Quarterly ResultJul 29, 2026, 07:02 AM
Chefs' Warehouse Q2 Net Sales +12.9% to $1.17B; EPS $0.76
AI Summary
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. reported strong financial results for the second quarter ended June 26, 2026, with net sales increasing 12.9% to $1.17 billion and GAAP diluted EPS rising 55.1% to $0.76. Adjusted EBITDA also saw significant growth, climbing 34.7% to $88.1 million. The company attributed the growth to excellent execution, market share gains through increased product penetration, case volume, and unique customers, alongside operational efficiency improvements. Chefs' Warehouse also provided full-year 2026 guidance, projecting net sales between $4.50 billion and $4.60 billion and adjusted EBITDA between $305 million and $315 million.
Key Highlights
- Net sales increased 12.9% to $1.17 billion for Q2 2026 from $1.03 billion in Q2 2025.
- GAAP diluted EPS rose 55.1% to $0.76 in Q2 2026 from $0.49 in Q2 2025.
- Adjusted EBITDA grew 34.7% to $88.1 million for Q2 2026 compared to $65.4 million in Q2 2025.
- Gross profit increased 15.2% to $292.9 million, with margins up 49 basis points to 25.1%.
- Organic sales increased 12.2%, with specialty category case count up 6.0% and center-of-the-plate pounds up 8.8%.
- Fiscal 2026 full year net sales guidance is $4.50 billion to $4.60 billion.
- Fiscal 2026 full year adjusted EBITDA guidance is $305 million to $315 million.
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