Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-Rated Cheesecake Factory Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:CAKE) $32.89 +1.54 (+4.91%) (As of 12/1/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$30.96▼$33.0550-Day Range$28.59▼$33.0952-Week Range$28.58▼$41.28Volume1.21 million shsAverage Volume960,483 shsMarket Capitalization$1.67 billionP/E Ratio19.01Dividend Yield3.28%Price Target$33.93 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Cheesecake Factory MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingReduce1.94 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside3.2% Upside$33.93 Price TargetShort InterestBearish13.95% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-4.15Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.60Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth16.41%From $2.62 to $3.05 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.2.37 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector79th out of 210 stocksEating Places Industry20th out of 41 stocks 2.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCheesecake Factory has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.94, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 11 hold ratings, and 4 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $33.93, Cheesecake Factory has a forecasted upside of 3.2% from its current price of $32.89.Amount of Analyst CoverageCheesecake Factory has been the subject of 9 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted13.95% 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 7.7.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Cheesecake Factory has recently increased by 2.97%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCheesecake Factory pays a meaningful dividend of 3.39%, 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 62.43%. 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 35.41% next year. This indicates that Cheesecake Factory will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 1.9 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreCheesecake Factory has received a -6.67% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Cheesecake Factory in category "Physical diseases" seems to be driven mostly by its "Sweet baked goods", "Beer served at a restaurant", "Pizzeria food", "Ice cream", "Wine served at a restaurant", and "Spaghetti dishes " products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Cheesecake Factory is -4.15. Previous Next 2.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCheesecake Factory has a news sentiment score of 0.60. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Cheesecake Factory this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search Interest17 people have searched for CAKE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 325% 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 -67% 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 4.4 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Cheesecake Factory are expected to grow by 16.41% in the coming year, from $2.62 to $3.05 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Cheesecake Factory is 19.01, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 116.83.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Cheesecake Factory is 19.01, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 24.70.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCheesecake Factory has a PEG Ratio of 0.62. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCheesecake Factory has a P/B Ratio of 5.20. 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 Stock (NASDAQ:CAKE)The 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 Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CAKE Stock News HeadlinesDecember 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Is Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) Up 3.7% Since Last Earnings Report?November 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Cheesecake Factory Sweetens the Season With New Holiday Cheesecake and Special Gift Card OfferDecember 1, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)Is Gold Really Boring?Many investors perceive gold as a "boring" investment. But according to MoneyWeek, that's a good thing. Gold helps investors sleep soundly as it preserves wealth and creates a hedge against inflation. Today, there's a unique way to invest in gold, with real advantages over coins and mining stocks. November 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThere Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About Cheesecake Factory's (NASDAQ:CAKE) Returns On CapitalNovember 25, 2023 | yahoo.comI Tried The Cheesecake Factory’s New Flavor and It’s the Perfect Holiday DessertNovember 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comThe Cheesecake Factory Incorporated to Post Q1 2024 Earnings of $0.71 Per Share, Zacks Research Forecasts (NASDAQ:CAKE)November 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comCheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Given "Neutral" Rating at WedbushNovember 20, 2023 | seekingalpha.comThe Cheesecake Factory: Still On Wary ModeDecember 1, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)Is Gold Really Boring?Many investors perceive gold as a "boring" investment. But according to MoneyWeek, that's a good thing. Gold helps investors sleep soundly as it preserves wealth and creates a hedge against inflation. Today, there's a unique way to invest in gold, with real advantages over coins and mining stocks. November 20, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comWhat 10 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Cheesecake FactoryNovember 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Cheesecake Factory Makes the Holidays Sweeter With Special Gift Card OfferNovember 19, 2023 | au.lifestyle.yahoo.comRestaurant Chain Cheesecake Ranked Worst To Best, According To CustomersNovember 18, 2023 | yahoo.comBaklava Cheesecake Is The Dessert Crossover You Didn't Know You NeededNovember 18, 2023 | yahoo.comThe 18 Best Cheesecake Recipes for Your Thanksgiving TableNovember 17, 2023 | yahoo.comThe Cheesecake Factory’s Fan-Favorite Holiday Cheesecake Won’t Be on the Menu This YearNovember 17, 2023 | yahoo.comCostco’s Cheesecake Factory Sampler Is Back & It's the Perfect Thanksgiving HackNovember 12, 2023 | msn.comPromenade at Coconut Creek Takes New Measures to Improve Parking and Traffic Flow with Opening of Cheesecake FactoryNovember 9, 2023 | msn.comCheesecake Factory's New Holiday Dessert Is Perfect for Peppermint LoversNovember 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDon't Race Out To Buy The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) Just Because It's Going Ex-DividendNovember 8, 2023 | msn.comCheck Out Some Unique Cheesecake Factory Locations Around the WorldNovember 6, 2023 | bizjournals.comCheesecake Factory turns sights on Sam Fox's Culinary Dropout for US expansionNovember 5, 2023 | msn.comCopycat Cheesecake Factory Avocado Egg Rolls RecipeNovember 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.27November 3, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on NA Companies: Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), The Estée Lauder Companies (EL) and DoorDash (DASH)November 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptNovember 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Cheesecake Factory to Present at the Stephens Annual Investment ConferenceNovember 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ3 2023 Cheesecake Factory Inc Earnings CallSee 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 Earnings11/01/2023Ex-Dividend for 11/28 Dividend11/14/2023Dividend Payable11/28/2023Today12/01/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)2/28/2024Get 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 Target$33.93 High Stock Price Target$46.00 Low Stock Price Target$26.00 Potential Upside/Downside+3.2%Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.94 Research Coverage18 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.73 Trailing P/E Ratio19.01 Forward P/E Ratio12.55 P/E Growth0.62Net Income$43.12 million Net Margins2.47% Pretax Margin2.23% Return on Equity38.79% Return on Assets4.35% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.46 Current Ratio0.44 Quick Ratio0.35 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$3.30 billion Price / Sales0.51 Cash Flow$3.38 per share Price / Cash Flow9.72 Book Value$6.33 per share Price / Book5.20Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares50,770,000Free Float46,356,000Market Cap$1.67 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.46 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 77)Founder, Chairman & CEO Comp: $1.88MMr. David M. Gordon (Age 58)President Comp: $1.23MMr. Matthew Eliot Clark (Age 53)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $914.81kMs. Scarlett A. May (Age 57)Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $828.12kMr. Keith T. Carango (Age 61)President of The Cheesecake Factory Bakery Incorporated Comp: $621.1kMs. Ashley W. Hanscom (Age 55)VP, Principal Accounting Officer & Controller Mr. Etienne MarcusVice President of Finance & Investor RelationsMs. Cheryl M. Slomann (Age 57)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 CompetitorsJack in the BoxNASDAQ:JACKBloomin' BrandsNASDAQ:BLMNPapa John's InternationalNASDAQ:PZZABJ's RestaurantsNASDAQ:BJRIDine Brands GlobalNYSE:DINView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAmerican Century Companies Inc.Bought 9,409 shares on 11/30/2023Ownership: 0.939%Deutsche Bank AGBought 2,713 shares on 11/24/2023Ownership: 0.051%Public Sector Pension Investment BoardSold 26,462 shares on 11/22/2023Ownership: 0.115%Walleye Capital LLCBought 12,900 shares on 11/21/2023Ownership: 0.000%Walleye Trading LLCSold 21,600 shares on 11/21/2023Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CAKE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Cheesecake Factory stock right now? 18 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cheesecake Factory in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 11 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" CAKE shares. View CAKE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Cheesecake Factory's stock price target for 2024? 18 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Cheesecake Factory's stock. Their CAKE share price targets range from $26.00 to $46.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $33.93 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 3.2% 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 beginning of the year. Since then, CAKE stock has increased by 3.7% and is now trading at $32.89. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Cheesecake Factory's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 28th 2024. View our CAKE earnings forecast. How were Cheesecake Factory's earnings last quarter? The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November, 1st. The restaurant operator reported $0.39 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.42 by $0.03. The restaurant operator earned $830.20 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $842.63 million. Cheesecake Factory had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 38.79% and a net margin of 2.47%. Cheesecake Factory's revenue was up 5.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted ($0.03) 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 Wednesday, November 1st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, November 15th will be given a dividend of $0.27 per share on Tuesday, November 28th. This represents a $1.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.28%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, November 14th. 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 3.39%. The dividend payout ratio is 62.43%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, CAKE will have a dividend payout ratio of 35.41% 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 issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 2nd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $3.45 billion-$3.45 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $3.47 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 number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC (6.67%), Earnest Partners LLC (5.68%), Bamco Inc. NY (4.33%), William Blair Investment Management LLC (1.26%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.07%) and Northern Trust Corp (0.98%). 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. 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 12/1/2023 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. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. 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