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Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$110.71 -4.68 (-4.06%)
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Cheesecake Factory Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
1.08%
Annual Dividend
$1.20
Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date
Nov. 10
Upcoming Payment Date
Nov. 24
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
24.57%
Dividend Payout Ratio
28.44%

Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and a dividend yield of 1.08%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, November 10, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $0.30 per share, scheduled for Tuesday, November 24, 2026. The company currently pays out 28.44% of its earnings and 21.35% of its cash flow as dividends.

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CAKE Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Cheesecake Factory's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

CAKE Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Cheesecake Factory's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Cheesecake Factory vs. The Competition

Compare Cheesecake Factory's annual dividend and yield with averages for Consumer Discretionary and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeCheesecake FactoryConsumer Discretionary CompaniesNASDAQ Companies
Annual Dividend$1.20$0.12$1.80
Dividend Yield1.08%3.07%4.42%

Cheesecake Factory Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings28.44%
Based on This Year's Estimate25.64%
Based on Next Year's Estimate23.39%
Based on Cashflow21.35%

Cheesecake Factory Dividend History by Quarter

Dividend Date
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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
10/21/2026quarterly$0.30 - 1.11%11/10/202611/10/202611/24/2026
7/23/2026quarterly$0.30 - 1.06%8/11/20268/11/20268/25/2026
4/23/2026quarterly$0.30 - 2.12%5/13/20265/13/20265/26/2026
2/12/2026quarterly$0.30+$0.03
11.11%
1.87%3/4/20263/4/20263/17/2026
10/22/2025quarterly$0.27 - 2.35%11/10/202511/11/202511/25/2025
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7/11/2025quarterly$0.27 - 1.71%8/12/20258/12/20258/26/2025
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2/13/2025quarterly$0.27 - 1.99%3/5/20253/5/20253/18/2025

This table shows Cheesecake Factory's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Cheesecake Factory Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Cheesecake Factory is 1.08%. Learn more on CAKE's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for CAKE shares is $1.20. Learn more on CAKE's annual dividend history.

Cheesecake Factory pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Cheesecake Factory's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.30 per share will be made to shareholders on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.

Cheesecake Factory's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.30 per share was made to shareholders on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

Cheesecake Factory's next ex-dividend date is Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Cheesecake Factory's most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 24.57% per year.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.03 on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for CAKE is:
  • 28.44% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 25.64% based on this year's estimates
  • 23.39% based on next year's estimates
  • 21.35% based on cash flow

Cheesecake Factory's dividend yield of 1.09% is lower than the average Consumer Discretionary company that issues a dividend. Cheesecake Factory's dividend payout ratio of 28.44% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Cheesecake Factory stock as a Hold, forecasting limited upside or downside, with the stock seen as fairly valued at this time.


MarketBeat compiles Cheesecake Factory dividend data from multiple sources, with the most recent dividend announced on 10/21/2026.
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