The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE)

NASDAQ: CAKE · Real-Time Price · USD
84.46
-1.22 (-1.42%)
At close: Jul 23, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
83.48
-0.98 (-1.16%)
Pre-market: Jul 24, 2026, 9:11 AM EDT
Market Cap4.20B +28.4%
Revenue (ttm)3.80B +5.1%
Net Income165.03M +5.4%
EPS3.41 +7.0%
Shares Out 49.69M
PE Ratio24.75
Forward PE20.61
Dividend$1.20 (1.42%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 13, 2026
Volume1,467,057
Open84.51
Previous Close85.68
Day's Range83.81 - 85.33
52-Week Range43.07 - 87.90
Beta1.01
AnalystsHold
Price Target71.00 (-15.94%)
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 48,400
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 $71.0, which is a decrease of -15.94% from the latest price.

Price Target
$71.0
(-15.94% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

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%…

4 hours 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…

1 day ago - TheFly

Cheesecake Factory price target raised to $80 from $65 at Stephens

Stephens analyst Jim Salera raised the firm’s price target on Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to $80 from $65 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm updated estimates…

3 days ago - TheFly

Cheesecake Factory price target raised to $75 from $65 at Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo analyst Zachary Fadem raised the firm’s price target on Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to $75 from $65 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm notes…

8 days ago - TheFly

Cheesecake Factory price target raised to $90 from $76 at Citi

Citi raised the firm’s price target on Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to $90 from $76 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Rewards and app momentum “may be enough” to…

14 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,...

16 days ago - Business Wire

Cheesecake Factory price target raised to $79 from $66 at BofA

BofA analyst Sara Senatore raised the firm’s price target on Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to $79 from $66 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm applies a higher…

22 days ago - TheFly

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

Cheesecake Factory downgraded to Neutral at Northcoast on valuation

As previously reported, Northcoast analyst Jim Sanderson downgraded Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to Neutral from Buy with no price target citing valuation after shares reached the firm’s prior price targ...

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Cheesecake Factory downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Northcoast

Northcoast analyst Jim Sanderson downgraded Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to Neutral from Buy with no price target citing valuation after shares reached the firm’s prior price target

5 weeks ago - TheFly

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...

7 weeks 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

Analysts say this restaurant chain has figured out how to feed everyone — GLP-1 users included

J.P. Morgan upgraded Cheesecake Factory's stock, as weight-loss drugs and cautious consumers make the restaurant industry more anxious.

2 months ago - Market Watch

Cheesecake Factory upgraded to Neutral from Underweight at JPMorgan

JPMorgan analyst John Ivankoe upgraded Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to Neutral from Underweight with a price target of $68, up from $58, post the Q1 report. The company is showing steady…

2 months ago - TheFly

Cheesecake Factory price target raised to $72 from $65 at Argus

Argus analyst Christine Dooley raised the firm’s price target on Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to $72 from $65 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The Q1 report brought a…

2 months ago - TheFly

Cheesecake Factory price target raised to $68 from $67 at Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank analyst Lauren Silberman raised the firm’s price target on Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to $68 from $67 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares.

3 months ago - TheFly

Cheesecake Factory price target raised to $76 from $75 at Citi

Citi raised the firm’s price target on Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to $76 from $75 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.

3 months ago - TheFly

Cheesecake Factory price target raised to $65 from $60 at Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo analyst Zachary Fadem raised the firm’s price target on Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to $65 from $60 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm sees…

3 months ago - TheFly

Cheesecake Factory price target raised to $65 from $58 at Baird

Baird raised the firm’s price target on Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to $65 from $58 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following solid Q1…

3 months ago - TheFly

Cheesecake Factory price target raised to $65 from $61 at Stephens

Stephens raised the firm’s price target on Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) to $65 from $61 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. Cheesecake delivered a “strong” Q1 report and…

3 months ago - TheFly

The Cheesecake Factory Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 results surpassed expectations with strong revenue, margin, and EPS growth, led by robust performance at The Cheesecake Factory and Flower Child. Guidance for 2026 anticipates continued growth, margin expansion, and up to 26 new restaurant openings, supported by menu innovation and digital engagement.

3 months ago - Transcripts

The Cheesecake Factory Slides: Q1 2026

The Cheesecake Factory has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on April 29, 2026.

3 months ago - Filings

The Cheesecake Factory Earnings release: Q1 2026

The Cheesecake Factory released its Q1 2026 earnings on April 29, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

3 months ago - Filings

The Cheesecake Factory Quarterly report: Q1 2026

The Cheesecake Factory has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on April 29, 2026.

3 months ago - Filings

The Cheesecake Factory Posts Higher Profit As Comparable Sales Tick Up

Same-store sales at the restaurant chain restaurants increased 1.6% from a year ago.

3 months ago - WSJ