The Chefs Warehouse Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns The Chefs Warehouse Inc (CHEF)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 90.6% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 101.5%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 14.19 | 5,787,969 | +6.1 | 03/31/2026 |
| Wellington Management Company LLP | 5.86 | 2,390,951 | -29.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | 4.62 | 1,883,080 | +12.3 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 3.97 | 1,617,892 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 3.46 | 1,410,903 | +1.9 | 03/31/2026 |
| Victory Capital Management Inc. | 3.32 | 1,354,101 | -20.9 | 06/30/2026 |
| Delaware Management Holdings Inc | 3.16 | 1,288,165 | +1.5 | 03/31/2026 |
| AllianceBernstein L.P. | 3.02 | 1,231,558 | -3.4 | 03/31/2026 |
| Massachusetts Financial Services Company | 2.88 | 1,176,702 | +6.5 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 5.42 | 2,212,242 | +0.0 | 08/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pappas Christopher | President and CEO | 2,105,480 | 233,497,732 $ | Aug 14, 2026 | direct |
| Aldous Alexandros | General Counsel | 34,442 | 3,819,618 $ | Aug 14, 2026 | direct |
| Polychroni Christina | Chief Human Resources Officer | 22,014 | 2,441,353 $ | Aug 14, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Aldous Alexandros | General Counsel | Sell | 300 | 106.93 | 32,079 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Aldous Alexandros | General Counsel | Sell | 3,057 | 107.65 | 329,087 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Aldous Alexandros | General Counsel | Sell | 4,213 | 108.78 | 458,275 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Aldous Alexandros | General Counsel | Sell | 3,380 | 110.16 | 372,334 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Aldous Alexandros | General Counsel | Sell | 9,514 | 110.93 | 1,055,404 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Aldous Alexandros | General Counsel | Sell | 8,364 | 112.16 | 938,101 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Aldous Alexandros | General Counsel | Sell | 6,172 | 113.19 | 698,609 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Polychroni Christina | Chief Human Resources Officer | Sell | 2,752 | 112.00 | 308,224 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Pappas Christopher | President and CEO | Sell | 50,000 | 109.75 | 5,487,635 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 18, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.