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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated

CAKENASDAQConsumer DiscretionaryRestaurants

$114.92Today:- (-)1Y +116.03%

As of Oct 16, 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)
1.33M

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 18 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 18 unique analysts
(21 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence9.0:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$98.50
−14.29% downside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest CAKE Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Brian Bittner
Oppenheimer
BuyMaintains
$101.00 → $122.00
Aparajita Dutta
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Harendra Ray
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Zachary Fadem
Wells Fargo
HoldReiterates
$90.00 → $105.00
Sara Senatore
BofA Securities
HoldMaintains
$98.00 → $117.00
John Ivankoe
JP Morgan
HoldMaintains
$92.00 → $105.00
Unknown Analyst
Baird
HoldMaintains
$90.00 → $105.00
David Bartosiak
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Christine Dooley
Argus Research
BuyMaintains
$72.00 → $110.00
Amit Kr Ram
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Jim Salera
Stephens
HoldMaintains
$80.00 → $93.00
Christine Dooley
Argus Research
BuyMaintains
$72.00 → $110.00
Sharon Zackfia
William Blair
BuyReiterates
-
Nick Setyan
Mizuho
HoldMaintains
$85.00 → $93.00
Dennis Geiger
UBS
SellMaintains
$60.00
Jon Tower
Citi
BuyMaintains
$90.00 → $104.00
Brian Bittner
Oppenheimer
BuyMaintains
$91.00 → $101.00
Brian Harbour
Morgan Stanley
HoldDowngrades
$50.00 → $80.00
Andy Barish
Jefferies
HoldUpgrades
$75.00 → $88.00

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 7, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for CAKE?

The analyst consensus rating for CAKE is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 18 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for CAKE?

The average 12-month price target for CAKE is $98.50, representing a downside of 14.3% from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $114.92.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.