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CAKE Stock Chart & Stats
$62.68
-$0.88(-1.73%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$62.68
-$0.88(-1.73%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$43.07 - $80.93
Previous CloseN/A
Volume498.68K
Average Volume (3M)1.27M
Market Cap
$3.82B
Enterprise Value$5.66B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$235.09M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.14B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.0
Beta0.95
Next Earnings
Jul 28, 2026EPS Estimate
1.15Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.11%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.54
Shares Outstanding49,685,364
10 Day Avg. Volume1,261,582
30 Day Avg. Volume1,270,696
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-4.70
Price to Book (P/B)5.34
Price to Sales (P/S)0.62
P/FCF Ratio15.03
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.48
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.49
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.39
Enterprise Value/Ebitda18.69
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$66.85Price Target Upside6.65% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)4.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.92B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationSustained operating and free cash flow provides durable internal funding for unit growth, dividends and buybacks while enabling debt servicing. Improving cash conversion and double‑digit FCF growth trend reduce reliance on external financing and support long‑term strategic flexibility.
Multi‑brand Development PlanA clear, diversified unit growth program across Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Flower Child and FRC spreads development risk and leverages existing operating platform. Disciplined unit additions can sustainably drive revenue scale, AUV lifts and incremental operating leverage over multiple years.
Flower Child Margin OutperformanceHigh growth and near‑20% restaurant‑level margins at Flower Child demonstrate strong unit economics in a fast‑casual banner. This profitable, scalable concept can meaningfully improve consolidated margins and overall portfolio resilience if replicated across new units.
Bears Say
High LeverageElevated leverage materially reduces financial flexibility and raises vulnerability to profit volatility or rising rates. With significant debt on the capital structure, cash flow shortfalls or slower traffic would quickly constrain capital allocation, refinancing options and risk profile over the medium term.
Thin Net MarginsRelatively low net and operating margins leave limited buffer against commodity or labor inflation. Given the company’s leverage and capital spending plans, slim margins increase sensitivity to cost shocks and reduce the durability of earnings and cash flow under adverse conditions.
Brand‑level Execution GapsUnderperformance at North Italia and traffic softness at core Cheesecake Factory signal structural or execution challenges in parts of the portfolio. These issues can require reinvestment, slow unit momentum, and compress consolidated margins if not resolved across multiple quarters.
Cheesecake Factory News
CAKE FAQ
What was Cheesecake Factory’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cheesecake Factory lowest stock price was $43.07 and its highest was $80.93 in the past 12 months.
What is Cheesecake Factory’s market cap?
Cheesecake Factory’s market cap is $3.82B.
When is Cheesecake Factory’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cheesecake Factory’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 28, 2026 which is in 20 days.
How were Cheesecake Factory’s earnings last quarter?
Cheesecake Factory released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $1.05 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.014 by $0.036.
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 $0.3 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 1.15.
How many shares outstanding does Cheesecake Factory have?
Cheesecake Factory has 49,685,364 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cheesecake Factory’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cheesecake Factory reported an EPS of $1.05 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.014. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.319%.
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:
$66.85 (6.65% Upside)
$66.85 (6.65% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CAKE Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 30.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $6.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.9%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
19.37%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
38.34%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.99%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated primarily operates restaurants. The company also maintains two bakeries that produce its signature cheesecakes and other baked goods. These products are distributed to its own restaurant network, international licensees, external foodservice operators, third-party bakery customers, retailers, and distributors. The Cheesecake Factory operates 306 restaurants across the United States and Canada, featuring brands such as 208 The Cheesecake Factory locations, 29 North Italia outlets, and various Fox Restaurant Concepts. Furthermore, 29 The Cheesecake Factory restaurants are run internationally under licensing agreements. Founded in 1972, the company's headquarters are located in Calabasas, California.
CAKE Company Deck
CAKE Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a generally positive tone driven by revenue and adjusted EPS beats, strong performance and margin expansion at The Cheesecake Factory and excellent momentum at Flower Child, a successful mobile app rollout, disciplined cost control, healthy liquidity and a clear unit growth plan. Offsetting items include softness and margin pressure at North Italia, some traffic weakness at The Cheesecake Factory, modest non-recurring charges, and continued inflationary and labor pressures that management is modeling into guidance. Overall, operational execution and top-line momentum were emphasized as outweighing the principal challenges.View all CAKE earnings summariesCAKE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$66.85
▲(6.65% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
8.08% Insiders
30.21% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
33.04% Public Companies and Individual Investors