Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedNASDAQ:CAKE Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The Hard Truth About Investing For Retirement (From Insiders Exposed) (Ad) Free CAKE Stock Alerts $35.35 +0.47 (+1.35%) (As of 04/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$34.83▼$35.4750-Day Range$33.45▼$37.0652-Week Range$28.58▼$38.19Volume721,152 shsAverage Volume822,635 shsMarket Capitalization$1.80 billionP/E Ratio17.16Dividend Yield3.05%Price Target$35.64 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 RatingHold2.08 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside0.8% Upside$35.64 Price TargetShort InterestBearish14.99% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-4.25Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.63Based on 15 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.3.68 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector84th out of 202 stocksEating Places Industry18th 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 2.08, and is based on 4 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. 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 3.05%, 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. 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 0.63. 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 0.42 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for Cheesecake Factory this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 8 people have searched for CAKE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -38% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 3 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 8.70% 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. 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 17.16, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.34.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Cheesecake Factory is 17.16, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 22.31.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCheesecake Factory has a PEG Ratio of 1.17. 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 5.65. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Prosper Trading AcademyThese AI trades triggered this morning (545% return)If you think a market crash is possible in 2024, I don't know why you're not using this yet. Click Here To Get Your Free Copy 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 HeadlinesApril 28, 2024 | msn.comWhy California malls are killing the food courtApril 27, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comThe Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Forecasted to Post Q3 2024 Earnings of $0.43 Per Share (NASDAQ:CAKE)April 28, 2024 | Prosper Trading Academy (Ad)These AI trades triggered this morning (545% return)If you think a market crash is possible in 2024, I don't know why you're not using this yet.April 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 TriumphedApril 23, 2024 | seekingalpha.comThe Cheesecake Factory Has Potential As A Value Play Based On FundamentalsApril 28, 2024 | Prosper Trading Academy (Ad)These AI trades triggered this morning (545% return)If you think a market crash is possible in 2024, I don't know why you're not using this yet.April 21, 2024 | msn.comFrom Refills To Extra Butter... Server Shares Hilarious, Annoying Encounters At Work In Viral VideoApril 19, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBarclays Reaffirms Their Sell Rating on Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)April 17, 2024 | businesswire.comThe Cheesecake Factory to Webcast First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Earnings Conference Call on May 8, 2024April 15, 2024 | msn.comSupreme Court Justices Compare Bribes to Taking a Teacher to Cheesecake FactoryApril 12, 2024 | msn.comThe Cheesecake Factory Does, In Fact, Have Vegan OptionsApril 11, 2024 | msn.comTake Macy’s. Leave Us the Cheesecake Factory.April 10, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com5 Analysts Assess Cheesecake Factory: What You Need To KnowApril 9, 2024 | yahoo.comWe Tasted Cheesecake Factory’s New Menu—And This Is Hands Down the Perfect OrderApril 9, 2024 | msn.comAltercation led to shots fired in Clackamas Town Center parking lot near Cheesecake factory, deputies sayApril 9, 2024 | msn.comShots fired outside Cheesecake Factory at Clackamas mall parking lot; 1 hurtApril 9, 2024 | msn.comBullets strike Cheesecake Factory at Clackamas Town Center during shootingApril 8, 2024 | msn.comShots fired outside Cheesecake Factory at Clackamas mall parking lotApril 8, 2024 | msn.comShooting At Clackamas Town Center? Witnesses Report Police Activity Near Cheesecake Factory RestaurantApril 8, 2024 | msn.comShots fired outside Cheesecake Factory at Clackamas Town CenterApril 8, 2024 | msn.comShooting near Cheesecake Factory at Clackamas Town Center under investigationApril 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE investor three-year losses grow to 38% as the stock sheds US$95m this past weekApril 5, 2024 | yahoo.comHow to Make a Salad That Looks and Tastes Like it Came From The Cheesecake FactoryApril 5, 2024 | yahoo.comThe 3 Most Important Tips For Making The Perfect Cheesecake, According To An ExpertSee 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 Last Earnings2/21/2024Ex-Dividend for 3/19 Dividend3/05/2024Dividend Payable3/19/2024Today4/28/2024Next 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$35.64 High Stock Price Target$46.00 Low Stock Price Target$28.00 Potential Upside/Downside+0.8%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.08 Research Coverage13 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.06 Trailing P/E Ratio17.16 Forward P/E Ratio11.55 P/E Growth1.17Net 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 / Sales0.52 Cash Flow$4.43 per share Price / Cash Flow7.98 Book Value$6.26 per share Price / Book5.65Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares51,040,000Free Float46,597,000Market Cap$1.80 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.48 Social Links Elon Musk's Next MoveWondering when you'll finally be able to invest in SpaceX, StarLink, or The Boring Company? Click the link below to learn when Elon Musk will let these companies finally IPO.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:PZZABrinker InternationalNYSE:EATCracker Barrel Old Country StoreNASDAQ:CBRLBloomin' BrandsNASDAQ:BLMNJack in the BoxNASDAQ:JACKView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipYousif Capital Management LLCSold 2,000 shares on 4/26/2024Ownership: 0.031%New York State Teachers Retirement SystemSold 400 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.146%Simplex Trading LLCSold 16,900 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.000%Louisiana State Employees Retirement SystemSold 300 shares on 4/23/2024Ownership: 0.045%Leeward Investments LLC MASold 9,360 shares on 4/19/2024Ownership: 0.427%View All Institutional Transactions CAKE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Cheesecake Factory stock right now? 13 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cheesecake Factory in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research 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? 13 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Cheesecake Factory's shares. Their CAKE share price targets range from $28.00 to $46.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $35.64 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 0.8% 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 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, CAKE shares have increased by 1.0% and is now trading at $35.3550. 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 days-to-cover ratio is presently 8.6 days. Currently, 15.0% of the shares of the company are short sold. 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) released its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 21st. The restaurant operator reported $0.80 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.73 by $0.07. The restaurant operator had revenue of $877 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $876.17 million. Cheesecake Factory had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 41.66% and a net margin of 2.95%. The company's quarterly revenue was down 1.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.56 EPS. How often does Cheesecake Factory pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Cheesecake Factory? Cheesecake Factory declared 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 dividend yield of 3.05%. 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 3.05%. 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) and VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (CSB).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 many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Leeward Investments LLC MA (0.43%), New York State Teachers Retirement System (0.15%), New Century Financial Group LLC (0.06%), Simplex Trading LLC (0.00%), Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.05%) and Yousif Capital Management LLC (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include Alexander L Cappello, Cheryl Slomann, David Bruce Pittaway, David M Gordon, Edie A Ames and Matthew Eliot Clark. 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. 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