Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) Stock Overview
Operates and licenses restaurants in the United States and Canada. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Risk Analysis
CAKE Community Fair Values
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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$56.99 |
| 52 Week High | US$69.70 |
| 52 Week Low | US$42.69 |
| Beta | 0.95 |
| 1 Month Change | -10.31% |
| 3 Month Change | 10.34% |
| 1 Year Change | 12.19% |
| 3 Year Change | 64.90% |
| 5 Year Change | -4.43% |
| Change since IPO | 1,488.14% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Cheesecake Factory Q4 Earnings Preview: Fighting The Wrong Enemy
Feb 16Results: The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Oct 30
Weekly Picks: ⛏️ The Gold Play With Permits, A Plan And Real Momentum And 2 More Picks
Sep 24
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE)?
Sep 09Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.27
Aug 04
Cheesecake Factory offers an enticing opportunity for long-term growth by leveraging new concepts
The Cheesecake Factory is a stock that I believe most people do not understand it's actual potential; or really what makes this stock so attractive for long term growth. Here is a brief description of the company according to Benzinga: "Cheesecake Factory Inc owns and operates restaurants in the United States and Canada under brands that include The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, and a collection within the Fox Restaurants Concepts subsidiary.The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Just Recorded A 8.4% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
Aug 01Cheesecake Factory's (NASDAQ:CAKE) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
Jul 02Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's (NASDAQ:CAKE) P/E Ratio
Jun 18Is Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) A Risky Investment?
May 25Cheesecake Factory's (NASDAQ:CAKE) Earnings May Just Be The Starting Point
May 12Should You Investigate The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) At US$46.99?
Apr 15The Cheesecake Factory: Downgrade To Sell As The Macro Environment Is Too Challenging
Mar 28Estimating The Fair Value Of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE)
Mar 21Market Participants Recognise The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's (NASDAQ:CAKE) Earnings
Mar 09Cheesecake Factory's (NASDAQ:CAKE) Dividend Will Be $0.27
Feb 25The Cheesecake Factory: A Winning Restaurant Stock
Feb 20Returns At Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Appear To Be Weighed Down
Feb 10The Cheesecake Factory: Maintaining My Buy Rating
Feb 03We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Passed With Ease
Jan 29Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Jan 17The Cheesecake Factory: Earnings Growth Is Underappreciated
Jan 15The Cheesecake Factory: A Recipe For Growth, But Too High A Price
Jan 07Is Now The Time To Look At Buying The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE)?
Dec 12The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) Shares Could Be 29% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Nov 24Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.27
Nov 02Slowing Rates Of Return At Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Leave Little Room For Excitement
Oct 31The Cheesecake Factory: Producing Strong Returns
Oct 30Shareholder Returns
| CAKE | US Hospitality | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -1.9% | -0.3% | -1.7% |
| 1Y | 12.2% | -4.7% | 13.8% |
Return vs Industry: CAKE exceeded the US Hospitality industry which returned -4.7% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CAKE underperformed the US Market which returned 13.8% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CAKE volatility | |
|---|---|
| CAKE Average Weekly Movement | 5.6% |
| Hospitality Industry Average Movement | 7.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.9% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: CAKE has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: CAKE's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 48,400 | David Overton | www.thecheesecakefactory.com |
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates and licenses restaurants in the United States and Canada. It operates bakeries that produce cheesecakes and other baked products for its restaurants, international licensees, third-party bakery customers, external foodservice operators, retailers, and distributors. The company operates restaurants under the brands comprising The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Flower Child, and Fox Restaurant Concepts.
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Fundamentals Summary
| CAKE fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$2.82b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$148.43m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$3.75b |
Is CAKE overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CAKE income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$3.75b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$2.24b |
| Gross Profit | US$1.52b |
| Other Expenses | US$1.37b |
| Earnings | US$148.43m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 30, 2025
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 2.98 |
| Gross Margin | 40.39% |
| Net Profit Margin | 3.96% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 144.4% |
How did CAKE perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/03/24 21:47 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/03/24 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is covered by 41 analysts. 19 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| John Staszak | Argus Research Company |
| David Tarantino | Baird |
| Jeffrey Bernstein | Barclays |