and foodservice customers such as independent restaurants, fine dining establishments, country clubs, hotels, caterers, culinary schools, bakeries, cruise lines, casinos and specialty food stores.
Recurring company news covers quarterly results, sales volume, gross margin, adjusted EBITDA, organic growth, acquisitions, fiscal guidance and management presentations at consumer, retail and food-industry investor conferences. Updates also discuss the company’s specialty and center-of-the-plate categories, including imported and local products such as cheese, oils, chocolates, baking products, meats and other food items.
The Chefs’ Warehouse (CHEF) reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of $1.14 billion, up 11.2% from the prior-year quarter. For the quarter ended September 25, GAAP net income rose to $29.6 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, from $19.1 million, or $0.44. Organic sales grew 10.3%, while acquisitions contributed 0.9% to sales growth. Gross profit increased 15.0% to $284.3 million, and gross margin expanded approximately 84 basis points to 25.0%.
Selling, general and administrative expenses rose approximately 12.1% to $233.4 million. Adjusted EBITDA, a supplemental non-GAAP earnings measure, increased to $82.2 million from $65.1 million. The company raised its full-year outlook to sales of $4.56 billion–$4.61 billion, gross profit of $1.130 billion–$1.140 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $317 million–$321 million. Operating cash flow for the first 39 weeks increased to $141.138 million from $55.352 million.
The Chefs’ Warehouse (CHEF) plans to release its third-quarter 2026 financial results before the stock market opens on October 28, 2026.
The quarter ended September 25, 2026. A conference call to review the results is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET on October 28. The call will be webcast live on the company’s investor relations website, with an online archive available for 30 days.
Chefs’ Warehouse (NASDAQ: CHEF) has called for redemption of all $287.5 million of its 2.375% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028, setting October 15, 2026 as the redemption date at 100% of principal plus accrued interest (about $1,007.92 per $1,000).
Holders may convert Notes until 5:00 p.m. New York time on October 14, 2026, with a make‑whole increased conversion rate of 22.9527 shares per $1,000 during the specified period. The company has elected to settle conversions with up to $1,522 in cash per $1,000 principal, with any excess in common stock. Separately, Chefs’ Warehouse is marketing an upsized proposed $675 million term loan facility, expected to refinance its existing term loan, fund redemption of the Notes, and support capital expenditures and general corporate purposes, although completion of this financing is not assured.
Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ: CHEF) has begun a refinancing process by marketing a proposed $625 million term loan facility, subject to market and other conditions. If completed, the company plans to use the proceeds to repay certain existing indebtedness, including its current term loan facility and outstanding convertible notes, as well as to pay related fees, costs and expenses and for general corporate purposes. Chefs' Warehouse cautioned that there is no assurance the refinancing will be completed as currently described or at all.
The Chefs’ Warehouse (NASDAQ: CHEF) reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $1.17 billion, up 12.9% from $1.03 billion in 2025, with organic sales up 12.2%. GAAP net income rose to $33.8 million ($0.76 diluted EPS) from $21.2 million ($0.49). Adjusted net income per share was $0.78 versus $0.52, and adjusted EBITDA increased to $88.1 million from $65.4 million.
Gross profit grew 15.2% to $292.9 million, with margin expanding about 49 bps to 25.1%. SG&A rose 9.6% to $234.2 million but fell to 20.0% of sales. Operating income increased to $58.6 million (5.1% margin). Net cash from operating activities for the first 26 weeks was $96.7 million.
According to the company, fiscal 2026 guidance includes net sales of $4.50–$4.60 billion, gross profit of $1.102–$1.125 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $305–$315 million. At June 26, 2026, cash was $135.5 million, long‑term debt (excluding current portion) was $693.7 million and stockholders’ equity was $648.2 million.
The Chefs’ Warehouse (NASDAQ: CHEF) will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 26, 2026, before the stock market opens on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET, with a live webcast and a 30-day online archive available via its investor relations website.
The Chefs’ Warehouse (NASDAQ: CHEF) will participate in a fireside chat at the BMO Global Farm to Market Conference in New York on May 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET. A live webcast will be available on the company investor relations website for investors and interested parties.
The Chefs’ Warehouse (NASDAQ: CHEF) reported Q1 2026 results: net sales $1.06B (up 11.4% YoY), GAAP net income $17.4M ($0.40 diluted) and adjusted EBITDA $60.1M. Gross profit rose 13.9% to $257.4M with margin up ~53 bps to 24.3%. Fiscal 2026 guidance: net sales $4.35B–$4.45B, gross profit $1.053B–$1.076B, adjusted EBITDA $276M–$286M.
The company cited organic growth, acquisitions, higher volumes and price inflation driving results, with weather and Middle East conflict noted as headwinds.
The Chefs’ Warehouse (NASDAQ: CHEF) will release first-quarter 2026 results before market open on April 29, 2026 and host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET the same day.
The call will be webcast live from the company's investor relations website and the archive will be available for 30 days.
The Chefs’ Warehouse (NASDAQ: CHEF) will participate in a fireside chat at the UBS Global Consumer & Retail Conference in New York on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET. Investors may listen via a live webcast on the company’s investor relations website.