The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated
CAKENASDAQConsumer DiscretionaryRestaurants
As of Oct 15, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $5.65B
- P/E (TTM)
- 31.65
- Forward P/E
- 31.09
- Dividend yield
- 1.00%
- 52-week range
- $43.07$118.46
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 1.31M
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $113.51 - $117.48 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $118.46 |
| 52-Week Low | $43.07 |
| Open | $113.86 |
| Volume (last close) | 1.49M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 1.31M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 3.88B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 178.62M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 206.40M |
| EPS (TTM) | $3.68 |
| Profit Margin | 4.61% |
| Operating Margin | 6.79% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 34.42% |
| Debt to Equity | 1.42 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.17 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.00% |
| Payout Ratio | 31.75% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 5.65B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 48.49M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 31.65 |
| Forward P/E | 31.09 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 1.46 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 10.89 |
| EV/EBITDA | 19.42 |
| 50-Day MA | $107.32 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $76.26 |
| 1-Year Change | +114.83% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 15, 2026. Data sources and methodology
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated at a Glance
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) has a market capitalization of $5.65B. The stock trades at 31.6× trailing earnings, 31.1× forward earnings and 1.5× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $178.62M on revenue of $3.88B (a 4.6% profit margin) and generated $206.40M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 3.0% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $195.17M in cash and securities against $734.92M of debt, a net debt position of $539.75M.
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.17 per share a year, a 1.00% yield at the Oct 15, 2026 close, with a 32% payout ratio.
The share price is up 114.8% over the past year. At $116.59 (the Oct 15, 2026 close) it sits near the top of its 52-week range of $43.07 to $118.46, above its 200-day moving average of $76.26.
Based on 18 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $98.50, 15.5% below the Oct 15, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated
What is the current stock price for CAKE?
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, CAKE stock trades at $116.59. The 52-week range is $43.07–$118.46, with a day range of $113.51–$117.48.
What is the P/E ratio for CAKE?
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 31.6, meaning investors pay $31.6 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 31.1, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Does CAKE pay dividends?
Yes, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated pays a 1.00% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 15, 2026 close ($1.17 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 31.8%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 11, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for CAKE?
Based on ratings from 18 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for CAKE is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $98.50, a 15.5% downside from the Oct 15, 2026 close of $116.59.
What is the market cap of CAKE?
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's market capitalization is $5.65B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector within the Restaurants industry.