The financials
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. by the numbers
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) reported revenue of $1.06B in Q1 2026 (quarter ended Mar 27, 2026), up 11% from the same quarter a year earlier. That came with a gross margin of 24% and net income of $17M (1.6% of revenue). For the full year FY2025, revenue was $4.15B (+9.4% year on year) and net income $72M. Its largest product in Jun 2026 was Center Of The Plate Product at $458M, 39% of the disclosed total, well ahead of Dry Goods Product at 16%.
| Income statement | Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.06B | $951M | +11% |
| Gross profit | $257M | $226M | +14% |
| Operating income | $33M | $23M | +46% |
| Net income | $17M | $10M | +69% |
| Diluted EPS | $0.40 | $0.25 | +60% |
| Product | Revenue | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Center Of The Plate Product | $458M | 39% |
| Dry Goods Product | $186M | 16% |
| Produce | $166M | 14% |
| Pastry Product | $149M | 13% |
| Cheese And Charcuterie Product | $79M | 6.8% |
| Dairy And Eggs Product | $69M | 5.9% |
| Oils And Vinegar Product | $37M | 3.1% |
| Kitchen Supplies Product | $25M | 2.1% |
Business Segments
Revenue split by product segment, from SEC XBRL filings.
Latest period: Jun 2026Total $1.17B (+10%)
Produce grew +34% year on yearDairy And Eggs Product -12% year on year
Segment Latestquarter on quarteryear on year
- Center Of The Plate Product$457.6M$457.6MQoQ +8.7%year on year +16%+8.7%+16%
- Dry Goods Product$185.8M$185.8MQoQ +11%year on year +11%+11%+11%
- Produce$166.2M$166.2MQoQ +19%year on year +34%+19%+34%
- Pastry Product$149.4M$149.4MQoQ +2.0%year on year +7.3%+2.0%+7.3%
- Cheese And Charcuterie Product$79.4M$79.4MQoQ +15%year on year +4.5%+15%+4.5%
- Dairy And Eggs Product$68.6M$68.6MQoQ +7.3%year on year -12%+7.3%-12%
- Oils And Vinegar Product$36.8M$36.8MQoQ +16%year on year +2.9%+16%+2.9%
- Kitchen Supplies Product$24.9M$24.9MQoQ +18%year on year +25%+18%+25%