Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)
NASDAQ:CAKE
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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 - $76.52
Previous CloseN/A
Volume498.68K
Average Volume (3M)1.18M
Market Cap
$3.74B
Enterprise Value$5.19B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$235.09M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.14B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.2
Beta0.99
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
1.15Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.11%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.54
Shares Outstanding49,685,364
10 Day Avg. Volume1,354,225
30 Day Avg. Volume1,180,740
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 Cap1.39
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.36
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.19
Enterprise Value/Ebitda17.13
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$66.50Price Target Upside6.09% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)4.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.92B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationImproving operating cash flow (~$318M TTM) and free cash flow (~$171M TTM) provide durable internal funding for unit growth, maintenance capex and shareholder returns. Reliable cash conversion strengthens operational resilience and supports execution of the multi-year development plan despite leverage.
Multi-brand Growth PlatformA diversified, multi-brand model (Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Flower Child, FRC) with an explicit pipeline (up to 26 openings) and strong Flower Child unit economics creates scalable growth optionality. This spreads concept risk and supports long-term revenue diversification and unit-level margin expansion.
Successful Digital Loyalty RolloutThe high-performing rewards app establishes a lasting digital channel for guest acquisition, repeat visits and higher-margin off-premises sales. Improved customer data, targeted promotions and digital ordering durability can increase frequency and lifetime value, supporting sustained revenue and margin gains.
Bears Say
High Financial LeverageMaterial leverage (>$2.1B debt vs ~$459M equity) reduces financial flexibility and raises covenant and refinancing risk. High debt amplifies earnings volatility: modest margin or traffic setbacks could meaningfully impair cash flow available for investment, dividends or buybacks.
Thin Margins Vs Cost PressuresOperating and net margins remain modest (~5% and ~4.3% TTM), leaving a small buffer against commodity and labor inflation. Persistent cost inflation or deterioration in traffic could quickly erode profitability and stress cash flow, especially given the company's levered capital structure.
Brand-level Traffic And Concept WeaknessUnderperformance at North Italia and modest traffic declines at core Cheesecake Factory point to structural brand and traffic risks. Sustained weakness may require incremental marketing, menu or operational fixes and could slow expected unit returns and dilute system-wide margin improvement.
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 $76.52 in the past 12 months.
What is Cheesecake Factory’s market cap?
Cheesecake Factory’s market cap is $3.74B.
When is Cheesecake Factory’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cheesecake Factory’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 50 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?
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Cheesecake Factory Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$66.50 (6.09% Upside)
$66.50 (6.09% 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 ▲ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
30.60%
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
$66.50
▲(6.09% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
8.08% Insiders
35.64% Mutual Funds
22.45% Other Institutional Investors
5.75% Public Companies and Individual Investors