Every 8-K that The Chef's Warehouse Inc (CHEF) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. reported higher results for the second quarter of 2026, for the thirteen weeks ended June 26, 2026. Net sales rose 12.9% to $1.17 billion from $1.03 billion, driven mainly by 12.2% organic growth and additional sales from acquisitions.
Gross profit increased 15.2% to $292.9 million, lifting gross margin to 25.1%. Selling, general and administrative expenses grew 9.6% to $234.2 million but declined to 20.0% of net sales. Operating income was $58.6 million compared with $40.2 million. GAAP net income reached $33.8 million, or $0.76 per diluted share.
Adjusted EBITDA was $88.1 million versus $65.4 million, and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.78 versus $0.52. For fiscal 2026, the company guides to net sales of $4.50–$4.60 billion, gross profit of $1.102–$1.125 billion, and adjusted EBITDA of $305–$315 million.
The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. held its 2026 annual stockholder meeting on May 8, 2026, with 38,249,121 shares represented, or 93.79% of the 40,777,629 shares outstanding and entitled to vote. Stockholders elected eight directors, each to serve until the 2027 annual meeting and until a successor is elected and qualified.
Stockholders also ratified the selection of BDO USA, P.C. as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 25, 2026. In addition, they approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers as described in the March 25, 2026 proxy statement.
The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. reported strong first-quarter 2026 results with net sales rising 11.4% to $1.06 billion, up from $950.7 million a year earlier. Growth was driven by higher organic volume, increased product penetration and contributions from acquisitions.
GAAP net income climbed to $17.4 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, compared with $10.3 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, in first quarter 2025. Gross profit expanded to $257.4 million with margin improving to 24.3% as operating income margin increased to 3.1%.
Adjusted EBITDA rose to $60.1 million from $47.5 million. For full-year 2026, the company guides net sales to $4.35–$4.45 billion, gross profit of $1.053–$1.076 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $276–$286 million, indicating expectations of continued growth.
The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. reported that director Ivy Brown resigned from its Board of Directors effective April 20, 2026, citing personal reasons. The company states her resignation did not involve any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices. She will not stand for reelection at the May 8, 2026 annual meeting, and her Board seat will remain vacant until the Board appoints a new director or reduces its size.
The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. reported strong growth for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 while absorbing a non-core impairment charge. Fourth-quarter net sales rose 10.5% to $1.14 billion, driven mainly by organic growth of 9.7% and modest contribution from acquisitions.
Gross profit increased to $276.6 million, though operating income slipped to $43.2 million from higher other operating expenses, including an $8.0 million impairment of a non-core customer relationship intangible asset. Net income for the quarter was $21.7 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, while Adjusted EBITDA improved to $80.3 million.
For fiscal 2025, net sales grew to $4.15 billion and net income reached $72.4 million, or $1.68 per diluted share, with Adjusted EBITDA of $258.3 million. For 2026, the company guides net income to $88–$92 million and Adjusted EBITDA to $276–$286 million, signaling expectations for continued earnings growth.
The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. filed a current report to share that it has issued a press release with its preliminary financial outlook for fiscal year 2026. The company states that, based on current business trends, it is providing financial guidance for that year, with the detailed figures contained in the accompanying press release referenced as Exhibit 99.1. The disclosure is made under Regulation FD, meaning it is intended to make this information available to all investors at the same time. The company also emphasizes that the outlook and other non-historical statements are forward-looking, subject to numerous business, economic, supply chain, regulatory, and financing risks that could cause actual results to differ materially. It points readers to its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent SEC reports for a fuller discussion of these risk factors.
The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. furnished an 8-K announcing financial results for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended September 26, 2025, as detailed in a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
The company stated the Item 2.02 information, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished, not filed and is not subject to Section 18 liabilities, nor incorporated by reference except as expressly set forth.