The Cheesecake Factory Incorpor
CAKE
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- The Cheesecake Factory has a strong competitive position in the restaurant industry, known for its diverse menu and premium dining experience.
- Revenue increased by 5% compared to the prior quarter, reaching $1.0 billion.
- Gross margin improved to 44.1%, up from 42.8% in the previous quarter.
- The company's high debt-to-equity ratio of 401 indicates potential financial risk, which could affect its stability.
- Operating margin is only 8.4%, which is relatively low for the industry.
- The current ratio stands at 0.587, suggesting potential liquidity issues.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $5.32B | Enterprise value | $7.21B | Trailing P/E | 28.97 | Forward P/E | 21.40 |
| PEG | 1.93 | Price / book | 10.25 | Beta | 1.04 | Dividend yield | 1.12% |
| Revenue growth | 7.7% | Earnings growth | 23.7% | Gross margin | 40.7% | Operating margin | 7.8% |
| Profit margin | 4.6% | ROE | 38.8% | ROA | 4.7% | Debt / equity | 4.01 |
| Current ratio | 0.59 | Free cash flow | $166.74M | Analyst recommendation | hold | Mean target | $97.43 |
| 52w high | $118.46 | 52w low | $43.07 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.0B | $979M | $962M | $907M | $956M |
| Op margin | 8.4% | 6.4% | 8.0% | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Net income | $68.4M | $49.5M | $28.8M | $31.9M | $54.8M |
| Gross margin | 44.1% | 42.8% | 44.6% | 42.6% | 43.6% |
| Gross profit | $454M | $419M | $429M | $387M | $416M |
| Operating income | $86.9M | $62.5M | $76.6M | $44.7M | $75.1M |
- Revenue +5% vs prior quarter ($1.0B vs $979M).
- Gross margin 44.1% (was 42.8% prior quarter).
- Operating margin expanded to 8.4%.
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.8B | $3.6B | $3.4B | $3.3B | — |
| Op margin | 6.9% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 3.0% | — |
| Net income | $148M | $157M | $101M | $43.1M | — |
| Gross margin | 43.3% | 42.2% | 40.9% | 38.8% | — |
| Gross profit | $1.6B | $1.5B | $1.4B | $1.3B | — |
| Operating income | $258M | $222M | $175M | $101M | — |
No flags
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News
2026-10-08 · Domino's to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in the Offing for the Stock?
2026-10-07 · 3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)
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2026-10-06 · The Cheesecake Factory to Webcast Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Conference Call on October 27, 2026
2026-10-06 · Cheesecake Factory's Same-Store-Sales Growth Momentum Potentially Sustainable, Oppenheimer Says
2026-10-06 · Can Cheesecake Factory's $13.5M AUVs Drive Its Next Growth Phase?
2026-10-06 · Oppenheimer Adjusts Cheesecake Factory PT to $122 From $101, Maintains Outperform Rating
2026-10-05 · Can Cracker Barrel Sustain EBITDA Growth Beyond a $15M Tariff Refund?
2026-10-01 · 4 Stocks to Boost Your Portfolio as Restaurant Sales Continue to Surge
2026-10-01 · The Cheesecake Factory Celebrates National Dessert Month With Special Online Gift Card Offer
2026-09-30 · CAKE Bets on Menu Innovation: Can It Keep Consumers Coming Back?
2026-09-28 · McDonald’s and Fast Food Are a Mess. Look at These Stocks Instead.
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