Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedNASDAQ:CAKE Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) Stock Price, News & Analysis $37.46 -1.20 (-3.10%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$37.34▼$39.0350-Day Range$34.24▼$40.6152-Week Range$28.58▼$41.33Volume775,322 shsAverage Volume937,100 shsMarket Capitalization$1.91 billionP/E Ratio17.18Dividend Yield2.88%Price Target$40.08 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Cheesecake Factory alerts: Email Address Cheesecake Factory MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.14 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside7.0% Upside$40.08 Price TargetShort InterestBearish12.61% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-4.26Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.25Based on 6 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth10.90%From $3.21 to $3.56 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.3.43 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector100th out of 194 stocksEating Places Industry24th out of 39 stocks 2.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCheesecake Factory has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.14, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageCheesecake Factory has been the subject of 6 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 Shorted12.61% 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 6.1.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Cheesecake Factory has recently increased by 3.85%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCheesecake Factory pays a meaningful dividend of 2.77%, 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 49.54%. 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 30.34% 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 1.8 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreCheesecake Factory has received a -11.11% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Cheesecake Factory in category "Physical diseases" seems to be driven mostly by its "Beer served at a restaurant", "Pizzeria food", "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 -4.26. Previous Next 1.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCheesecake Factory has a news sentiment score of 0.25. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.49 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Cheesecake Factory this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search Interest6 people have searched for CAKE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% 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 -33% 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 10.90% in the coming year, from $3.21 to $3.56 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Cheesecake Factory is 17.18, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.80.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Cheesecake Factory is 17.18, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 22.25.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCheesecake Factory has a PEG Ratio of 1.13. 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 5.10. 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 Behind the Markets⭕ [URGENT] Buy Alert just triggeredMy absolute favorite stock just hit a critical "buy now" trigger price.Click here for the ticker >>> 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 HeadlinesSeptember 7 at 9:18 PM | yahoo.comThe Most Unhealthy Store-Bought Breads You Should Think Twice About Before EatingSeptember 6 at 7:32 PM | bizjournals.comThe Cheesecake Factory, office building near Boca Raton mall sold for $32MSeptember 7, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)NASDAQ to crash 50%?During the 2020 Covid Crash he called a market reversal - eleven days before the S&P bottomed out... Now, he's saying there are four major cracks forming in the US economy...September 3, 2024 | yahoo.comDining in Brevard: What new restaurants opened in August, and what are we craving?August 31, 2024 | msn.comKylie Jenner and Stassie 'barred' from Cheesecake Factory due to two-hour waitAugust 30, 2024 | yahoo.comCostco's New Fall Dessert Has Shoppers Sprinting to Try ItAugust 30, 2024 | msn.comSteak Diane (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)August 29, 2024 | msn.comBetter than Cheesecake FactorySeptember 7, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)NASDAQ to crash 50%?During the 2020 Covid Crash he called a market reversal - eleven days before the S&P bottomed out... Now, he's saying there are four major cracks forming in the US economy...August 27, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comA Look Back at Sit-Down Dining Stocks’ Q2 Earnings: The Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Vs The Rest Of The PackAugust 27, 2024 | msn.comWhy Isn’t Anyone Talking About This Trader Joe’s Frozen Appetizer Being a Total Cheesecake Factory Dupe?August 27, 2024 | msn.comCheesecake Factory Cooks Up Very Tasty Profits, Passes Key MilestoneAugust 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIs It Too Late To Consider Buying The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE)?August 23, 2024 | benzinga.comLooking Into Cheesecake Factory's Recent Short InterestAugust 23, 2024 | msn.comThe Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE): The Best Pizza Stock To Buy Now?August 23, 2024 | msn.comAfter DWCS win, UFC contract, Cortavious Romious excited to buy a bed – and some cheesecakeAugust 22, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comJefferies Remains a Buy on Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)August 22, 2024 | businesswire.comThe Cheesecake Factory Named to the ‘PEOPLE Companies that Care’ List for Fourth Consecutive YearSee 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 Earnings7/31/2024Ex-Dividend for 8/27 Dividend8/14/2024Dividend Payable8/27/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/06/2024Fiscal 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$40.08 High Stock Price Target$50.00 Low Stock Price Target$28.00 Potential Upside/Downside+7.0%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.14 Research Coverage14 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.18 Trailing P/E Ratio17.18 Forward P/E Ratio11.67 P/E Growth1.13Net Income$101.35 million Net Margins3.32% Pretax Margin3.33% Return on Equity43.62% Return on Assets5.18% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.26 Current Ratio0.43 Quick Ratio0.32 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$3.50 billion Price / Sales0.55 Cash Flow$4.22 per share Price / Cash Flow8.87 Book Value$7.34 per share Price / Book5.10Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares50,958,000Free Float46,830,000Market Cap$1.91 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.50 Social Links Reduce the RiskMarket downturns give many investors pause, and for good reason. Wondering how to offset this risk? Click the link below to learn more about using beta to protect yourself.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 CompetitorsWendy'sNASDAQ:WENBrinker InternationalNYSE:EATPapa Johns InternationalNASDAQ:PZZABloomin' BrandsNASDAQ:BLMNJack in the BoxNASDAQ:JACKView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsTruist Financial CorpSold 2,064 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.019%JCP Investment Management LLCBought 131,059 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.257%Creative PlanningBought 2,892 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.020%The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Bought 2,684 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.051%Scientech Research LLCSold 683 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.017%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CAKE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CAKE shares performed this year? Cheesecake Factory's stock was trading at $35.01 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, CAKE shares have increased by 7.0% and is now trading at $37.46. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Cheesecake Factory's earnings last quarter? The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July, 31st. The restaurant operator reported $1.09 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.00 by $0.09. The company's quarterly revenue was up 4.4% on a year-over-year basis. 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. Does Cheesecake Factory have any subsidiaries? Cheesecake Factory subsidiaries include these companies: Fox Restaurant Concepts LLC, BirdChili Asian Kitchen Incorporated, CCF Asia IP Corporation, CCF Asia Operating Corporation, CCF China Operating Corporation, CCF Latin America Corporation, CCF Latin America IP Corporation, and more. Who are Cheesecake Factory's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Cheesecake Factory include Earnest Partners LLC (5.56%), Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC (5.53%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.44%) and American Century Companies Inc. (1.85%). Insiders that own company stock include Keith Carango, Edie A Ames, David Bruce Pittaway and Alexander L Cappello. 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Cheesecake Factory own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Cheesecake Factory investors own include Carnival Co. & (CCL), Wolverine World Wide (WWW), Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), Wendy's (WEN), Xerox (XRX), General Electric (GE) and Intel (INTC). This page (NASDAQ:CAKE) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. But the top investors keep buying wit...Crypto 101 Media | SponsoredThe solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase,...Deal Maker | SponsoredPre-IPO| 32,481% Growth: First Disruption to $martphones in 15 Years🤳45M Users | 32,481% Growth Rate Get in on the biggest disruption to smartphones in over a decade. 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