Chefs’ Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) General Counsel Alexandros Aldous Sells 35,000 Shares

The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF) General Counsel Alexandros Aldous sold 35,000 shares of Chefs’ Warehouse stock in a transaction on Friday, August 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $110.97, for a total transaction of $3,883,950.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the general counsel directly owned 34,442 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,822,028.74. This represents a 50.40% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

Chefs’ Warehouse Stock Down 2.1%

CHEF stock opened at $108.30 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $4.42 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 51.57 and a beta of 1.38. The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. has a 1-year low of $53.20 and a 1-year high of $117.33. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $99.70 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $79.59. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.07, a current ratio of 2.15 and a quick ratio of 1.31.

Chefs’ Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $0.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.59 by $0.19. Chefs’ Warehouse had a net margin of 2.09% and a return on equity of 16.95%. The company had revenue of $1.17 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.12 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.52 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.9% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts predict that The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. will post 2.54 EPS for the current year.

Chefs’ Warehouse News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Chefs’ Warehouse this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts maintain a generally favorable view, with a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy.” Benchmark, UBS, and TD Cowen raised their price targets to $125, while the broader analyst consensus includes one Strong Buy, five Buys, and two Holds. The Chefs’ Warehouse Receives Consensus Rating of Moderate Buy
• Positive Sentiment: CHEF has continued to attract growth-oriented attention after reporting quarterly EPS of $0.78, well above the $0.59 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 12.9% year over year to $1.17 billion. Zacks has highlighted the stock as a top-ranked growth company. Chefs’ Warehouse Is a Top-Ranked Growth Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional ownership remains high at approximately 91.6%, although the newly reported purchases were relatively small. The stock has also rallied substantially above its 200-day moving average, indicating strong momentum but potentially limited near-term upside.
• Negative Sentiment: Several insiders sold shares on August 14. CEO Christopher Pappas sold 100,000 shares worth approximately $11.0 million, reducing his stake by 4.53%; General Counsel Alexandros Aldous sold 35,000 shares, cutting his position by 50.4%; and Christina Polychroni sold 2,752 shares, reducing her holdings by 11.1%. The cluster of insider selling is likely the main near-term concern for investors. Insider Selling at Chefs’ Warehouse
• Negative Sentiment: At roughly $108 per share, CHEF trades at a demanding P/E of about 51.6, while the consensus price target of $107.43 is slightly below the current level. That valuation leaves the stock vulnerable to profit-taking following its strong 2026 performance.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

CHEF has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Morgan Stanley raised their target price on shares of Chefs’ Warehouse from $97.00 to $104.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Weiss Ratings raised Chefs’ Warehouse from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. BTIG Research increased their price target on Chefs’ Warehouse from $100.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Zacks Research raised Chefs’ Warehouse from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, Benchmark boosted their price objective on Chefs’ Warehouse from $106.00 to $125.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have given a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $107.43.

Institutional Trading of Chefs’ Warehouse

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquired a new position in Chefs’ Warehouse during the 2nd quarter valued at about $34,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. increased its stake in shares of Chefs’ Warehouse by 229.5% in the fourth quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 458 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 319 shares during the period. Global Retirement Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Chefs’ Warehouse in the second quarter valued at approximately $48,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its holdings in shares of Chefs’ Warehouse by 515.3% during the third quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 523 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 438 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Osaic Holdings Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Chefs’ Warehouse by 30.7% during the second quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 800 shares of the company’s stock valued at $51,000 after buying an additional 188 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.55% of the company’s stock.

Chefs’ Warehouse Company Profile

Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc is a specialty food distributor that supplies a broad range of high‐end ingredients and culinary products to professional chefs, restaurants, hotels, and other foodservice operators. Headquartered in Maspeth, New York, the company sources its portfolio from local artisans, boutique producers and leading global suppliers. Its core offerings include fresh and frozen proteins, specialty cuts of meat and seafood, handcrafted cheeses and charcuterie, seasonal produce, value‐added preparations, pantry staples and premium desserts and beverages.

The company operates a network of distribution centers strategically located in major metropolitan markets across North America.