The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. Q1 Profit Increases, Beats Estimates

The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. (CHEF) reported earnings for its first quarter that increased from last year and beat the Street estimates.

The company's bottom line totaled $10.28 million, or $0.25 per share. This compares with $1.93 million, or $0.05 per share, last year.

Excluding items, The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $10.17 million or $0.25 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.19 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the period rose 8.7% to $950.74 million from $874.48 million last year.

The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $10.28 Mln. vs. $1.93 Mln. last year.
-EPS: $0.25 vs. $0.05 last year.
-Revenue: $950.74 Mln vs. $874.48 Mln last year.

-Guidance:
Full year revenue guidance: $3.96 - $4.04 Bln

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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