The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated

NasdaqGS:CAKE Stock Report

Market Cap: US$2.5b

Cheesecake Factory Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 4/6

Cheesecake Factory has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 41%, while the Hospitality industry saw earnings growing at 32.5% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 11.1% per year. Cheesecake Factory's return on equity is 32.4%, and it has net margins of 3.6%.

Key information

41.0%

Earnings growth rate

40.4%

EPS growth rate

Hospitality Industry Growth19.5%
Revenue growth rate11.1%
Return on equity32.4%
Net Margin3.6%
Last Earnings Update01 Oct 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE)?

Dec 12
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE)?

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) Shares Could Be 29% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Nov 24
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) Shares Could Be 29% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.27

Nov 02
Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.27

Slowing Rates Of Return At Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Oct 31
Slowing Rates Of Return At Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Leave Little Room For Excitement

The Cheesecake Factory: Producing Strong Returns

Oct 30

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Passed With Ease

Oct 15
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Passed With Ease

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's (NASDAQ:CAKE) Subdued P/E Might Signal An Opportunity

Oct 01
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's (NASDAQ:CAKE) Subdued P/E Might Signal An Opportunity

The Cheesecake Factory: The Different Ways To Create Value

Sep 28

These 4 Measures Indicate That Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Sep 03
These 4 Measures Indicate That Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE)?

Aug 21
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE)?

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Aug 03
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Are The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?

Jul 17
Are The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?

The Cheesecake Factory: A Mixed Q2 Industry Outlook

Jul 17

The Cheesecake Factory: Strategy Won't Be A Piece Of Cake, Outlook Not So Sweet

Jul 03

Investors Interested In The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's (NASDAQ:CAKE) Earnings

Jun 26
Investors Interested In The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's (NASDAQ:CAKE) Earnings

Does Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Jun 11
Does Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Is It Time To Consider Buying The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE)?

May 11
Is It Time To Consider Buying The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE)?

The Returns On Capital At Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Don't Inspire Confidence

Apr 24
The Returns On Capital At Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Don't Inspire Confidence

The Cheesecake Factory Has Potential As A Value Play Based On Fundamentals

Apr 23

Why Cheesecake Factory's Growth Hasn't Translated Into Stock Appreciation

Apr 04

Calculating The Fair Value Of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE)

Mar 23
Calculating The Fair Value Of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE)

Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.27

Feb 29
Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.27

Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Feb 28
Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Getting In Cheap On The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) Might Be Difficult

Feb 01
Getting In Cheap On The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) Might Be Difficult

The Cheesecake Factory: A Bullish Case Of Restaurant Growth And 3% Dividend Yield

Jan 23

Why The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) Could Be Worth Watching

Jan 08
Why The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) Could Be Worth Watching

Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

Dec 20
Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

Is Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Using Too Much Debt?

Sep 29
Is Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Using Too Much Debt?

Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

Sep 06
Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

Cheesecake Factory's (NASDAQ:CAKE) Dividend Will Be $0.27

Aug 06
Cheesecake Factory's (NASDAQ:CAKE) Dividend Will Be $0.27

Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.27

May 14
Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.27

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE)?

May 03
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE)?

These 4 Measures Indicate That Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Is Using Debt Extensively

Apr 17
These 4 Measures Indicate That Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Is Using Debt Extensively

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE)

Mar 15
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE)

There Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About Cheesecake Factory's (NASDAQ:CAKE) Returns On Capital

Jan 24
There Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About Cheesecake Factory's (NASDAQ:CAKE) Returns On Capital

These 4 Measures Indicate That Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Is Using Debt Extensively

Jan 10
These 4 Measures Indicate That Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Is Using Debt Extensively

What Does The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's (NASDAQ:CAKE) Share Price Indicate?

Dec 27
What Does The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's (NASDAQ:CAKE) Share Price Indicate?

Estimating The Fair Value Of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE)

Dec 12
Estimating The Fair Value Of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE)

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Cheesecake Factory makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:CAKE Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
01 Oct 243,5381284980
02 Jul 243,5021164920
02 Apr 243,4651064880
02 Jan 243,4401014760
03 Oct 233,455854750
04 Jul 233,409654660
04 Apr 233,376484560
03 Jan 233,303434450
27 Sep 223,187504260
28 Jun 223,158854180
29 Mar 223,094734120
28 Dec 212,928494060
28 Sep 212,70593930
29 Jun 212,469-573790
30 Mar 211,996-1423580
29 Dec 201,983-2773570
29 Sep 202,123-1913710
30 Jun 202,192-1423660
31 Mar 202,498-363650
31 Dec 192,4831273530
01 Oct 192,374953150
02 Jul 192,3621073010
02 Apr 192,3471002880
01 Jan 192,332992700
02 Oct 182,3191413850
03 Jul 182,2991393570
03 Apr 182,2821483250
02 Jan 182,2611572580
03 Oct 172,2921322980
04 Jul 172,2961402970
04 Apr 172,2851412980
03 Jan 172,2761392990
27 Sep 162,1991342880
28 Jun 162,1661262870
29 Mar 162,1361222880
29 Dec 152,1011172850
29 Sep 152,0731142690
30 Jun 152,0461122650
31 Mar 152,0131072580
30 Dec 141,9771012560
30 Sep 141,9521101330
01 Jul 141,9231131330
01 Apr 141,8961121310
31 Dec 131,8781142480

Quality Earnings: CAKE has a large one-off loss of $37.3M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 1st October, 2024.

Growing Profit Margin: CAKE's current net profit margins (3.6%) are higher than last year (2.5%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: CAKE's earnings have grown significantly by 41% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: CAKE's earnings growth over the past year (51.1%) exceeds its 5-year average (41% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: CAKE earnings growth over the past year (51.1%) exceeded the Hospitality industry 14%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: Whilst CAKE's Return on Equity (32.37%) is high, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/24 06:11
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/24 00:00
Earnings2024/10/01
Annual Earnings2024/01/02

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is covered by 51 analysts. 18 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
John StaszakArgus Research Company
David TarantinoBaird
Jeffrey BernsteinBarclays