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CAKE Stock Chart & Stats
$84.72
$0.26(0.31%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$84.72
$0.26(0.31%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$43.07 - $118.46
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.73M
Average Volume (3M)1.41M
Market Cap
$5.29B
Enterprise Value$5.74K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$195.17M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.08B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.6
Beta1.00
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
0.84Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.11%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.83
Shares Outstanding49,760,635
10 Day Avg. Volume1,545,074
30 Day Avg. Volume1,410,122
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$90.38Price Target Upside6.69% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)4.46
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.01B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Core Brand Demand And Market PositionPositive comparable sales and traffic indicate durable guest demand and strong positioning in casual dining. Outperformance versus the industry suggests the brand, menu breadth and operating execution can support continued sales resilience.
Improving Profitability And Cash GenerationMeaningful margin expansion alongside substantial operating and free cash flow strengthens internal funding capacity. Better sales leverage, labor productivity and food efficiency could help sustain earnings improvement if demand remains stable.
Multi-Concept Expansion PlatformA diversified restaurant portfolio and planned unit growth provide a structural avenue for revenue expansion beyond same-store sales. Flower Child's strong performance and continued openings also broaden the company's growth opportunities.
Bears Say
Elevated Financial LeverageHigh leverage reduces financial flexibility and leaves less room for demand weakness, higher interest costs or execution setbacks. Even with improving cash generation, debt repayment capacity remains a material constraint over the medium term.
North Italia Performance WeaknessWeak traffic and margin contraction at North Italia could dilute growth from the broader portfolio, particularly as the company continues adding units. Management expects recovery initiatives to take time, extending the risk to medium-term returns.
Structural Cost And Margin PressureFood, labor and other cost inflation can limit the durability of recent margin gains when pricing and productivity do not fully offset increases. Lower near-term margin guidance also signals continued pressure on earnings conversion.
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 $118.46 in the past 12 months.
What is Cheesecake Factory’s market cap?
Cheesecake Factory’s market cap is $5.29B.
When is Cheesecake Factory’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cheesecake Factory’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 03, 2026 which is in 75 days.
How were Cheesecake Factory’s earnings last quarter?
Cheesecake Factory released its earnings results on Jul 28, 2026. The company reported $1.44 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.179 by $0.261.
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 1.11%. See more information on Cheesecake Factory dividends here
What is Cheesecake Factory’s EPS estimate?
Cheesecake Factory’s EPS estimate is 0.84.
How many shares outstanding does Cheesecake Factory have?
Cheesecake Factory has 49,760,635 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cheesecake Factory’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cheesecake Factory reported an EPS of $1.44 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.179. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 13.629%.
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:
$90.38 (6.69% Upside)
$90.38 (6.69% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CAKE Sentiment 79%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 30.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $22.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
31.96%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.51%
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
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly positive tone driven by record revenue (> $1.0B), strong EPS growth (+24% adjusted), record net income (+25%) and EBITDA (+18%), robust restaurant-level margins (20% at The Cheesecake Factory), and healthy performances from core and growth concepts (notably Flower Child). These positives were tempered by isolated challenges at North Italia (comps down 3% and margin contraction), modest commodity cost pressure, higher G&A and expected lower near-term margins (Q3 midpoint ~4.3%). Overall, the favorable operating momentum, rewards/app traction, and balance-sheet flexibility substantially outweigh the discrete headwinds.View all CAKE earnings summariesCAKE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$90.38
▲(6.69% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
7.84% Insiders
30.17% Mutual Funds
17.86% Other Institutional Investors
14.05% Public Companies and
Individual Investors