Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. — Financial Data
Annual figures from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings (10-K)
These figures are extracted directly from XBRL-tagged financial statements that Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. filed with the SEC as part of its annual 10-K reports. XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) is a structured data format the SEC requires for machine-readable financial disclosures. Values shown are as reported — negative figures indicate a loss and are shown in red.
Revenue
Total revenue from all business activities — the top line of the income statement. Represents all money earned before any expenses are deducted.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $1.30B | Mar 9, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Dec 30, 2016 | $1.19B | Mar 9, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Dec 25, 2015 | $1.05B | Mar 9, 2018 |
| FY2014 | Dec 26, 2014 | $228.23M | Mar 11, 2015 |
| FY2014 | Sep 26, 2014 | $208.07M | Mar 11, 2015 |
| FY2014 | Jun 27, 2014 | $213.14M | Mar 11, 2015 |
| FY2014 | Mar 28, 2014 | $187.18M | Mar 11, 2015 |
| FY2014 | Dec 27, 2013 | $193.39M | Mar 11, 2015 |
| FY2014 | Sep 27, 2013 | $170.58M | Mar 11, 2015 |
| FY2014 | Jun 28, 2013 | $170.16M | Mar 11, 2015 |
Revenue
Revenue recognized from contracts with customers under ASC 606, excluding taxes collected on behalf of government authorities. This is the primary revenue concept for many companies.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $4.15B | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 27, 2024 | $3.79B | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 29, 2023 | $3.43B | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 30, 2022 | $2.61B | Feb 25, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 24, 2021 | $1.75B | Feb 27, 2024 |
| FY2020 | Dec 25, 2020 | $281.67M | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Sep 25, 2020 | $254.03M | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Jun 26, 2020 | $200.50M | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Mar 27, 2020 | $375.43M | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Dec 27, 2019 | $426.51M | Feb 23, 2021 |
Revenue (Net Sales)
Net sales revenue — gross revenue less returns, allowances, and discounts. Used by many manufacturers and retailers as the primary top-line figure.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $357.10M | Mar 9, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | $325.08M | Mar 9, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $331.66M | Mar 9, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | $287.69M | Mar 9, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Dec 30, 2016 | $342.90M | Mar 9, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Sep 23, 2016 | $297.92M | Mar 9, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Jun 24, 2016 | $291.21M | Mar 9, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Mar 25, 2016 | $260.84M | Mar 9, 2018 |
| FY2016 | Dec 25, 2015 | $293.09M | Mar 10, 2017 |
| FY2016 | Sep 25, 2015 | $276.17M | Mar 10, 2017 |
Gross Profit
Revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS). Gross profit shows how much revenue remains to cover operating expenses, R&D, and administrative costs before calculating operating income.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $1.00B | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 27, 2024 | $914.15M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 29, 2023 | $814.47M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 30, 2022 | $618.64M | Feb 25, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 24, 2021 | $390.49M | Feb 27, 2024 |
| FY2020 | Dec 25, 2020 | $58.88M | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Sep 25, 2020 | $60.36M | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Jun 26, 2020 | $43.43M | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Mar 27, 2020 | $85.49M | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Dec 27, 2019 | $102.43M | Feb 23, 2021 |
Net Income
The bottom-line profit — what remains after all operating expenses, interest, taxes, and other costs are deducted. A negative value means the company reported a net loss for the year.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $72.36M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 27, 2024 | $55.48M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 29, 2023 | $34.59M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 30, 2022 | $27.75M | Feb 25, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 24, 2021 | ($4.92M) | Feb 27, 2024 |
| FY2020 | Dec 25, 2020 | ($37.06M) | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Sep 25, 2020 | ($11.43M) | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Jun 26, 2020 | ($20.33M) | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Mar 27, 2020 | ($14.09M) | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Dec 27, 2019 | $10.89M | Feb 23, 2021 |
Operating Income
Profit from core business operations before interest expense and income taxes (also known as EBIT). Excludes non-operating items, making it a cleaner measure of operational efficiency than net income.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $145.11M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 27, 2024 | $128.21M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 29, 2023 | $100.94M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 30, 2022 | $85.74M | Feb 25, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 24, 2021 | $10.81M | Feb 27, 2024 |
| FY2020 | Dec 25, 2020 | ($48.27M) | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Sep 25, 2020 | ($11.93M) | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Jun 26, 2020 | ($25.41M) | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Mar 27, 2020 | ($17.06M) | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Dec 27, 2019 | $18.40M | Feb 23, 2021 |
SG&A Expense
Selling, general, and administrative expenses — the overhead costs of running the business, including salaries, marketing, legal fees, and corporate office costs. Excludes COGS and R&D.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $849.79M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 27, 2024 | $784.85M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 29, 2023 | $704.76M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 30, 2022 | $518.22M | Feb 25, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 24, 2021 | $379.25M | Feb 27, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 25, 2020 | $336.39M | Feb 28, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 27, 2019 | $329.54M | Feb 22, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 28, 2018 | $298.10M | Feb 23, 2021 |
Operating Cash Flow
Cash generated from core business operations — a more reliable measure of financial health than net income because it strips out non-cash items like depreciation and one-time charges.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $129.22M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 27, 2024 | $153.06M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 29, 2023 | $61.64M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 30, 2022 | $23.13M | Feb 25, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 24, 2021 | ($19.90M) | Feb 27, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 25, 2020 | $42.88M | Feb 28, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 27, 2019 | $45.01M | Feb 22, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 28, 2018 | $45.08M | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 29, 2017 | $31.50M | Feb 24, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 30, 2016 | $38.91M | Mar 1, 2019 |
Total Assets
The total value of everything the company owns or controls — cash, investments, receivables, property, equipment, and intangibles. Reported as of fiscal year end.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $2.03B | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 27, 2024 | $1.86B | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 29, 2023 | $1.71B | Feb 25, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 30, 2022 | $1.51B | Feb 27, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 24, 2021 | $1.07B | Feb 28, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 25, 2020 | $974.33M | Feb 22, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 27, 2019 | $1.01B | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 28, 2018 | $732.40M | Feb 24, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 29, 2017 | $687.75M | Mar 1, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 30, 2016 | $633.54M | Mar 9, 2018 |
Total Liabilities
All financial obligations owed to outside parties — including debt, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and deferred revenue. Subtracting liabilities from total assets gives stockholders' equity.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $1.42B | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 27, 2024 | $1.32B | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 29, 2023 | $1.25B | Feb 25, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 30, 2022 | $1.11B | Feb 27, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 24, 2021 | $723.58M | Feb 28, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 25, 2020 | $629.74M | Feb 22, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 27, 2019 | $677.75M | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 28, 2018 | $423.72M | Feb 24, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 29, 2017 | $439.15M | Mar 1, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 30, 2016 | $439.78M | Mar 9, 2018 |
Stockholders Equity
The net worth attributable to shareholders: total assets minus total liabilities. Also called book value. Can be negative if liabilities exceed assets, which is common in capital-intensive industries.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $604.31M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 27, 2024 | $537.65M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 29, 2023 | $454.67M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 30, 2022 | $401.51M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 24, 2021 | $350.21M | Feb 25, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 25, 2020 | $344.59M | Feb 27, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 27, 2019 | $335.93M | Feb 28, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 28, 2018 | $308.68M | Feb 22, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 29, 2017 | $248.60M | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 30, 2016 | $193.76M | Feb 24, 2020 |
Goodwill
An intangible asset representing the premium paid above fair value when acquiring another company. A large goodwill balance signals a history of acquisitions at premium prices.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $362.74M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 27, 2024 | $356.30M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 29, 2023 | $356.02M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 30, 2022 | $287.12M | Feb 25, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 24, 2021 | $221.78M | Feb 27, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 25, 2020 | $214.86M | Feb 28, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 27, 2019 | $197.74M | Feb 22, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 28, 2018 | $184.28M | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 29, 2017 | $173.20M | Feb 24, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 30, 2016 | $163.78M | Mar 1, 2019 |
Retained Earnings
Cumulative net income kept by the company rather than distributed as dividends. A growing retained earnings balance indicates consistent profitability; a deficit indicates cumulative losses.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $201.65M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 27, 2024 | $141.94M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 29, 2023 | $99.95M | Feb 25, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 30, 2022 | $65.36M | Feb 27, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 24, 2021 | $37.61M | Feb 28, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 25, 2020 | $42.53M | Feb 22, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 27, 2019 | $125.44M | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 28, 2018 | $103.27M | Feb 24, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 29, 2017 | $82.87M | Mar 1, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 30, 2016 | $68.50M | Mar 9, 2018 |
Cash & Equivalents
Highly liquid assets the company holds — cash on hand, bank balances, and short-term investments with maturities of three months or less. A key indicator of short-term financial health.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $120.98M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 27, 2024 | $114.66M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 29, 2023 | $49.88M | Feb 25, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 30, 2022 | $158.80M | Feb 27, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 24, 2021 | $115.16M | Feb 28, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 25, 2020 | $193.28M | Feb 22, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 27, 2019 | $140.23M | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 28, 2018 | $42.41M | Feb 24, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 29, 2017 | $41.50M | Mar 1, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Dec 30, 2016 | $32.86M | Mar 1, 2019 |
Long-Term Debt
Debt obligations due more than one year from the balance sheet date — bonds, term loans, and notes payable. High long-term debt relative to equity can signal elevated financial leverage.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $650.50M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $672.50M | Feb 25, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $713.43M | Feb 27, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $674.65M | Feb 28, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 24, 2021 | $392.68M | Feb 22, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 25, 2020 | $395.55M | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 27, 2019 | $392.13M | Feb 24, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 28, 2018 | $278.23M | Mar 1, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Dec 29, 2017 | $317.82M | Mar 1, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 30, 2016 | $332.52M | Mar 9, 2018 |
EPS (Basic)
Net income divided by the weighted average shares outstanding. Basic EPS does not account for dilutive securities like options or convertible bonds — use diluted EPS for a more conservative view.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | 1 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 27, 2024 | 1 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 29, 2023 | 0 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 30, 2022 | 0 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 24, 2021 | 0 | Feb 27, 2024 |
| FY2020 | Dec 25, 2020 | (1) | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Sep 25, 2020 | 0 | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Jun 26, 2020 | 0 | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Mar 27, 2020 | 0 | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Dec 27, 2019 | 0 | Feb 23, 2021 |
EPS (Diluted)
Net income divided by the fully diluted share count — including all potential shares from options, warrants, and convertible instruments. The more conservative and widely cited EPS figure.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | 1 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 27, 2024 | 1 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 29, 2023 | 0 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 30, 2022 | 0 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 24, 2021 | 0 | Feb 27, 2024 |
| FY2020 | Dec 25, 2020 | (1) | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Sep 25, 2020 | 0 | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Jun 26, 2020 | 0 | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Mar 27, 2020 | 0 | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Dec 27, 2019 | 0 | Feb 23, 2021 |
Shares Outstanding
Total common shares issued and held by all shareholders, excluding treasury shares. Combined with market price gives market capitalization.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | 40.68M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 27, 2024 | 40.25M | Feb 24, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 29, 2023 | 39.67M | Feb 25, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 30, 2022 | 38.60M | Feb 27, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 24, 2021 | 37.89M | Feb 28, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 25, 2020 | 37.27M | Feb 22, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 27, 2019 | 30.34M | Feb 23, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 28, 2018 | 29.97M | Feb 24, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 29, 2017 | 28.44M | Mar 1, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 30, 2016 | 26.28M | Mar 9, 2018 |
Dividends Paid
Cash dividends distributed to common shareholders during the period. Shown as a positive value despite being a cash outflow in the SEC filing.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2011 | Dec 24, 2010 | $1.60M | Mar 29, 2012 |
| FY2011 | Dec 25, 2009 | $146.0K | Mar 29, 2012 |