CHEF Dividend History & Analysis | N/A Yield

CHEF has a dividend yield of N/A and paid N/A per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

As of February 2026, The Chefs Warehouse (CHEF) does not pay a dividend.

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CHEF Dividend History: as of February 2026

No dividends paid yet.

CHEF Dividend FAQ

The Chefs Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHEF) distributes specialty food and center-of-the-plate products across the United States, Canada, and the Middle East, serving independent restaurants, fine-dining venues, hotels, culinary schools, and specialty retailers. Its catalog includes artisan charcuterie, specialty cheeses, truffles, caviar, premium oils, custom-cut beef, hormone-free poultry, and a broadline line of staples such as butter, eggs, and flour.

What is the Dividend Yield of CHEF?

As of February 2026, CHEF`s dividend yield is %. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - by the current share price of 66.67.

Does CHEF pay a dividend?

As of February 2026 CHEF does not pay a dividend.

How often does CHEF pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months, CHEF has issued dividend payments.

CHEF dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CHEF for the next 4 payments are between 0 (+0.0%) and 0 (+0.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will CHEF pay dividends in 2026?

The next Ex-Dividend date for The Chefs Warehouse (CHEF) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CHEF?

The next Ex-Dividend date for The Chefs Warehouse (CHEF) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CHEF?

CHEF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of CHEF?

CHEF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is -%. If you bought CHEF's shares at 30.97 five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CHEF?

CHEF Payout Consistency is 0.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.

Does CHEF have a good Dividend Yield?

CHEF`s % Dividend Yield is considered as unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CHEF?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CHEF is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of CHEF?

CHEF`s Overall Dividend Rating is (unknown). Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CHEF Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CHEF's Outstanding Shares?

The Chefs Warehouse's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.02% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has CHEF ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2010 16,000,000
2011 20,896,100 +30.6%
2012 20,971,500 +0.36%
2013 24,822,500 +18.36%
2014 24,842,600 +0.08%
2015 27,169,300 +9.37%
2016 27,249,700 +0.3%
2017 27,805,800 +2.04%
2018 29,828,300 +7.27%
2019 31,134,800 +4.38%
2020 36,281,700 +16.53%
2021 41,795,200 +15.2%
2022 37,922,400 -9.27%
2023 45,813,800 +20.81%
2024 45,983,100 +0.37%
2025 45,799,900 -0.4%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:22