Chefs' Warehouse Issues Preliminary FY2026 Financial Guidance
CHEF sits 33% above its 52-week low of $45.
Summary
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. announced its preliminary financial outlook for fiscal year 2026, projecting net sales between $4.35 billion and $4.45 billion and adjusted EBITDA between $276 million and $286 million.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · CHEF
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Preliminary FY2026 Financial Guidance
The company projects net sales for fiscal year 2026 to be in the range of $4.35 billion to $4.45 billion, gross profit between $1.053 billion and $1.076 billion, and adjusted EBITDA between $276 million and $286 million.
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Diluted Share Count Forecast
The full year diluted share count is forecasted to be between 46.0 and 46.7 million shares, including approximately 6.5 million shares from senior convertible notes due in 2028.
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ICR Conference Participation
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. will participate in a fireside chat at the ICR Conference on January 13, 2026.
Analysis · CHEF · Trade & Services
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. provided its preliminary financial outlook for fiscal year 2026, offering investors a forward-looking view of the company's expected performance. This guidance, following a strong fourth quarter of 2025, helps set market expectations for key financial metrics. The inclusion of a diluted share count forecast, accounting for potential conversion of senior convertible notes, provides clarity on future share dilution.
At the time of this filing, CHEF was trading at $60.00 on NASDAQ in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.4B. The 52-week trading range was $45.00 to $68.94. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.