NASDAQ:CAKE Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Central Bank Gold Heist In Progress (From Colonial Metals) (Ad) Free CAKE Stock Alerts $35.65 -0.11 (-0.31%) (As of 03/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$35.32▼$35.8650-Day Range$32.11▼$36.9752-Week Range$28.58▼$38.19Volume698,875 shsAverage Volume820,948 shsMarket Capitalization$1.82 billionP/E Ratio17.31Dividend Yield3.03%Price Target$34.82 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Cheesecake Factory alerts: Email Address Cheesecake Factory MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.08 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside2.3% Downside$34.82 Price TargetShort InterestBearish13.84% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-4.32Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.38Based on 14 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth12.34%From $3.08 to $3.46 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 Sector70th out of 203 stocksEating Places Industry13th out of 42 stocks 2.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCheesecake Factory has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.08, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $34.82, Cheesecake Factory has a forecasted downside of 2.3% from its current price of $35.65.Amount of Analyst CoverageCheesecake Factory has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted13.84% 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 7.8.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Cheesecake Factory has recently increased by 9.21%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCheesecake Factory pays a meaningful dividend of 3.00%, 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 52.43%. 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 31.21% next year. This indicates that Cheesecake Factory will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 1.8 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreCheesecake Factory has received a -11.22% 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 -4.32. Previous Next 3.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCheesecake Factory has a news sentiment score of 0.38. 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 0.53 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 14 news articles for Cheesecake Factory this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search Interest20 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 Follows7 people have added Cheesecake Factory to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 600% 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 12.34% in the coming year, from $3.08 to $3.46 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Cheesecake Factory is 17.31, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 152.73.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Cheesecake Factory is 17.31, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 22.26.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCheesecake Factory has a PEG Ratio of 1.14. 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 5.69. 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 Ad InvestorPlaceThey said crypto was dead. 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They’ve predicted crypto’s demise for years.March 15, 2024 | msn.comCheesecake Factory Sparks Discussion With Its Optional 18% Tipping PolicyMarch 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comThe Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by AnalystsMarch 14, 2024 | msn.comWoman Strips, Flees After 'Too Hot' Wings At Cheesecake Factory: PDMarch 13, 2024 | msn.comBeet and Avocado SaladMarch 13, 2024 | msn.comCheesecake Factory Cravings: Recreate the Magic at Home with These 25 RecipesMarch 13, 2024 | msn.comHoda Kotb’s dream first date would be at Chili’sMarch 12, 2024 | msn.comThe Cheesecake Factory Just Dropped New Merch — and You're Gonna Want the HoodieMarch 11, 2024 | bizjournals.comFlower Child continues growth spurt under Cheesecake Factory ownershipMarch 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhat Is The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's (NASDAQ:CAKE) Share Price Doing?March 9, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comZacks Research Weighs in on The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's Q1 2024 Earnings (NASDAQ:CAKE)March 9, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comQ1 2024 Earnings Forecast for The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) Issued By Zacks ResearchMarch 6, 2024 | yahoo.comWill San Francisco Cheesecake Factory survive despite Macy's closure?March 1, 2024 | msn.comHere's How To Get A $10 Meal At The Cheesecake FactoryMarch 1, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comThe Best Time To Go To Cheesecake Factory If You Don't Want A CrowdMarch 1, 2024 | msn.comThe Ancient Greek Origins Of The Classic CheesecakeFebruary 29, 2024 | dailymail.co.ukExpert warns restaurants like McDonald's and Cheesecake Factory MUST end menu cost hikes or risk losing even more customers to supermarkets - where price rises are finally ...February 26, 2024 | msn.comThe Cheesecake Factory is as steady as the restaurant business getsFebruary 26, 2024 | msn.comThe Cheesecake Factory Is Thriving in 2024See 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 Earnings2/21/2024Ex-Dividend for 3/19 Dividend3/05/2024Today3/18/2024Dividend Payable3/19/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/08/2024Fiscal 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$34.82 High Stock Price Target$46.00 Low Stock Price Target$28.00 Potential Upside/Downside-2.3%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.08 Research Coverage13 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.06 Trailing P/E Ratio17.31 Forward P/E Ratio11.57 P/E Growth1.14Net Income$101.35 million Net Margins2.95% Pretax Margin2.91% Return on Equity41.66% Return on Assets4.74% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.48 Current Ratio0.46 Quick Ratio0.37 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$3.44 billion Price / Sales0.53 Cash Flow$4.39 per share Price / Cash Flow8.12 Book Value$6.26 per share Price / Book5.69Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares51,120,000Free Float46,668,000Market Cap$1.82 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.48 Social Links A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for March 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: $1.88MMr. David M. Gordon (Age 59)President Comp: $1.23MMr. Matthew Eliot Clark (Age 54)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $914.81kMs. Scarlett A. May (Age 58)Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $828.12kMr. Keith T. Carango (Age 62)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 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 CompetitorsBrinker InternationalNYSE:EATCracker Barrel Old Country StoreNASDAQ:CBRLJack in the BoxNASDAQ:JACKPapa John's InternationalNASDAQ:PZZABloomin' BrandsNASDAQ:BLMNView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipAbles Iannone Moore & Associates Inc.Bought 750 shares on 3/14/2024Ownership: 0.001%Vanguard Group Inc.Sold 66,395 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 10.763%Fisher Asset Management LLCSold 5,689 shares on 3/5/2024Ownership: 0.514%Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MDBought 1,219 shares on 2/16/2024Ownership: 0.065%GSA Capital Partners LLPSold 8,803 shares on 2/16/2024Ownership: 0.049%View All Institutional Transactions CAKE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Cheesecake Factory stock right now? 13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cheesecake Factory in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" CAKE shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CAKE, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View CAKE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Cheesecake Factory's stock price target for 2024? 13 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Cheesecake Factory's shares. Their CAKE share price targets range from $28.00 to $46.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $34.82 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 2.3%. View analysts price targets for CAKE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have CAKE shares performed in 2024? Cheesecake Factory's stock was trading at $35.01 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CAKE stock has increased by 1.8% and is now trading at $35.65. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Cheesecake Factory? Cheesecake Factory saw a increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 29th, there was short interest totaling 6,520,000 shares, an increase of 9.2% from the February 14th total of 5,970,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 837,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 7.8 days. Currently, 13.8% of the shares of the stock are short sold. 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 Wednesday, May 8th 2024. View our CAKE earnings forecast. How were Cheesecake Factory's earnings last quarter? The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 21st. The restaurant operator reported $0.80 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.73 by $0.07. The restaurant operator earned $877 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $876.17 million. Cheesecake Factory had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 41.66% and a net margin of 2.95%. The business's quarterly revenue was down 1.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.56 EPS. How often does Cheesecake Factory pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Cheesecake Factory? Cheesecake Factory announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 15th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 6th will be given a dividend of $0.27 per share on Tuesday, March 19th. This represents a $1.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.03%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 5th. 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 3.00%. The dividend payout ratio is 52.43%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, CAKE will have a dividend payout ratio of 31.21% 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 updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 21st. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $3.6 billion-$3.6 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $3.7 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 variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (10.84%), Vanguard Group Inc. (10.76%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.33%), Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC (1.90%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.10%) and Natixis Advisors L.P. (1.04%). 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. 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 3/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners8,788% Return Predicted For THIS Crypto (already up 40% in 6 months)Paradigm PressCentral Bank Gold Heist In ProgressColonial MetalsLike Tiny Crypto Retirement FundsCrypto 101 MediaThe AI Bottleneck No One is Talking AboutThe Bull ReportMake This $3 Trade the Instant the Opening Bell RingsMonument Traders AllianceSHOCKING Footage From Tesla Gigafactory In Austin, TexasInvestorPlaceThe world’s greatest investmentPorter & CompanyStock-Picking AI Predicts #1 Stock of 2024Altimetry 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. 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