Chefs' Warehouse reports 8.4% increase in Q2 net sales

By Bobby Samwell • Wednesday, July 30 10:40 • Permanent Link

The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHEF) has reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, highlighting a significant increase in net sales. The company's net sales for the second quarter of 2025 rose by 8.4% to $1,034.9 million from $954.7 million in the second quarter of 2024.

The GAAP net income for the second quarter of 2025 was reported at $21.2 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, compared to $15.5 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2024. Adjusted net income per share also saw an increase, reaching $0.52 for the second quarter of 2025 compared to $0.40 for the same period in 2024.

The company's adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2025 was $65.4 million, marking an increase from $56.2 million in the second quarter of 2024. Additionally, the gross profit for the second quarter of 2025 increased by 11.1% to $254.3 million from $229.0 million for the same period in 2024.

Operating income for the second quarter of 2025 also saw a significant uptick, reaching $40.2 million compared to $33.9 million for the second quarter of 2024. The company's effective tax rate decreased to 28.0% in the second quarter of 2025 from 30.0% in the second quarter of 2024.

Looking ahead, The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. provided fiscal 2025 full-year financial guidance, expecting net sales in the range of $4.0 billion to $4.06 billion, gross profit between $964 million and $979 million, and adjusted EBITDA to be within the range of $240 million and $250 million.

The company will be hosting a conference call to discuss the second quarter 2025 financial results, with the webcast available on the company’s investor relations website.

It is important to note that all financial measures mentioned in the press release are non-GAAP measures and provide additional metrics to evaluate the company's operations and forecasted results. Following these announcements, the company's shares moved -1.79%, and are now trading at a price of $61.56. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.

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