The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated

CAKE
The Cheesecake Factory IncorporatedUS flagNASDAQ Global Select
112.59
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5.59BMarket Cap
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated
CAKE
(NASDAQ Global Select)

Recent

price

112.59

P/E

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2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
TTM
FRC
28.17
31.18
34.01
35.96
39.88
43.02
47.43
48.17
51.53
56.49
45.21
61.59
66.31
71.18
74.95
80.19
83.18
Revenue per Share
1.39
1.7
1.85
2.19
2.04
2.39
2.91
3.35
2.19
2.9
-6.08
1.13
0.87
2.1
3.28
3.17
3.83
Basic EPS, GAAP
2.09
2.1
2.02
1.85
2.5
1.88
4.15
2.48
4.1
3.25
-1.09
3.06
0.98
1.35
2.24
3.29
4.4
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
- -
- -
0.24
0.52
0.61
0.74
0.88
1.06
1.24
1.38
0.36
0.4
0.85
1.1
1.11
1.12
1.19
Dividend per Share
9.92
9.93
10.86
11.15
11.16
12
12.65
13.37
12.74
12.77
6.33
6.32
5.71
6.28
8.64
8.79
10.43
Book Value per Share
9.85
9.66
10.52
10.79
10.74
11.55
12.16
12.85
12.15
3.01
0.78
1.5
0.79
1.31
3.73
3.72
5.36
Tangible Book Value per Share
59
56
53
52
50
49
48
47
45
44
44
48
50
48
48
47
47
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
1,659
1,758
1,809
1,878
1,977
2,101
2,276
2,261
2,332
2,483
1,983
2,928
3,303
3,440
3,582
3,752
3,877
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
8.04
8.26
8.87
9.23
8.08
8.96
9.43
7.81
6.33
5.69
-5.99
4.57
3.04
5.09
6.2
6.87
6.98
Operating Margin (%)
72
72
74
79
83
86
88
93
96
88
91
90
92
93
101
109
113
Depreciation Expense
82
96
98
114
101
117
139
157
99
127
-253
72
43
101
157
148
179
Net Income, GAAP
26.44
25.88
26.54
26.91
26.9
26.88
27.26
- -
7.8
9.29
- -
- -
- -
- -
8.34
8.88
9.07
Effective Tax Rate (%)
4.92
5.45
5.44
6.09
5.12
5.55
6.13
6.96
4.25
5.13
-12.78
2.47
1.31
2.95
4.38
3.96
4.61
Profit Margin (%)
-17
-47
-23
-38
-98
-125
-155
-189
-221
-370
-245
-231
-311
-360
-378
-322
-295
Working Capital
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
10
10
1,480
1,504
1,684
1,702
1,725
1,751
1,894
1,909
LT Debt
592
543
580
577
557
589
603
614
571
572
507
330
292
318
443
436
519
Total Equity
16.09
18.7
20.48
21.39
20.1
23.43
25.41
- -
22.02
9.15
- -
- -
- -
- -
8.9
9.46
9.65
Return on Invested Capital (%)
15.57
17.51
17.54
19.77
17.86
20.35
23.41
- -
17.48
9.39
- -
- -
- -
- -
7.33
6.42
7.33
Return on Capital (%)
14.74
16.87
17.54
19.77
17.86
20.35
23.41
25.87
16.72
22.28
-62.03
17.36
13.86
33.23
41.18
33.74
38.83
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'25
Mar'26
Jun'26
ST Debt
236
239
172
LT Borrowings
561
562
563
LT Finance Leases
1,332
1,341
1,346
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
50
50
50
Market Capitalization
2,506
2,726
3,959

Working Capital

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'25
Mar'26
Jun'26
Total Current Assets
455
465
419
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
216
235
195
Accounts Receivable, Net
- -
77
86
Inventories
54
51
51
Total Current Liabilities
777
781
714
Payables & Accruals
298
354
358
ST Debt
236
239
172
Deferred Revenue
213
188
183

Growth Rates

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
-1.36%
0.07%
-1.58%
Free Cash Flow
-35.03%
-65.55%
44.07%
Net Income, GAAP
-25.96%
3.08%
-5.33%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
7.06%
14.69%
4.75%
Total Cash Common Dividend
1,234.22%
2,476.44%
-1.6%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
891
904
865
921
3,582
2025
927
956
907
962
3,752
2026
979
1,030
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
0.7
1.1
0.63
0.86
3.28
2025
0.69
1.18
0.68
0.62
3.17
2026
1.06
1.47
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
0.27
0.29
0.27
0.28
1.11
2025
0.26
0.31
0.27
0.27
1.12
2026
0.31
0.34
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- -
- -
Business
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates as a full-service restaurant company primarily engaged in the casual dining segment. Its core offerings include an extensive menu featuring signature cheesecakes and other desserts; a broad range of lunch and dinner entrees such as appetizers, seafood, poultry, steaks, pasta, and specialty dishes; and beverage services including cocktails, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks. The company operates multiple restaurant brands including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Flower Child, and Fox Restaurant Concepts, with additional brands like Culinary Dropout under its portfolio. It offers dine-in, takeout, and catering services primarily across the United States, with some expansion plans into new geographic markets. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Calabasas, California, The Cheesecake Factory has evolved into a multi-brand restaurant group with more than 340 locations across its brands as of 2025. Recent developments include aggressive expansion with 23 new restaurant openings in fiscal 2024, surpassing their initial expectations. This expansion includes new locations under The Cheesecake Factory brand, North Italia, Flower Child, and Fox Restaurant Concepts. The company is planning to open up to 25 new restaurants in 2025 across all its brands, including up to four new Cheesecake Factory locations. It also launched a significant menu overhaul in early 2025, introducing over 20 new food and beverage items spanning appetizers, entrees, and desserts to appeal to diverse tastes and budgets. Additionally, the company has continued to strengthen its portfolio through the national expansion of Culinary Dropout and maintaining strong operational performance with improvements in comparable restaurant sales and profitability. The Cheesecake Factory’s recent strategic moves focus on unit growth, menu innovation, and portfolio diversification through its subsidiary brands. It is noted for its experiential dining concepts and high-quality offerings, targeting casual dining consumers across various U.S. regions. The company remains focused on leveraging its scale and operational strengths to drive long-term shareholder value, underpinned by solid financial performance and expanding its footprint in the competitive casual dining industry. The company maintains robust innovation in its dessert lineup, regularly introducing new cheesecake varieties alongside its diverse culinary offerings. In summary, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a leading casual dining restaurant operator known for its extensive menu and distinctive dessert offerings. It actively grows through new restaurant development across its multi-concept portfolio while driving menu innovation and operational efficiencies. Headquartered in California and founded in 1978, it continues to expand its presence primarily in the United States with a strategic focus on enhancing consumer experiences and long-term profitability through its diversified restaurant brands and new product offerings in 2024–2025.

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