The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated

CAKEยทNASDAQ

$64.88

-0.062%
Consumer CyclicalRestaurants

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates restaurants. It 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. The company owns and operates 306 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands, including 208 The Cheesecake Factory and 29 North Italia; and a collection of Fox Restaurant Concepts, as well as 29 The Cheesecake Factory restaurants under licensing agreements internationally. The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Calabasas, California.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$3.22B
EPS3.1700
P/E Ratio20.47
Earnings Date08/04/2026
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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Street Expectations Map

CAKE ยท NASDAQ

Wall Street analysts project that CAKE stock may experience modest gains over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 65.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 53.00 to a high of 75.00.

Lowest Target
53.00
-18.31%
Consensus Target
65.50
0.96%
Highest Target
75.00
15.60%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 65.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 53.00 to a high of 75.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+1.0%

Fair value territory. Stock trading near consensus target suggests limited near-term catalysts. Focus on fundamental developments.

Analyst Agreement

33.6% spread

Good consensus alignment. Moderate target spread reflects general agreement on value drivers with some variance in assumptions.

Risk-Reward Profile

0.85x

Unfavorable risk-reward. Downside risk exceeds upside potential. Consider defensive positioning or alternative opportunities.

Analyst Conviction

Moderate

Neutral sentiment. Fair value pricing with moderate agreement suggests wait-and-see approach or catalyst-driven opportunity.

Market Sentiment Insight

Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.

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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
3.75B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
3.92B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
3.90B - 3.94B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+4.5%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage15 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
148.43M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
196.66M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
179.40M - 206.70M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+32.5%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage15 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread14%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Forward Estimates of EPS

CAKE ยท NASDAQ
Latest EPS
3.17
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$4.04
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$3.71 - $4.28
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+27.6%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage12 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread14%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
173.34M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
322.85M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
321.20M - 324.50M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+86.2%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage15 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Forward Estimates of EBITDA

CAKE ยท NASDAQ
Latest EBITDA
282.37M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
431.46M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
429.26M - 433.66M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+52.8%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage15 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

CAKE ยท NASDAQ
Latest SG&A Expense
244.91M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
249.55M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
248.27M - 250.82M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+1.9%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage15 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Insider Positioning

CAKE ยท NASDAQ

During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $617K and sold $7.68M worth of CAKE shares, resulting in $7.07M of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

109.2K

6.67M

Net Activity

-6.7M

-$6.67M

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

15.4K

1.01M

Net Activity

-1.0M

-$1.01M

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

13.4K

616.80K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+617K

+$617K

Top Buyers

1
GDM

Gordon David M

Officer: President

13.4K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$617K

Top Sellers

1
OD

Overton David

Director, Officer: Chairman And C.E.O.

104.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$6.35M

2
CME

Clark Matthew Eliot

Officer: Exec Vp, Cfo

7.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$460K

3
MS

May Scarlett

Officer: Evp, General Counsel

5.2K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$328K

4
ASG

Alex Spero G

Officer: Evp Operations - Cfri

4.8K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$316K

5
HAW

Hanscom Ashley W

Officer: Principal Accounting Officer

3.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$194K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $7.07M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.08:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$6.67M

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

5 insider sellers vs. 1 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.