The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE)

NASDAQ: CAKE · Real-Time Price · USD
101.31
+0.17 (0.17%)
At close: Jul 30, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
101.26
-0.05 (-0.05%)
After-hours: Jul 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Market Cap5.03B +54.2%
Revenue (ttm)3.88B +5.7%
Net Income178.62M +12.4%
EPS3.69 +13.9%
Shares Out 49.69M
PE Ratio27.46
Forward PE22.13
Dividend$1.20 (1.18%)
Ex-Dividend DateAug 11, 2026
Volume2,367,073
Open101.50
Previous Close101.14
Day's Range98.34 - 102.64
52-Week Range43.07 - 102.64
Beta1.01
AnalystsHold
Price Target90.80 (-10.37%)
Earnings DateJul 28, 2026

About CAKE

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates and licenses restaurants in the United States and Canada. It operates bakeries that produce cheesecakes and other baked products for its restaurants, international licensees, third-party bakery customers, external foodservice operators, retailers, and distributors. The company operates restaurants under the brands comprising The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Flower Child, and Fox Restaurant Concepts. The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Calabasas, Califo... [Read more]

Industry Restaurants
IPO Date Sep 17, 1992
Employees 48,000
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol CAKE
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, The Cheesecake Factory's revenue was $3.75 billion, an increase of 4.75% compared to the previous year's $3.58 billion. Earnings were $148.43 million, a decrease of -5.33%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 19 analysts, the average rating for CAKE stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $90.8, which is a decrease of -10.37% from the latest price.

Price Target
$90.8
(-10.37% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

The Cheesecake Factory Opens at The Collection at Forsyth

WINTER PARK, Fla., July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CTO Realty Growth, Inc. (NYSE: CTO) (the “Company” or “CTO”) is pleased to announce the opening of The Cheesecake Factory® at The Collection at For...

6 hours ago - GlobeNewsWire

Cheesecake Factory price target raised to $110 from $72 at Argus

Argus analyst Christine Dooley raised the firm’s price target on Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to $110 from $72 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The Cheesecake Factory reported an…

13 hours ago - TheFly

Cheesecake Factory's Record Stock Run Builds Founder's $300 Million Fortune

Nearly 91%. That's how much Cheesecake Factory's stock has grown this year, almost doubling in value after opening the year at just over $52.

1 day ago - Forbes

Cheesecake Factory price target raised to $98 from $86 at BofA

BofA analyst Sara Senatore raised the firm’s price target on Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to $98 from $86 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The flagship Cheesecake brand’s Q2…

1 day ago - TheFly

Cheesecake Factory price target raised to $93 from $85 at Mizuho

Mizuho raised the firm’s price target on Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to $93 from $85 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.

1 day ago - TheFly

Cheesecake Factory price target raised to $101 from $91 at Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer raised the firm’s price target on Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to $101 from $91 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Consistent with the firm’s preview, Cheesecake Factory delivered…

1 day ago - TheFly

Cheesecake Factory price target raised to $90 from $65 at Baird

Baird raised the firm’s price target on Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to $90 from $65 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following Q2 results…

1 day ago - TheFly

Cheesecake Factory price target raised to $104 from $90 at Citi

Citi raised the firm’s price target on Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to $104 from $90 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.

1 day ago - TheFly

Cheesecake Factory price target raised to $93 from $80 at Stephens

Stephens analyst Jim Salera raised the firm’s price target on Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to $93 from $80 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares following what the firm…

1 day ago - TheFly

Cheesecake Factory downgraded to Hold from Buy at Jefferies

Jefferies downgraded Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to Hold from Buy with a price target of $88, up from $75. The firm views the company’s Q2 report as strong and likes Cheesecake’s…

1 day ago - TheFly

Cheesecake Factory upgraded to Equal Weight from Underweight at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Harbour upgraded Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to Equal Weight from Underweight with a price target of $80, up from $50. The company’s strong fundamentals are extending into…

1 day ago - TheFly

The Cheesecake Factory Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026

Record Q2 results with revenue over $1 billion, 24% EPS growth, and strong margins driven by menu innovation, digital engagement, and operational excellence. Expansion continues with 26 new restaurants planned for 2026 and robust liquidity supports growth and shareholder returns.

2 days ago - Transcripts

The Cheesecake Factory Earnings release: Q2 2026

The Cheesecake Factory released its Q2 2026 earnings on July 28, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

2 days ago - Filings

The Cheesecake Factory Slides: Q2 2026

The Cheesecake Factory has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on July 28, 2026.

2 days ago - Filings

Cheesecake Factory Reports Higher Profit, Sales

The restaurant chain reported higher profit in its second quarter as increased customer traffic from menu innovation and marketing efforts drove revenue.

2 days ago - WSJ

Cheesecake Factory reports Q2 adjusted EPS $1.44, consensus $1.18

Reports Q2 revenue $1.03B, consensus $999.68M. Comparable restaurant sales at The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) restaurants increased 5.8% year-over-year in the second quarter of fiscal 2026. “We built on...

2 days ago - TheFly

The Cheesecake Factory Reports Results for Second Quarter of Fiscal 2026

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ: CAKE) today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, which ended on June 30, 2026. Total...

2 days ago - Business Wire

The Cheesecake Factory Celebrates National Cheesecake Day July 30 With Any Slice, Half Price for All Dine-In Guests

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE): What On Thursday, July 30, The Cheesecake Factory® (NASDAQ: CAKE) is celebrating its favorite holiday – Nat...

2 days ago - Business Wire

Cheesecake Factory price target raised to $91 from $72 at Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer analyst Brian Bittner raised the firm’s price target on Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to $91 from $72 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Cheesecake Factory’s 68% year-to-date gain…

3 days ago - TheFly

Cheesecake Factory downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at Mizuho

Mizuho downgraded Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to Neutral from Outperform with a price target of $85, up from $75. The firm cites valuation for the downgrade with the shares up 28%…

6 days ago - TheFly

Cheesecake Factory price target raised to $60 from $53 at UBS

UBS raised the firm’s price target on Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to $60 from $53 and keeps a Sell rating on the shares. Cheesecake Factory is expected to deliver strong Q2…

7 days ago - TheFly

The Cheesecake Factory to Webcast Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Conference Call on July 28, 2026

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ: CAKE) today announced it will release second quarter fiscal 2026 financial results after market close on Tuesday,...

23 days ago - Business Wire

The Cheesecake Factory Celebrates National Cheesecake Day on July 30 With Any Slice, Half Price for All Dine-in Guests and a Decadent New Flavor

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Cheesecake Factory® is celebrating its favorite holiday – National Cheesecake Day – by offering all dine-in guests any slice of its more than 30 legendary...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

The Cheesecake Factory Celebrates Dads With Special Online Gift Card Offer

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Cheesecake Factory® (NASDAQ: CAKE), known for its extensive menu, generous portions and legendary desserts, is making Father's Day shopping sweeter and ea...

2 months ago - Business Wire

A line-cook-turned-exec at The Cheesecake Factory says 3 questions changed his career

Jay Hinson shares career growth tips from his 28-year journey at The Cheesecake Factory. Curiosity and adaptability were key to Jay Hinson's rise in restaurant kitchen operations.

2 months ago - Business Insider