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Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)
NASDAQ:CAKE
CAKE Stock Chart & Stats
$57.15
-$0.88(-1.73%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$57.15
-$0.88(-1.73%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$42.69 - $69.70
Previous CloseN/A
Volume498.68K
Average Volume (3M)1.48M
Market Cap
$2.85B
Enterprise Value$6.10B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$215.73M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.46B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.7
Beta0.94
Next Earnings
May 13, 2026EPS Estimate
1.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.11%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.00
Shares Outstanding49,859,093
10 Day Avg. Volume1,420,016
30 Day Avg. Volume1,483,007
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-4.68
Price to Book (P/B)5.34
Price to Sales (P/S)0.62
P/FCF Ratio15.03
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.14
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.62
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.07
Enterprise Value/Ebitda21.95
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$62.64Price Target Upside9.61% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)4.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.91B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Customer Engagement And Menu InitiativesMenu updates and a new rewards app are boosting customer engagement and repeat visits, which can lift sales and improve ongoing loyalty.
EarningsAdjusted earnings per share surpassed analyst expectations, indicating stronger-than-expected profitability that could support the stock.
Unit-level MarginsStronger unit-level margins helped offset softer top-line performance, showing the company can protect profitability through improved cost controls and favorable mix at restaurants.
Bears Say
Comparable Sales And TrafficComparable sales and customer traffic declined sharply at core locations, reflecting weaker consumer demand that could pressure revenue growth.
Operating ExpensesRising general and administrative expenses have offset commodity tailwinds, pressuring overall earnings and margin expansion.
Restaurant Openings And ClosuresUneven timing of new restaurant openings combined with recent closures could create a near-term sales headwind and disrupt growth momentum.
Cheesecake Factory News
CAKE FAQ
What was Cheesecake Factory’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cheesecake Factory lowest stock price was $42.69 and its highest was $69.70 in the past 12 months.
What is Cheesecake Factory’s market cap?
Cheesecake Factory’s market cap is $2.85B.
When is Cheesecake Factory’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cheesecake Factory’s upcoming earnings report date is May 13, 2026 which is in 52 days.
How were Cheesecake Factory’s earnings last quarter?
Cheesecake Factory released its earnings results on Feb 18, 2026. The company reported $1 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.986 by $0.014.
Is Cheesecake Factory overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cheesecake Factory’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Cheesecake Factory pay dividends?
Cheesecake Factory pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.27 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.11%. See more information on Cheesecake Factory dividends here
What is Cheesecake Factory’s EPS estimate?
Cheesecake Factory’s EPS estimate is 1.01.
How many shares outstanding does Cheesecake Factory have?
Cheesecake Factory has 49,859,093 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cheesecake Factory’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cheesecake Factory reported an EPS of $1 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.986. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.575%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cheesecake Factory?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CAKE
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Cheesecake Factory Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$62.64 (9.61% Upside)
$62.64 (9.61% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CAKE Sentiment 66%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 646.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
20.12%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
37.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.80%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates restaurants. It operates two bakeries that produces cheesecakes and other baked products for its restaurants, international licensees, third-party bakery customers, external foodservice operators, retailers, and distributors. The company owns and operates 306 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands, including 208 The Cheesecake Factory and 29 North Italia; and a collection of Fox Restaurant Concepts, as well as 29 The Cheesecake Factory restaurants under licensing agreements internationally. The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Calabasas, California.
CAKE Company Deck
CAKE Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a generally positive picture: record annual results (revenues, adjusted EBITDA, EPS) alongside strong concept-level performance (notably Flower Child and FRC), continued unit growth, healthy liquidity and expanded shareholder returns. Offsetting risks included comparable sales declines at the core Cheesecake Factory and North Italia, mix headwinds from new lower-price menu items, one-time impairment and gift card-related charges, weather disruptions and a near-term debt maturity. Management provided constructive 2026 development and financial assumptions and indicated confidence in operational execution and digital investments.View all CAKE earnings summariesCAKE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$62.64
▲(9.61% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
8.06% Insiders
36.41% Mutual Funds
25.25% Other Institutional Investors
2.50% Public Companies and
Individual Investors