CAKE - NASDAQ
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated
$64.88
-0.062%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 SnapshotThe Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Management Team
Mr. Donald Evans
Chief Marketing Officer & Senior Vice President
Mr. Matthew Eliot Clark
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Compensation
$1,161,115
Ms. Scarlett A. May J.D.
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Compensation
$1,079,537
Mr. David M. Overton
Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Compensation
$2,463,730
Mr. David M. Gordon
President
Compensation
$1,546,235
Mr. Keith T. Carango
President of The Cheesecake Factory Bakery Incorporated
Compensation
$819,482
Ms. Cheryl M. Slomann
Senior Vice President of Finance & Compliance
Compensation
$329,239
Ms. Dina R. Barmasse-Gray
Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Mr. Etienne Marcus
Vice President of Finance & Investor Relations
Ms. Ashley W. Hanscom
Vice President, Principal Accounting Officer & Controller
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Insider Positioning
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
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0.00
109.2K
6.67M
-6.7M
-$6.67M
3-6 Months
0
0.00
15.4K
1.01M
-1.0M
-$1.01M
6-9 Months
0
0.00
0
0.00
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+$0
9-12 Months
13.4K
616.80K
0
0.00
+617K
+$617K
Top Buyers
Gordon David M
Officer: President
$617K
Top Sellers
Overton David
Director, Officer: Chairman And C.E.O.
$6.35M
Clark Matthew Eliot
Officer: Exec Vp, Cfo
$460K
May Scarlett
Officer: Evp, General Counsel
$328K
Alex Spero G
Officer: Evp Operations - Cfri
$316K
Hanscom Ashley W
Officer: Principal Accounting Officer
$194K
Insider Activity Analysis
Net Insider Sentiment
Strong bearish signal with $7.07M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.
Buy/Sell Ratio
Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.
Recent Trend (3 Months)
Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchases—may warrant investigation into company developments.
Insider Participation
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.
SEC Filings
CAKE - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 10, 2026 | May 28, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2025 N/A | April 10, 2025 | May 22, 2025 | 2025 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2024 N/A | April 18, 2024 | May 30, 2024 | 2024 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A N/A | April 20, 2023 | April 20, 2023 | ||
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2022 N/A | April 07, 2022 | May 19, 2022 | 2022 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2021 N/A | April 15, 2021 | May 27, 2021 | 2021 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2020 N/A | April 16, 2020 | May 28, 2020 | 2020 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2019 N/A | April 18, 2019 | May 30, 2019 | 2019 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2018 N/A | April 19, 2018 | May 31, 2018 | 2018 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2017 N/A | April 25, 2017 | June 08, 2017 | 2017 |
Research Paths
Snapshot
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Value Model
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Statements
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Earnings Call
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Dividends
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Analyst Expectations
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