The Chefs’ Warehouse Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Key Highlights
- ➤Q3 net sales rose 11.2% to $1.14 billion
- ➤Q3 adjusted EPS increased to $0.66 from $0.50
- ➤Q3 adjusted EBITDA climbed to $82.2 million from $65.1 million
- ➤Fiscal 2026 guidance raised to $4.56-$4.61 billion net sales
- ➤Fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to $317-$321 million
Expert Statements
Christopher Pappas, Chairman and Chief Executive of The Chefs’ Warehouse
“Revenue trends displayed typical seasonal cadence through the third quarter of 2026, building from the summer months into September with strong year-over-year growth. Our regional Chefs’ Warehouse teams delivered excellent execution across markets and product categories – driving strong growth in revenue and gross profit dollars; as well as continued progress increasing relevance with our customer base with solid year-over-year growth in unique item placements and unique customers. Our Middle East operations continue to operate effectively in a challenging environment. Revenue trends in recent weeks have been approximately 100% of prior-year, as food-away-from-home activity is supported by local residents and ex-patriots returning from the summer off-season”
RIDGEFIELD, Conn., Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHEF) (the “Company” or “Chefs’”), a premier distributor of specialty food products in the United States, the Middle East, and Canada, today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 25, 2026.
Financial highlights for the third quarter of 2026: * Net sales increased 11.2% to $1.14 billion for the third quarter of 2026 from $1.02 billion for the third quarter of 2025. * GAAP net income was $29.6 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2026 compared to $19.1 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2025. * Adjusted net income per share(1) was $0.66 for the third quarter of 2026 compared to $0.50 for the third quarter of 2025. * Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $82.2 million for the third quarter of 2026 compared to $65.1 million for the third quarter of 2025. “Revenue trends displayed typical seasonal cadence through the third quarter of 2026, building from the summer months into September with strong year-over-year growth. Our regional Chefs’ Warehouse teams delivered excellent execution across markets and product categories – driving strong growth in revenue and gross profit dollars; as well as continued progress increasing relevance with our customer base with solid year-over-year growth in unique item placements and unique customers. Our Middle East operations continue to operate effectively in a challenging environment. Revenue trends in recent weeks have been approximately 100% of prior-year, as food-away-from-home activity is supported by local residents and ex-patriots returning from the summer off-season”, said Christopher Pappas, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Company. “Momentum continued into October, and as we head into the busy holiday season, I would like to thank all our Chefs’ Warehouse teams, from sales, procurement and operations to all the supporting functions, for their dedication and commitment to delivering our diverse, high-quality product, and service, in partnership with our suppliers and customers and the communities we serve.”
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