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Chefs' Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ:CHEF) Reports Mixed Q2 2025 Results with EPS Beat and Revenue Slight Miss

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Last update: Jul 30, 2025

The Chefs’ Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ:CHEF) reported its second-quarter 2025 financial results, delivering a mixed performance relative to analyst expectations. The company, a distributor of specialty food products, posted revenue of $1.03 billion, slightly below the consensus estimate of $1.04 billion. However, earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.52, surpassing the forecasted $0.47.

Key Financial Highlights vs. Estimates

  • Revenue: Reported $1.03B vs. estimated $1.04B (a marginal miss of ~0.17%).
  • EPS: Reported $0.52 vs. estimated $0.47 (a positive surprise of ~10.4%).

The slight revenue shortfall suggests softer-than-expected sales, possibly due to macroeconomic pressures or shifts in foodservice demand. However, stronger profitability, as reflected in the EPS beat, indicates effective cost management or improved margins.

Market Reaction

Following the earnings release, CHEF’s pre-market trading showed a notable gain of +8.84%, signaling investor optimism, likely driven by the earnings beat. This contrasts with the stock’s recent performance, which saw a -3.9% decline over the past week and a -3.5% drop over the past month, suggesting that the market had been cautious ahead of the report.

Analyst Expectations for Future Quarters

Looking ahead, analysts project:

  • Q3 2025 Revenue: $1.01B
  • Q3 2025 EPS: $0.41
  • Full-Year 2025 Revenue: $4.12B
  • Full-Year 2025 EPS: $1.75

The absence of an explicit outlook in the press release means investors will rely on these estimates to gauge future performance. The strong pre-market reaction suggests confidence in CHEF’s ability to maintain profitability despite revenue challenges.

Press Release Summary

The earnings announcement highlighted:

  • Continued growth in specialty food distribution across the U.S., Canada, and the Middle East.
  • No specific forward guidance, leaving analysts’ estimates as the primary benchmark.
  • Emphasis on operational efficiency, which may explain the EPS outperformance.

For a deeper dive into CHEF’s earnings history and future estimates, visit the earnings page.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

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