NASDAQ:CAKE Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) Stock Forecast, Price & News $28.97 -0.19 (-0.65%) (As of 09:39 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$28.86▼$29.1550-Day Range$29.16▼$37.4552-Week Range$27.91▼$41.28Volume44,721 shsAverage Volume975,836 shsMarket Capitalization$1.49 billionP/E Ratio22.11Dividend Yield3.73%Price Target$36.25 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Cheesecake Factory MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingReduce1.88 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside24.3% Upside$36.25 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy15.05% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-4.02Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.72Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth18.18%From $2.75 to $3.25 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.57 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector52nd out of 209 stocksEating Places Industry13th out of 39 stocks 2.9 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCheesecake Factory has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.88, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 10 hold ratings, and 4 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $36.25, Cheesecake Factory has a forecasted upside of 24.3% from its current price of $29.16.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. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted15.05% 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 8.3.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Cheesecake Factory has recently decreased by 7.36%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipCheesecake Factory is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.65%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthCheesecake Factory does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Cheesecake Factory is 82.44%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Cheesecake Factory will have a dividend payout ratio of 33.23% next year. This indicates that Cheesecake Factory will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 1.6 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreCheesecake Factory has received a -22.19% 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", "Milkshakes", "French fries", "Pizzeria food", "Fast food hamburgers", and "Wine served at a restaurant" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Cheesecake Factory is -4.02. Previous Next 3.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCheesecake Factory has a news sentiment score of 0.72. 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 0.56 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Cheesecake Factory this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search Interest22 people have searched for CAKE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 22% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows3 people have added Cheesecake Factory to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase 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 Institutions88.68% 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 18.18% in the coming year, from $2.75 to $3.25 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Cheesecake Factory is 22.26, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 118.41.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Cheesecake Factory is 22.26, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 19.27.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCheesecake Factory has a PEG Ratio of 2.15. 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 5.13. 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 About Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) StockThe Cheesecake Factory Incorporated engages in restaurant business. The company operates two bakeries that produces cheesecakes and other baked products for its restaurants, international licensees, third-party bakery customers, external foodservice operators, retailers, and distributors. It also operates restaurants in the United States and Canada under brands comprising The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, and a collection of Fox Restaurant Concepts, as well as The Cheesecake Factory restaurants under licensing agreements internationally. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Calabasas, California.Read More CAKE Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CAKE Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comThe Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Reduce" from AnalystsSeptember 20, 2023 | news.yahoo.comI went to Chili's for the first time with a friend, and our $102 meal was the best I've ever had at a chain restaurantSeptember 22, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)The single greatest medical breakthrough of all time?We are on the cusp of a medical breakthrough. And soon, this single breakthrough could lead to the cure of over 6,000 genetic diseases, including Alzheimer's, heart disease, and even cancer! This reminds me of Amgen, where early investors made as much as 46,751% when they released their revolutionary drug to the market.September 19, 2023 | au.news.yahoo.comThe Cheesecake Factory Hack That Delivers Buffalo Mac And CheeseSeptember 17, 2023 | msn.comOpening Day Set for New Cheesecake Factory at Promenade at Coconut CreekSeptember 17, 2023 | msn.comEntrepreneur brings ‘Just Cheesecake’ to El PasoSeptember 14, 2023 | msn.comThe #1 Healthiest Order at 10 Popular Restaurant ChainsSeptember 11, 2023 | stocknews.com2 Restaurant Stocks to Buy for Growth, 1 to WatchSeptember 22, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)The single greatest medical breakthrough of all time?We are on the cusp of a medical breakthrough. And soon, this single breakthrough could lead to the cure of over 6,000 genetic diseases, including Alzheimer's, heart disease, and even cancer! This reminds me of Amgen, where early investors made as much as 46,751% when they released their revolutionary drug to the market.September 8, 2023 | msn.comThe Cheesecake Factory Just Added Tempting New Menu ItemsSeptember 6, 2023 | msn.comNew Just Cheesecake Outlet to fill niche in El PasoSeptember 6, 2023 | msn.comConstruction of The Cheesecake Factory Nearing Completion at Promenade at Coconut CreekSeptember 3, 2023 | yahoo.comNew Cheesecake Outlet to fill niche in El PasoSeptember 1, 2023 | msn.comMiley Cyrus Recalls Leaving 'Hannah Montana' for the Cheesecake Factory with Taylor Swift and Demi LovatoSeptember 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Is Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) Down 11.8% Since Last Earnings Report?August 31, 2023 | msn.comThe Cheesecake Factory's Cacio E Pepe Isn't The Most Traditional Take On The DishAugust 30, 2023 | msn.com10 Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake Flavors, RankedAugust 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHow Did The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's (NASDAQ:CAKE) 20% ROE Fare Against The Industry?August 30, 2023 | msn.comCracker Barrel Desserts You Can't Get Enough OfAugust 29, 2023 | msn.com‘Oreo doesn’t sell these without the filling’: Cheesecake Factory customer needs to know where restaurant gets giant Oreos used to top slicesAugust 29, 2023 | msn.comThe Cheesecake Factory in Virginia Beach ,Virginia Beach Town Center.August 24, 2023 | msn.com6 Restaurant Chains That Serve the Best WrapsAugust 23, 2023 | msn.comThe Cheesecake Factory Hack That Gives New Life To Caesar SaladsAugust 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Cheesecake Factory Named to the ‘PEOPLE Companies That Care’ List for Third Consecutive YearAugust 22, 2023 | msn.comWhat Kind Of Vegan Options Can You Find At The Cheesecake Factory?August 22, 2023 | yahoo.comThe Cheesecake Factory opens in Estero with a huge menu and oh-so-many cheesecakesAugust 21, 2023 | bizjournals.comHospitality Tracker: Florida's first Big Whiskey's to open in Broward; Cheesecake Factory to expandSee 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 CAKE Company Calendar Last Earnings8/02/2023Ex-Dividend for 8/29 Dividend8/15/2023Dividend Payable8/29/2023Today9/22/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)11/07/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Eating places Sub-IndustryRestaurants SectorRetail/Wholesale Current SymbolNASDAQ:CAKE CUSIP16307210 CIK887596 Webwww.thecheesecakefactory.com Phone(818) 871-3000Fax818-871-3001Employees47,500Year Founded1978Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$36.25 High Stock Price Forecast$46.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$29.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+24.3%Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.88 Research Coverage16 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.31 Trailing P/E Ratio22.26 Forward P/E Ratio10.60 P/E Growth2.15Net Income$43.12 million Net Margins1.91% Pretax Margin1.66% Return on Equity32.08% Return on Assets3.61% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.44 Current Ratio0.48 Quick Ratio0.38 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$3.30 billion Price / Sales0.45 Cash Flow$3.23 per share Price / Cash Flow9.02 Book Value$5.68 per share Price / Book5.13Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares51,280,000Free Float46,815,000Market Cap$1.50 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.48 Social Links 7 Stocks to Buy And Hold ForeverClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven stocks and why their long-term outlooks are very promising. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. David M. Overton (Age 77)Founder, Chairman & CEO Comp: $1.88MMr. David M. Gordon (Age 58)Pres Comp: $1.23MMr. Matthew Eliot Clark (Age 53)Exec. VP & CFO Comp: $914.81kMs. Scarlett A. May (Age 57)Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. Comp: $828.12kMr. Keith T. Carango (Age 61)Pres of The Cheesecake Factory Bakery Incorporated Comp: $621.1kMs. Ashley W. Hanscom (Age 55)VP, Principal Accounting Officer & Controller Mr. Etienne MarcusVP of Fin. & Investor RelationsMs. Cheryl M. Slomann (Age 57)Sr. VP of Fin. & Compliance Mr. Donald EvansChief Marketing Officer & Sr. VPMs. Dina R. Barmasse-GraySr. VP of HRMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCracker Barrel Old Country StoreNASDAQ:CBRLJack in the BoxNASDAQ:JACKBrinker InternationalNYSE:EATDine Brands GlobalNYSE:DINBloomin' BrandsNASDAQ:BLMNView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsDelphi Management Inc. MABought 31,185 shares on 8/28/2023Ownership: 0.061%Wolverine Trading LLCSold 21,400 shares on 8/23/2023Ownership: 0.000%California State Teachers Retirement SystemBought 635 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.116%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckyBought 852 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.031%Alliancebernstein L.P.Bought 626 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.117%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CAKE Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Cheesecake Factory stock right now? 16 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cheesecake Factory in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 10 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "reduce" CAKE shares. View CAKE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Cheesecake Factory's stock price forecast for 2023? 16 brokerages have issued twelve-month price objectives for Cheesecake Factory's stock. Their CAKE share price forecasts range from $29.00 to $46.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $36.25 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 24.3% 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 2023? Cheesecake Factory's stock was trading at $31.71 at the start of the year. Since then, CAKE stock has decreased by 8.0% and is now trading at $29.16. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Cheesecake Factory? Cheesecake Factory saw a drop in short interest during the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 7,170,000 shares, a drop of 7.4% from the August 15th total of 7,740,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 868,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 8.3 days. Currently, 15.1% of the company's shares 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 Tuesday, November 7th 2023. View our CAKE earnings forecast. How were Cheesecake Factory's earnings last quarter? The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 2nd. The restaurant operator reported $0.88 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.81 by $0.07. The restaurant operator had revenue of $866.20 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $880.15 million. Cheesecake Factory had a net margin of 1.91% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 32.08%. Cheesecake Factory's revenue for the quarter was up 4.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.52 earnings per share. How often does Cheesecake Factory pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Cheesecake Factory? Cheesecake Factory declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, July 27th. Investors of record on Wednesday, August 16th will be paid a dividend of $0.27 per share on Tuesday, August 29th. This represents a $1.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.70%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 15th. 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). 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 3.65%. The dividend payout ratio is 82.44%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, CAKE will have a dividend payout ratio of 33.23% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for CAKE. What guidance has Cheesecake Factory issued on next quarter's earnings? Cheesecake Factory issued an update on its third quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 3rd. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $835.00 million-$855.00 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $851.36 million. 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). What is Cheesecake Factory's stock symbol? Cheesecake Factory trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "CAKE." Who are Cheesecake Factory's major shareholders? Cheesecake Factory's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC (6.97%), Earnest Partners LLC (5.85%), State Street Corp (3.45%), Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC (2.83%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.30%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.88%). 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Cheesecake Factory's stock price today? One share of CAKE stock can currently be purchased for approximately $29.16. How much money does Cheesecake Factory make? Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) has a market capitalization of $1.50 billion and generates $3.30 billion in revenue each year. The restaurant operator earns $43.12 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.31 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Cheesecake Factory have? The company employs 47,500 workers across the globe. 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 How can I contact Cheesecake Factory? Cheesecake Factory's mailing address is 26901 MALIBU HILLS RD, CALABASAS HILLS CA, 91301. The official website for the company is www.thecheesecakefactory.com. The restaurant operator can be reached via phone at (818) 871-3000, via email at investorrelations@thecheesecakefactory.com, or via fax at 818-871-3001. This page (NASDAQ:CAKE) was last updated on 9/22/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff 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. Adding The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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