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 - $69.70
Previous CloseN/A
Volume498.68K
Average Volume (3M)1.21M
Market Cap
$3.20B
Enterprise Value$5.19B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$235.09M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.14B
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.2
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. Volume943,875
30 Day Avg. Volume1,210,164
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 Cap1.62
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.36
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.19
Enterprise Value/Ebitda17.15
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$65.77Price Target Upside4.93% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)4.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.92B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Multi-brand Unit Growth PlanA clear, diversified development plan across Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Flower Child and FRC scales revenue without relying on a single concept. New unit openings expand the revenue base, improve geographic reach and capture share in faster-growing formats, supporting medium-term top-line durability.
Improving Cash Generation And FCFConsistent, improving operating cash flow and meaningful free cash flow provide the company with the capacity to fund growth, return capital, and service debt. Durable cash generation reduces refinancing and liquidity risk and underpins capital allocation flexibility over the next several quarters.
Digital Loyalty And App-driven Customer TractionHigh initial adoption of the rewards app strengthens direct customer relationships and repeat business, boosts digital ordering mix and lowers reliance on third-party platforms. Sustained loyalty engagement can improve check frequency, margins and customer lifetime value over months to years.
Bears Say
High Financial LeverageVery high leverage amplifies earnings volatility and reduces financial flexibility. It raises refinancing, interest and covenant risk, limits ability to absorb traffic or margin shocks, and constrains discretionary actions (M&A, buybacks) if operating cash flow weakens over the next several quarters.
Thin Net Margins And Limited CushionModest margins leave a small buffer against commodity and labor inflation. With net margin near 4%, modest cost inflation, traffic declines, or mix shifts can materially compress profits and cash flow, increasing sensitivity to industry cost cycles and complicating deleveraging efforts.
Brand-level Softness (North Italia) And Traffic PressureUnderperformance at North Italia and soft traffic at the core Cheesecake Factory reduce portfolio-level revenue and depress unit economics. Persistent brand-specific or traffic weakness can force increased marketing, remodels or pricing actions, eroding margins and slowing system-level growth.
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 $69.70 in the past 12 months.
What is Cheesecake Factory’s market cap?
Cheesecake Factory’s market cap is $3.20B.
When is Cheesecake Factory’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cheesecake Factory’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 63 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 $0.27 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 1.15.
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:
$65.77 (4.93% Upside)
$65.77 (4.93% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CAKE Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 30.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $6.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.1%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
17.60%
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 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
Q1 2026
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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
$65.77
▲(4.93% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
8.09% Insiders
35.64% Mutual Funds
22.45% Other Institutional Investors
5.70% Public Companies and
Individual Investors