CF2 Stock Chart & Stats
€50.40
-€0.80(-1.63%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€50.40
-€0.80(-1.63%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€36.93 - €75.08
Previous CloseN/A
Volume20.00
Average Volume (3M)2.00
Market Cap
€3.70B
Enterprise Value€4.56K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€235.09M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€2.14B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.9
Beta0.58
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
0.59Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.54
Shares Outstanding49,685,364
10 Day Avg. Volume6
30 Day Avg. Volume2
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 CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€63.77Price Target Upside26.54% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)3.58
Revenue Forecast (FY)€3.44B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Cash GenerationTTM operating cash flow and free cash flow have meaningfully improved, providing durable internal funding for unit growth, dividends and buybacks. Strong FCF reduces immediate reliance on external financing and supports execution of the multi-year development plan while absorbing cyclical swings.
Multi-brand Development PipelineA clear, diversified unit growth plan across Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Flower Child and FRC scales the platform and leverages corporate infrastructure. Predictable capex guidance (~$210M) and phased openings support steady revenue expansion and long-term margin improvement as new units mature.
Higher-margin Brand OutperformanceFlower Child’s strong comps, rising AUVs and near-20% restaurant-level margins show the company can grow higher-margin concepts within its portfolio. This diversification into faster-growing, more profitable concepts improves overall margin resilience and provides a structural avenue for earnings improvement.
Bears Say
High LeverageExtremely elevated leverage materially reduces financial flexibility and increases sensitivity to traffic or margin setbacks. High debt loads constrain the company's ability to absorb shocks, pursue opportunistic investments, or rapidly de-risk the balance sheet without diverting cash from operations or growth.
Brand/traffic PressureTraffic weakness at core Cheesecake Factory and declining North Italia performance signal structural demand risks in parts of the portfolio. Persistent traffic erosion forces reliance on pricing/mix, limits sustainable AUV gains and makes revenue growth more sensitive to competitive and macro pressures.
Thin Margins; Inflation ExposureNet and operating margins remain thin, leaving limited cushion against commodity and labor inflation. With low absolute margins and sizable fixed costs, sustained cost inflation or traffic declines can quickly erode profitability and free cash flow, impairing debt servicing and growth funding over time.
CF2 FAQ
What was Cheesecake Factory’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cheesecake Factory lowest stock price was €36.93 and its highest was €75.08 in the past 12 months.
What is Cheesecake Factory’s market cap?
Cheesecake Factory’s market cap is €3.70B.
When is Cheesecake Factory’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cheesecake Factory’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 03, 2026 which is in 97 days.
How were Cheesecake Factory’s earnings last quarter?
Cheesecake Factory released its earnings results on Jul 28, 2026. The company reported €1.266 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €1.037 by €0.229.
Is Cheesecake Factory overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cheesecake Factory’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Cheesecake Factory pay dividends?
Cheesecake Factory does not currently pay dividends.
What is Cheesecake Factory’s EPS estimate?
Cheesecake Factory’s EPS estimate is 0.59.
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 €1.266 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €1.037. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.042%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cheesecake Factory?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:CF2
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:
€63.77 (26.54% Upside)
€63.77 (26.54% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:CF2 Sentiment 88%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €5.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
31.96%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.41%
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.
CF2 Company Deck
CF2 Earnings Call
Q2 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 DE:CF2 earnings summariesCF2 Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
€63.77
▲(26.54% Upside)
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