Chefs’ warehouse director Joseph Cugine sells $1.24m in stock

Published 05/03/2025, 00:46
Chefs’ warehouse director Joseph Cugine sells $1.24m in stock

Joseph M. Cugine, a director at Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF), recently sold a significant portion of the company’s stock. According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Cugine sold a total of 20,000 shares on February 28, 2025. The sale comes as the company’s stock has shown remarkable strength, with a 61% return over the past year and an impressive 47% gain in the last six months, according to InvestingPro data. The transactions were executed at prices ranging from $61.79 to $62.39 per share, amounting to a total sale value of approximately $1.24 million.

Following these transactions, Cugine’s direct ownership in the company decreased to 27,727 shares. The sales were part of routine stock management activities and were executed under the company’s Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, as noted in the filing.

In other recent news, The Chefs Warehouse Inc. reported a robust fourth quarter for 2024, surpassing both earnings and revenue expectations. The company achieved earnings per share of $0.55, exceeding the anticipated $0.50, and recorded revenues of $1.03 billion, beating the forecasted $1 billion. This strong performance reflects the company’s effective cost management and strategic innovations amidst macroeconomic challenges. Analysts noted the company’s positive outlook for 2025, with plans to continue its growth trajectory through strategic initiatives and product innovations.

In related developments, Cheflo, a Nordic meal kit company, also reported a strong fourth quarter, with net sales growth of 9.7%. Adjusted for currency, the growth was 11.1%, highlighting the company’s resilience in a volatile exchange rate environment. Cheflo’s board proposed a dividend of SEK 3.32 per share, reflecting its improved financial performance. The company aims to exceed a contribution margin of 31% in 2025, supported by higher volumes and operational efficiencies. Both companies’ recent results and strategic plans have garnered attention from investors and analysts, indicating a positive sentiment towards their future performance.

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