Chefs' Warehouse Q1 net sales rise 11.4% to $1.06 billion; diluted EPS $0.40
The Chefs' Warehouse reported first quarter 2026 results for the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2026. Net sales rose 11.4% to $1.06 billion, GAAP net income rose to $17.4 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, from $10.3 million, or $0.25, a year earlier, and adjusted EBITDA rose to $60.1 million from $47.5 million. The company also provided fiscal 2026 guidance for net sales of $4.35 billion to $4.45 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $276 million to $286 million.
Key points
- Net sales increased 11.4% to $1.06 billion from $950.7 million; organic sales rose 10.4%.
- GAAP net income was $17.4 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, versus $10.3 million, or $0.25, in Q1 2025.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $60.1 million versus $47.5 million in Q1 2025.
- Fiscal 2026 guidance: net sales of $4.35 billion to $4.45 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $276 million to $286 million.
The filing
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