Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedNASDAQ:CAKE Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) Stock Price, News & Analysis $37.38 +0.69 (+1.88%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$36.80▼$37.9350-Day Range$36.69▼$40.7952-Week Range$28.58▼$41.25Volume1.06 million shsAverage Volume937,382 shsMarket Capitalization$1.90 billionP/E Ratio17.15Dividend Yield2.89%Price Target$39.58 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/Downside5.9% Upside$39.58 Price TargetShort InterestBearish12.86% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-4.26Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.30Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$151,778 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth10.41%From $3.17 to $3.50 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.3.77 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector80th out of 201 stocksEating Places Industry17th out of 41 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 10 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 Shorted12.86% 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 5.8.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Cheesecake Factory has recently increased by 0.83%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCheesecake Factory pays a meaningful dividend of 2.79%, 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 30.86% 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 0.30. 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 8 news articles for Cheesecake Factory this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for CAKE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% 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 200% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Cheesecake Factory insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $151,778.00 in 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 10.41% in the coming year, from $3.17 to $3.50 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Cheesecake Factory is 17.15, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 133.27.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Cheesecake Factory is 17.15, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 19.42.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCheesecake Factory has a PEG Ratio of 1.09. 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 5.97. 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. 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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 HeadlinesJuly 26 at 3:49 PM | yahoo.comReview: The Cheesecake Factory's New Triple Berry Bliss Will Wake Up Your Sweet ToothJuly 26 at 3:49 PM | msn.comReview: The Cheesecake Factory's Triple Berry Bliss Cheesecake Left Us Berry PleasedJuly 27, 2024 | WealthPress (Ad)This TSLA short trade is on a nine win hot streakMost Tesla Shareholders are disappointed in the stock's performance in 2024. Year to date, it's down 30%... And things don’t seem to be getting better. That said, one professional trader has found a way to turn Tesla’s demise into a flurry of opportunity… In fact, he has not lost a single trade on Tesla this year. As of this mailing he’s 9 for 9 with incredible wins under his belt. Just see for yourself.July 22, 2024 | msn.comThe Reason Cheesecake Factories Are Decorated So ExtravagantlyJuly 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCheesecake Factory's (CAKE) Outperform Rating Reaffirmed at WedbushJuly 20, 2024 | msn.comElevate your next burger or sandwich with The Cheesecake Factory "Brown Bread" bakery bunsJuly 19, 2024 | msn.comThe Cheesecake Factory Is About To Drop a Berry Good SurpriseJuly 19, 2024 | msn.comThe Cheesecake Factory Just Added a Brand-New Cheesecake to Its MenuJuly 27, 2024 | WealthPress (Ad)This TSLA short trade is on a nine win hot streakMost Tesla Shareholders are disappointed in the stock's performance in 2024. Year to date, it's down 30%... And things don’t seem to be getting better. That said, one professional trader has found a way to turn Tesla’s demise into a flurry of opportunity… In fact, he has not lost a single trade on Tesla this year. As of this mailing he’s 9 for 9 with incredible wins under his belt. Just see for yourself.July 19, 2024 | msn.comBrandon McGinley: When I met JD Vance at a Cheesecake FactoryJuly 19, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comCritical Insights From Cheesecake Factory Analyst Ratings: What You Need To KnowJuly 19, 2024 | msn.comThe Cheesecake Factory Is Debuting a New Flavor—And It’s *So* Perfect for SummerJuly 18, 2024 | benzinga.comIs The Cheesecake Factory Stock Outpacing Its Retail-Wholesale Peers This Year?July 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comThe Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) Receives Average Rating of "Hold" from AnalystsJuly 17, 2024 | seekingalpha.comThe Cheesecake Factory: A Mixed Q2 Industry OutlookJuly 16, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Restaurant Stocks to Buy Now: Q3 EditionJuly 3, 2024 | seekingalpha.comThe Cheesecake Factory: Strategy Won't Be A Piece Of Cake, Outlook Not So SweetJune 6, 2024 | businesswire.comThe Cheesecake Factory Celebrates Dads and Grads With a Sweet Online Gift Card OfferSee 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 Earnings5/08/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/4 Dividend5/21/2024Dividend Payable6/04/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)7/31/2024Fiscal 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$39.58 High Stock Price Target$50.00 Low Stock Price Target$28.00 Potential Upside/Downside+5.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.14 Research Coverage14 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.18 Trailing P/E Ratio17.15 Forward P/E Ratio11.79 P/E Growth1.09Net Income$101.35 million Net Margins3.07% Pretax Margin3.05% Return on Equity42.15% Return on Assets4.87% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.42 Current Ratio0.43 Quick Ratio0.33 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$3.46 billion Price / Sales0.55 Cash Flow$4.48 per share Price / Cash Flow8.34 Book Value$6.26 per share Price / Book5.97Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares50,958,000Free Float46,830,000Market Cap$1.90 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.51 Social Links A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for August 2024. Learn which stocks have the most short interest and how to trade them. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.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:EATBloomin' BrandsNASDAQ:BLMNPapa John's InternationalNASDAQ:PZZAJack in the BoxNASDAQ:JACKView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBank of New York Mellon CorpSold 168,216 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 1.685%Louisiana State Employees Retirement SystemBought 500 shares on 7/24/2024Ownership: 0.046%Leeward Investments LLC MABought 12,213 shares on 7/19/2024Ownership: 0.452%Harbor Capital Advisors Inc.Bought 8,704 shares on 7/9/2024Ownership: 0.044%GAMMA Investing LLCBought 1,064 shares on 7/2/2024Ownership: 0.003%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 the year. Since then, CAKE stock has increased by 6.8% and is now trading at $37.38. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Cheesecake Factory's earnings last quarter? The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 8th. The restaurant operator reported $0.73 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.63 by $0.10. Cheesecake Factory's revenue for the quarter was up 2.9% compared to the same quarter last year. 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 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 others. Who are Cheesecake Factory's major shareholders? Cheesecake Factory's top institutional investors include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.69%), Leeward Investments LLC MA (0.45%), Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.05%) and Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. (0.04%). 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? 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