CHEF Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.

company

SEC Filings & Insider Trading Activity 2026

Business Overview

• • Core business: premier distributor of specialty and center-of-the-plate food products serving chefs in the U.S., Middle East, and Canada
• • Expanded market footprint into Middle East (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Oman) beginning 2022, with 44 distribution centers globally
• • Strategic emphasis on digital transformation: integration of AI, robotics, and advanced analytics to enhance e-commerce, supply chain, and sales efficiency
• • Employee count at 5,156 with approximately 1,100 sales professionals; net revenues surged from $1.7B in 2021 to $4.1B in 2025
• • Ongoing implementation of wearable inventory scanning technology replacing voice picking to increase order fulfillment speed and accuracy

Risk Factors

• • Geopolitical risk: Fuel price and supply volatility due to Ukraine war and Middle East hostilities impacting delivery and product costs
• • Operational risk: Dependency on non-long-term contracts with suppliers causing supply interruptions, price increases, and inability to fulfill orders
• • Competitive risk: Group purchasing organizations may force price reductions, eroding margins and risking customer loss
• • Financial risk: Credit profile changes could prompt suppliers to shorten payment terms, materially straining liquidity
• • Macroeconomic risk: Reduced consumer discretionary spending, especially in expensive restaurants, could lower customer sales and profitability

Management Discussion & Analysis

• • Revenue $4.15B, up 9.4% YoY (+$355.3M), driven 9.1% organic growth and 0.3% acquisitions
• • Gross profit $1.00B, up 9.8% YoY (+$89.9M), gross margin 24.2% vs 24.1%, specialty margin +43 bps, center-of-the-plate margin -31 bps
• • Specialty segment strong with $90.4M sales increase and margin +43 bps; center-of-the-plate segment sales down $32.5M with margin -31 bps
• • Operating income $145.1M vs $128.2M prior year; SG&A $849.8M up 8.3% but ratio improved to 20.5% from 20.7%
• • Operating cash flow $129.2M vs $153.1M prior year; Capex $41.4M (2025), expected $45-55M (2026); $32.4M stock buybacks completed in 2025, no dividends disclosed
• • Management sees sufficient liquidity from $121M cash, $159.5M untapped ABL capacity; risks include customer intangible impairment ($8M) and inventory timing impacting cash flow

What are the latest CHEF SEC filings in 2026?

Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) has filed a 10-K annual report on February 24, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on April 29, 2026, an 8-K current report on July 29, 2026 with the SEC. SignalX tracks every new SEC EDGAR filing daily, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Form 4 insider transactions, with AI-powered summaries of key sections.

When did CHEF file its most recent 10-K annual report?

Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) filed its most recent 10-K annual report on February 24, 2026. The 10-K includes audited financial statements, business overview, risk factors, and management discussion, all available on SignalX with AI-generated summaries and XBRL financial data.

How do I view CHEF 10-Q quarterly reports?

Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF)'s most recent 10-Q quarterly report was filed on April 29, 2026. SignalX displays every CHEF 10-Q with AI-generated summaries of the MD&A (Management Discussion & Analysis) and Risk Factors sections, plus links to the original SEC EDGAR document.

What 8-K current reports has CHEF filed recently?

Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF)'s most recent 8-K was filed on July 29, 2026. 8-K filings disclose material corporate events such as earnings releases, executive changes, mergers, and other significant developments. SignalX surfaces each 8-K with item-level summaries so you can quickly see what happened.

Where can I find CHEF insider trading activity (Form 4)?

SignalX aggregates every CHEF Form 4 insider transaction from SEC EDGAR. Form 4 reports show when officers, directors, and 10% shareholders buy or sell company stock, with transaction code, share count, and price per share.

How often does CHEF file with the SEC?

Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) files a 10-K annual report once per year (typically within 60 days of fiscal year-end) and 10-Q quarterly reports three times per year. 8-K current reports are filed as needed when material events occur, and Form 4 insider transaction reports are due within two business days of a trade. SignalX monitors SEC EDGAR daily to surface every new CHEF filing with AI-powered analysis.

What is the difference between 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K SEC filings?

A 10-K is a comprehensive annual report with audited financials, business overview, and risk factors. A 10-Q is a shorter quarterly report with unaudited financials and management discussion. An 8-K is a current report filed when a material event occurs, such as earnings releases, executive changes, acquisitions, or other significant developments. SignalX provides AI-generated summaries for all three filing types for Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF).

What is CHEF's SEC CIK number?

Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF)'s SEC CIK (Central Index Key) number is 1517175. The CIK is a unique identifier assigned by the SEC to every filing entity. You can use CIK 1517175 to look up all CHEF filings on SEC EDGAR, or browse them here on SignalX with AI-powered analysis.

Where can I find CHEF return on equity (ROE) and financial data?

SignalX extracts XBRL financial data from Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) 10-K annual filings, including revenue, net income, gross profit, operating income, EPS, total assets, stockholders' equity, and operating cash flow. Return on equity (ROE) can be derived from net income divided by stockholders' equity. Multi-year financial trends are displayed in the Financial Summary table above.