Cheesecake Factory Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 4/6
Cheesecake Factory is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.71% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
1.7%
Dividend yield
3.4%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 5.1% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 1.9% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.0% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 32% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
The Cheesecake Factory: Ahead Of Q4, Long-Term Trends Are What Matter
Jan 09Results: The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Oct 30
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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 30We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Passed With Ease
Oct 15The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's (NASDAQ:CAKE) Subdued P/E Might Signal An Opportunity
Oct 01The Cheesecake Factory: The Different Ways To Create Value
Sep 28
Calculated Expansions And Innovative Loyalty Programs Propel The Company To New Heights
Expansion and new openings of diverse brands are set to bolster revenue growth through enhanced market penetration and customer base expansion.These 4 Measures Indicate That Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Sep 03Is It Too Late To Consider Buying The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE)?
Aug 21The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Aug 03Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: CAKE's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: CAKE's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Cheesecake Factory Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|
| Company (CAKE) | 1.7% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.3% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.1% |
| Industry Average (Hospitality) | 1.8% |
| Analyst forecast (CAKE) (up to 3 years) | 1.9% |
Notable Dividend: CAKE's dividend (1.71%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.34%).
High Dividend: CAKE's dividend (1.71%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.14%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (31.6%), CAKE's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (34%), CAKE's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/02/09 04:44 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/02/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
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 43 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 |