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Adding The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $33.86 -0.35 (-1.02%) (As of 03/24/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$33.33▼$34.2950-Day Range$33.86▼$40.9352-Week Range$26.05▼$41.28Volume1.28 million shsAverage Volume960,640 shsMarket Capitalization$1.75 billionP/E Ratio40.80Dividend Yield3.19%Price Target$35.67 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Cheesecake Factory MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold1.79 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside5.3% Upside$35.67 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.83Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.02Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth21.35%From $2.81 to $3.41 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.1.91 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector142nd out of 209 stocksEating Places Industry35th out of 43 stocks 1.9 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCheesecake Factory has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 1.79, and is based on 1 buy rating, 9 hold ratings, and 4 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $35.67, Cheesecake Factory has a forecasted upside of 5.3% from its current price of $33.86.Amount of Analyst CoverageCheesecake Factory has been the subject of 11 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for CAKE. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCheesecake Factory pays a meaningful dividend of 3.16%, 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 130.12%. 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 31.67% next year. This indicates that Cheesecake Factory will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 2.1 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreCheesecake Factory has received a 1.80% net impact score from Upright. Cheesecake Factory seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Jobs", "Taxes", and "Relationships". The positive contribution in the "Relationships" impact category is mostly driven by its "Beer served at a restaurant", "Wine served at a restaurant", "Vegetarian meals served in restaurants", and "Spaghetti dishes" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Cheesecake Factory is -2.83. Previous Next 1.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCheesecake Factory has a news sentiment score of 0.02. 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 0.51 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Cheesecake Factory this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 14 people have searched for CAKE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -13% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 3 people have added Cheesecake Factory to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% 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 8.20% of the stock of Cheesecake Factory is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions88.67% 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 21.35% in the coming year, from $2.81 to $3.41 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Cheesecake Factory is 40.80, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 119.30.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Cheesecake Factory is 40.80, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 35.24.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCheesecake Factory has a PEG Ratio of 2.44. 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 5.96. 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) StockCheesecake Factory, Inc. engages in the operation of restaurant chains. It operates through The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Other FRC and Other segments. The Cheesecake Factory segment offers appetizers, pizza, seafood, steaks, chicken, burgers, small plates, pastas, salads, sandwiches and omelettes, and a selection of gluten-free items. The North Italia segment specializes in Italian cuisine. The Other FRC segment includes brands acquired from Fox Restaurant Concepts. The Other segment consists of the Flower Child brand, along with other businesses. The company was founded by David M. Overton, Oscar Overton and Evelyn Overton in 1972 and is headquartered in Calabasas Hills, CA.Read More 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 Stock News HeadlinesMarch 25, 2023 | msn.comForget 3-D-Printed Cars. Someone Made a 3-D-Printed Cheesecake.March 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comShould We Be Cautious About The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's (NASDAQ:CAKE) ROE Of 15%?March 26, 2023 | Stansberry Research (Ad)The gold catalyst we’ve waited forIf you thought the SVB meltdown was bad… watch out. Because even bigger red flag just appeared. This signal proves that a recession is likely right around the corner. It will take most by surprise. Stocks will crash. Millions will go jobless, and lose their homes. But there is ONE important step you should take today to make sure you come out the other side OK. March 20, 2023 | msn.comAnti-trans rant at Cheesecake Factory in San Francisco caught on videoMarch 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comCheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Research Coverage Started at StockNews.comMarch 16, 2023 | msn.com‘It’s tough times out here for trans people’: Self-identified TERF harasses trans woman at Cheesecake FactoryMarch 11, 2023 | msn.comAnti-trans encounter in San Francisco caught on cameraMarch 10, 2023 | msn.comTrans woman captures harassment at S.F. Cheesecake Factory in viral TikTok videoMarch 26, 2023 | Stansberry Research (Ad)The gold catalyst we’ve waited forIf you thought the SVB meltdown was bad… watch out. Because even bigger red flag just appeared. This signal proves that a recession is likely right around the corner. It will take most by surprise. Stocks will crash. Millions will go jobless, and lose their homes. But there is ONE important step you should take today to make sure you come out the other side OK. March 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRestaurant Stock Has Room to RunMarch 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why We're Wary Of Buying Cheesecake Factory's (NASDAQ:CAKE) For Its Upcoming DividendFebruary 27, 2023 | msn.comCheesecake Factory marks 45th anniversary this weekFebruary 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhen Should You Buy The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE)?February 23, 2023 | seekingalpha.comCheesecake Factory projects further price increases to protect marginsFebruary 23, 2023 | msn.comWhat's Happening With Cheesecake Factory Shares Today?February 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCheesecake Factory (CAKE) Q4 Earnings Meet, Revenues LagFebruary 23, 2023 | msn.comCheesecake Factory Q4 earnings miss estimates as same-store sales increase 4% despite higher menu pricesFebruary 22, 2023 | marketwatch.comCheesecake Factory Shares Down on Swing to 4Q LossFebruary 22, 2023 | msn.comDaughter pranks her mom while she's having dinner at Cheesecake Factory by sending her a drink!February 22, 2023 | msn.comWhy Cheesecake Factory Stock Is Moving In Wednesday's After-Hours SessionFebruary 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Cheesecake Factory Reports Results for Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2022 and Provides Business UpdateFebruary 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCheesecake Factory earnings miss, same-store sales boosted by higher menu pricesFebruary 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCheesecake Factory stock slips amid revenue miss, Teladoc stock falls on earnings beatFebruary 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Cheesecake Factory to Present at Upcoming Investor ConferencesFebruary 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Cheesecake Factory at Home Makes Grocery Shopping Sweeter With New Premium Cheesecake Ice Cream BarsFebruary 12, 2023 | nypost.comCheesecake Factory diner claims her boyfriend found a rubber glove in his mealFebruary 6, 2023 | msn.comDecadent desserts propelling Baltimore's Hiatus Cheesecake to next levelSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart 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 Earnings2/22/2023Ex-Dividend for 3/21 Dividend3/07/2023Dividend Payable3/21/2023Today3/26/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)4/26/2023Fiscal 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$35.67 High Stock Price Forecast$44.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$29.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+5.3%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)1.79 Research Coverage14 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.83 Trailing P/E Ratio40.80 Forward P/E Ratio12.05 P/E Growth2.44Net Income$43.12 million Net Margins1.31% Pretax Margin1.00% Return on Equity22.89% Return on Assets2.76% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.60 Current Ratio0.53 Quick Ratio0.44 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$3.30 billion Price / Sales0.53 Cash Flow$3.25 per share Price / Cash Flow10.43 Book Value$5.68 per share Price / Book5.96Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares51,650,000Free Float47,417,000Market Cap$1.75 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.43 Social Links Key ExecutivesDavid M. OvertonChairman & Chief Executive OfficerDavid M. GordonPresidentMatthew Eliot ClarkChief Financial Officer & Executive Vice PresidentScarlett A. MaySecretary, Executive VP & General CounselCheryl M. SlomannChief Accounting Officer, Senior VP & ControllerKey CompetitorsJack in the BoxNASDAQ:JACKBrinker InternationalNYSE:EATBloomin' BrandsNASDAQ:BLMNDine Brands GlobalNYSE:DINCracker Barrel Old Country StoreNASDAQ:CBRLView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsTeachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckyBought 2,303 shares on 2/22/2023Ownership: 0.029%Truist Financial CorpBought 2,048 shares on 2/17/2023Ownership: 0.115%Chartwell Investment Partners LLCBought 54,500 shares on 2/16/2023Ownership: 0.531%American TrustBought 6,472 shares on 2/16/2023Ownership: 0.013%Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLCBought 291 shares on 2/15/2023Ownership: 0.065%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CAKE Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Cheesecake Factory stock right now? 14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cheesecake Factory in the last year. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 9 hold ratings and 1 buy rating 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 forecast for 2023? 14 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Cheesecake Factory's stock. Their CAKE share price forecasts range from $29.00 to $44.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $35.67 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 5.3% 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 shares have increased by 6.8% and is now trading at $33.86. 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, April 26th 2023. View our CAKE earnings forecast. How were Cheesecake Factory's earnings last quarter? The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 22nd. The restaurant operator reported $0.56 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.56. The restaurant operator earned $892.80 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $902.64 million. Cheesecake Factory had a net margin of 1.31% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 22.89%. The company's revenue was up 14.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.49 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, February 22nd. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 8th will be paid a dividend of $0.27 per share on Tuesday, March 21st. This represents a $1.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.19%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 7th. 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), AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF (EATZ), VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (CSB), WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund (DGRS), SPDR S&P 600 Small CapValue ETF (SLYV), Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (VIOV), iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (IJS) and Small Cap US Equity Select ETF (RNSC). 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 3.16%. The dividend payout ratio is 130.12%. 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 31.67% 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 first quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 23rd. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $850.00 million-$880.00 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $862.76 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 Bamco Inc. NY (5.46%), Earnest Partners LLC (5.43%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.29%), Fred Alger Management LLC (1.84%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.75%) and William Blair Investment Management LLC (1.52%). 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 $33.86. How much money does Cheesecake Factory make? Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) has a market capitalization of $1.75 billion and generates $3.30 billion in revenue each year. The restaurant operator earns $43.12 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.83 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. 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