Shares of Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) are soaring 5.26% in pre-market trading on Wednesday following the company's impressive first-quarter 2025 financial results and raised full-year guidance. The premier distributor of specialty food products reported earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, demonstrating robust growth and operational efficiency.

For the first quarter ended March 28, 2025, Chefs' Warehouse reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.25, significantly beating the IBES estimate of $0.19. The company's net sales reached $950.7 million, up 8.7% from $874.5 million in the same quarter last year and surpassing the analyst consensus of $926.6 million. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter stood at $47.5 million, outperforming the IBES estimate of $45.3 million.

Adding to the positive sentiment, Chefs' Warehouse updated its fiscal 2025 guidance. The company now expects net sales in the range of $3.96 billion to $4.04 billion, with adjusted EBITDA projected between $234 million and $246 million. This outlook reflects management's confidence in the company's growth trajectory and ability to navigate the current market conditions. Christopher Pappas, Chairman and CEO, attributed the strong performance to increased unique item placements and solid operating leverage across both international and domestic business units.