Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.CHEFEarnings & Financial Report
Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. is a leading North American specialty food distributor that primarily serves independent restaurants, fine dining venues, hotels, catering firms, and other foodservice operators. It offers a curated portfolio of over 150,000 products including artisanal ingredients, specialty meats, seafood, dairy, pastries, and imported gourmet goods tailored for professional chefs.
CHEF Q1 FY2026 Key Financial Metrics
Revenue
$1.1B
Gross Profit
$257.4M
Operating Profit
$33.1M
Net Profit
$17.4M
Gross Margin
24.3%
Operating Margin
3.1%
Net Margin
1.6%
YoY Growth
11.4%
EPS
$0.40
Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. Q1 FY2026 Financial Summary
Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. reported revenue of $1.1B (up 11.4% YoY) for Q1 FY2026, with a net profit of $17.4M (up 68.8% YoY) (1.6% margin). Cost of goods sold was $801.6M, operating expenses totaled $224.2M.
Key Financial Metrics
| Total Revenue | $1.1B |
|---|---|
| Net Profit | $17.4M |
| Gross Margin | 24.3% |
| Operating Margin | 3.1% |
| Report Period | Q1 FY2026 |
Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. Annual Revenue by Year
Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. annual revenue history includes year-by-year totals (for example, 2025 revenue was $4.1B).
Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. Quarterly Revenue & Net Profit History
Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. results over the last 8 reported quarters, including revenue, net profit and year-over-year growth.
| Quarter | Revenue | Revenue YoY | Net Profit | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2026 | $1.1B | +11.4% | $17.4M | 1.6% |
| Q4 FY2025 | $1.1B | +10.5% | $21.7M | 1.9% |
| Q3 FY2025 | $1.0B | +9.6% | $19.1M | 1.9% |
| Q2 FY2025 | $1.0B | +8.4% | $21.2M | 2.1% |
| Q1 FY2025 | $950.7M | +8.7% | $10.3M | 1.1% |
| Q4 FY2024 | $1.0B | +8.7% | $23.9M | 2.3% |
| Q3 FY2024 | $931.5M | +5.6% | $14.1M | 1.5% |
| Q2 FY2024 | $954.7M | +8.3% | $15.5M | 1.6% |
Income Statement
| Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $954.7M | $931.5M | $1.03B | $950.7M | $1.03B | $1.02B | $1.14B | $1.06B |
| YoY Growth | 8.3% | 5.6% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
Balance Sheet
| Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | $1.72B | $1.77B | $1.86B | $1.84B | $1.91B | $1.92B | $2.03B | $1.99B |
| Liabilities | $1.25B | $1.29B | $1.32B | $1.30B | $1.35B | $1.34B | $1.42B | $1.38B |
| Equity | $461.9M | $480.3M | $537.6M | $541.6M | $557.7M | $576.6M | $604.3M | $608.6M |
Cash Flow
| Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating CF | $29.3M | $19.8M | $73.0M | $49.6M | $14.5M | $-8.7M | $73.9M | $38.3M |