CHEF Option Overview
The Chef's Warehouse Inc (CHEF) options traded 148 contracts on Nov 4, 2026, above the 20-day average of 109, and puts outnumber calls. 30-day implied volatility was 39.0%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $120.61, 12.7% above the $107.01 close.
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CHEF Options FAQ
How actively are CHEF options traded?
51 calls and 97 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 148 contracts in total. Open interest was 2.76K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 106 contracts per day. The CHEF option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.
Is CHEF implied volatility high right now?
Chef's Warehouse IV rank is 6, so its 30-day implied volatility of 39.0% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 29.2% on May 7, 2026 to 183.9% on Oct 16, 2026. See the CHEF implied volatility history for a longer view.
What is the CHEF put/call ratio?
The Chef's Warehouse put/call volume ratio was 1.90 on Nov 4, 2026, so puts outnumber calls. The put/call open interest ratio was 1.50. The CHEF open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.
What is CHEF max pain this week?
As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Chef's Warehouse options about one week from expiration was $120.61, 12.7% above the $107.01 close. The CHEF max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.
What is CHEF's expected move over the next week?
Based on 7-day implied volatility of 42.4%, options price a move of about ±$6.28 (±5.9%) over the next week, a range of roughly $100.73 to $113.29 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The CHEF expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.