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(From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free CAKE Stock Alerts $33.97 -0.05 (-0.15%) (As of 05:45 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$33.74▼$34.2650-Day Range$33.45▼$37.0652-Week Range$28.58▼$38.19Volume1.51 million shsAverage Volume832,662 shsMarket Capitalization$1.73 billionP/E Ratio16.49Dividend Yield3.18%Price Target$34.60 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Cheesecake Factory alerts: Email Address Cheesecake Factory MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside1.6% Upside$34.60 Price TargetShort InterestBearish14.99% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-4.25Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.66Based on 21 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth12.09%From $3.06 to $3.43 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.66 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector84th out of 204 stocksEating Places Industry16th out of 42 stocks 2.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCheesecake Factory has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageCheesecake Factory has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Cheesecake Factory's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted14.99% of the float of Cheesecake Factory has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCheesecake Factory has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Cheesecake Factory has recently increased by 9.32%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCheesecake Factory pays a meaningful dividend of 3.21%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthCheesecake Factory does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Cheesecake Factory is 52.43%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Cheesecake Factory will have a dividend payout ratio of 31.49% next year. This indicates that Cheesecake Factory will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Cheesecake Factory's dividend. Previous Next 1.7 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreCheesecake Factory has received a -12.62% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Cheesecake Factory in category "Physical diseases" seems to be driven mostly by its "Pizzeria food", "Beer served at a restaurant", "Sweet baked goods", "Ice cream", "Wine served at a restaurant", and "Spaghetti dishes " products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Cheesecake Factory is -4.25. Previous Next 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCheesecake Factory has a news sentiment score of 0.66. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.41 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 21 news articles for Cheesecake Factory this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 11 people have searched for CAKE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -15% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added Cheesecake Factory to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Cheesecake Factory insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 8.10% of the stock of Cheesecake Factory is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions94.48% of the stock of Cheesecake Factory is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Cheesecake Factory's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Cheesecake Factory are expected to grow by 12.09% in the coming year, from $3.06 to $3.43 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Cheesecake Factory is 16.53, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.85.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Cheesecake Factory is 16.53, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 25.87.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCheesecake Factory has a PEG Ratio of 1.12. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCheesecake Factory has a P/B Ratio of 5.44. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Cheesecake Factory's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Crypto Swap ProfitsClaim Your Complimentary Bitcoin RewardMany have already secured their free Bitcoin reward offered by our esteemed guest. How about you? In an effort to spread the word about our upcoming workshop, he's generously offering $10 in Bitcoin (BTC) to participants. Absolutely no strings attached.Secure Your Spot Now About Cheesecake Factory Stock (NASDAQ:CAKE)The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates and licenses restaurants in the United States and Canada. The company operates bakeries that produce cheesecakes and other baked products for its restaurants, international licensees, third-party bakery customers, external foodservice operators, retailers, and distributors. It operates restaurants under the brands comprising The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Flower Child, Fox Restaurant Concepts. The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Calabasas, California.Read More CAKE Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CAKE Stock News HeadlinesMay 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThe Cheesecake Factory Earnings: What To Look For From CAKEMay 7, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comThe Cheesecake Factory earnings: here's what Wall Street expectsMay 8, 2024 | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)Claim Your Complimentary Bitcoin RewardMany have already secured their free Bitcoin reward offered by our esteemed guest. How about you? In an effort to spread the word about our upcoming workshop, he's generously offering $10 in Bitcoin (BTC) to participants. 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Inside Her Barely-There StylesApril 29, 2024 | businesswire.comThe Cheesecake Factory Celebrates Moms With Sweet Online Gift Card OfferApril 29, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comQ1 2024 EPS Estimates for The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Increased by William Blair (NASDAQ:CAKE)April 28, 2024 | msn.comWhy California malls are killing the food courtApril 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThe Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE)April 25, 2024 | msn.comRestaurants We Didn't Realize Were Owned By The Cheesecake FactoryApril 23, 2024 | msn.comFoodie Finds: Cheesecake FunkApril 23, 2024 | msn.comThe Epic Battle for an Award: Taylor Swift vs. Travis Kelce – Find Out Who TriumphedSee More Headlines Receive CAKE Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Cheesecake Factory and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/19 Dividend3/05/2024Dividend Payable3/19/2024Today5/08/2024Last Earnings5/08/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)5/08/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Eating places Sub-IndustryRestaurants Current SymbolNASDAQ:CAKE CUSIP16307210 CIK887596 Webwww.thecheesecakefactory.com Phone(818) 871-3000Fax818-871-3001Employees47,900Year Founded1978Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$34.60 High Stock Price Target$44.00 Low Stock Price Target$28.00 Potential Upside/Downside+1.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage12 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.06 Trailing P/E Ratio16.49 Forward P/E Ratio11.10 P/E Growth1.12Net Income$101.35 million Net Margins2.95% Pretax Margin2.91% Return on Equity41.66% Return on Assets4.74% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.48 Current Ratio0.46 Quick Ratio0.37 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$3.44 billion Price / Sales0.50 Cash Flow$4.47 per share Price / Cash Flow7.60 Book Value$6.26 per share Price / Book5.43Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares51,040,000Free Float46,903,000Market Cap$1.73 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.48 Social Links 7 Stocks That Could Be Bigger Than Tesla, Nvidia, and GoogleGrowth stocks offer a lot of bang for your buck, and we've got the next upcoming superstars to strongly consider for your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. David M. Overton (Age 78)Founder, Chairman & CEO Comp: $2.06MMr. David M. Gordon (Age 59)President Comp: $1.34MMr. Matthew Eliot Clark (Age 54)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.03MMs. Scarlett A. May (Age 58)Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $930.61kMr. Keith T. Carango (Age 62)President of The Cheesecake Factory Bakery Incorporated Comp: $717.58kMs. Ashley W. Hanscom (Age 55)VP, Principal Accounting Officer & Controller Mr. Etienne MarcusVice President of Finance & Investor RelationsMs. Cheryl M. Slomann (Age 58)Senior Vice President of Finance & Compliance Comp: $329.24kMr. Donald EvansChief Marketing Officer & Senior VPMs. Dina R. Barmasse-GraySenior Vice President of Human ResourcesMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsPapa John's InternationalNASDAQ:PZZABloomin' BrandsNASDAQ:BLMNCracker Barrel Old Country StoreNASDAQ:CBRLJack in the BoxNASDAQ:JACKBrinker InternationalNYSE:EATView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipInspire Investing LLCSold 1,115 shares on 5/8/2024Ownership: 0.022%ProShare Advisors LLCBought 537 shares on 5/8/2024Ownership: 0.019%Inspire Advisors LLCBought 5,987 shares on 5/8/2024Ownership: 0.012%Avantax Advisory Services Inc.Bought 5,601 shares on 5/8/2024Ownership: 0.011%Swiss National BankSold 800 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.187%View All Institutional Transactions CAKE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Cheesecake Factory stock right now? 12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cheesecake Factory in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" CAKE shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CAKE, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View CAKE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Cheesecake Factory's stock price target for 2024? 12 brokers have issued 12 month target prices for Cheesecake Factory's stock. Their CAKE share price targets range from $28.00 to $44.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $34.60 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 1.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for CAKE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have CAKE shares performed in 2024? Cheesecake Factory's stock was trading at $35.01 at the start of the year. Since then, CAKE stock has decreased by 2.7% and is now trading at $34.05. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Cheesecake Factory? Cheesecake Factory saw a increase in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 7,040,000 shares, an increase of 9.3% from the March 31st total of 6,440,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 821,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 8.6 days. Currently, 15.0% of the company's stock are sold short. View Cheesecake Factory's Short Interest. When is Cheesecake Factory's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024. View our CAKE earnings forecast. How can I listen to Cheesecake Factory's earnings call? Cheesecake Factory will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, May 8th at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were Cheesecake Factory's earnings last quarter? The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 21st. The restaurant operator reported $0.80 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.73 by $0.07. The restaurant operator had revenue of $877 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $876.17 million. Cheesecake Factory had a net margin of 2.95% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 41.66%. The business's revenue for the quarter was down 1.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.56 earnings per share. How often does Cheesecake Factory pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Cheesecake Factory? Cheesecake Factory announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 15th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.27 per share on Tuesday, March 19th. This represents a $1.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.17%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 5th. Read our dividend analysis for CAKE. Is Cheesecake Factory a good dividend stock? Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.21%. The dividend payout ratio is 52.43%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, CAKE will have a dividend payout ratio of 31.49% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for CAKE. What ETFs hold Cheesecake Factory's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) stock in their portfolio include Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF (PSCD).WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund (DGRS). What guidance has Cheesecake Factory issued on next quarter's earnings? Cheesecake Factory updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 21st. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $3.6 billion-$3.6 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $3.7 billion. What is David Overton's approval rating as Cheesecake Factory's CEO? 1,241 employees have rated Cheesecake Factory Chief Executive Officer David Overton on Glassdoor.com. David Overton has an approval rating of 80% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Cheesecake Factory own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Cheesecake Factory investors own include Carnival Co. & (CCL), Wolverine World Wide (WWW), Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), Wendy's (WEN), Xerox (XRX), General Electric (GE), Intel (INTC), Bank of America (BAC), Marriott International (MAR) and Delta Air Lines (DAL). Who are Cheesecake Factory's major shareholders? Cheesecake Factory's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.48%), Leeward Investments LLC MA (0.43%), Swiss National Bank (0.19%), New York State Teachers Retirement System (0.15%), Duality Advisers LP (0.10%) and Texas Permanent School Fund Corp (0.08%). Insiders that own company stock include Alexander L Cappello, David Bruce Pittaway and Edie A Ames. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Cheesecake Factory? Shares of CAKE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does Cheesecake Factory have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Cheesecake Factory: BirdChili Asian Kitchen Incorporated, C.F.I. Promotions CA Co. LLC, CCF Asia IP Corporation, CCF Asia Operating Corporation, CCF China Operating Corporation, CCF Latin America Corporation, CCF Latin America IP Corporation, CCF Mexico LLC, Cheesecake Factory Restaurants of Kansas LLC, Cherry Hill One LLC, Fox Restaurant Concepts LLC, Grand Lux Cafe LLC, Hawaii Cheesecake Factory Restaurants Inc., Middle East IP Corporation, Middle East T.C.F. Corporation, North Restaurants LLC, Rock Sugar Incorporated, TCF California Holding Company, TCF Canada Inc., TCF Co. LLC, The Cheesecake Factory Bakery Incorporated, The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants Inc., The Cheesecake Factory of Howard County LLC, and The Houston Cheesecake Factory Corporation.Read More This page (NASDAQ:CAKE) was last updated on 5/8/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersThe #1 Biotech Stock to Watch in 2024 is Attacking Viruses in a Unique WaySmallcaps DailyElon Musk Secret Crypto Plot ExposedCrypto 101 MediaAI “wealth window” is closing June 25thParadigm PressShocking: One AI startup's revenue could surge 4,735%Manward PressForget AI, Imperium Is Expected to Grow 320,00% in 3 YearsBanyan Hill PublishingGold Set to EXPLODE!Gold Safe ExchangeCharles Payne Demystifies OptionsUnstoppable ProsperityThe AI Stock that’s Disrupting Every IndustryStockEarnings Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. 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