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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 - $86.66
Previous CloseN/A
Volume498.68K
Average Volume (3M)1.37M
Market Cap
$4.14B
Enterprise Value$4.56K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$235.09M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.14B
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.2
Beta0.97
Next Earnings
Jul 28, 2026EPS Estimate
1.16Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.11%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.54
Shares Outstanding49,685,364
10 Day Avg. Volume1,244,676
30 Day Avg. Volume1,367,736
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
$68.69Price Target Upside9.59% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)4.06
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.92B
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.
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 $86.66 in the past 12 months.
What is Cheesecake Factory’s market cap?
Cheesecake Factory’s market cap is $4.14B.
When is Cheesecake Factory’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cheesecake Factory’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 28, 2026 which is in 9 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 1.16.
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:
$68.69 (9.59% Upside)
$68.69 (9.59% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CAKE Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
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 Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.2%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
41.30%
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$68.69
▲(9.59% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
8.08% Insiders
30.21% Mutual Funds
0.02% Other Institutional Investors
32.88% Public Companies and Individual Investors