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Cheesecake Factory

CAKE

The Cheesecake Factory is a leader in experiential dining, operating a diverse portfolio of upscale casual and fast-casual restaurant brands.

Market cap
$4.32B+31.3%
Revenue$3.9B+5.7%
Net income$178.6M+12.4%
EPS (diluted)$3.69+13.5%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

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Oct 27, 2026 (in 3 months)
Revenue estimate$945.9M
EPS estimate$0.71

Financials

Q2 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$1.0B+7.7%
Operating income$78.6M+21.3%
Net income$68.4M+24.8%
EPS (diluted)$1.41+23.7%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$195.2M+31.2%
Total debt$562.9M-73.2%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$4.32B+31.3%
Enterprise value$6.23B-10.0%
P/E24.2×+3.7×
P/S1.1×+0.2×

Profitability

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Operating margin5.3%-0.1pp
Net margin4.6%+0.3pp

Competitors

Profile

The Cheesecake Factory is a leader in experiential dining, operating a diverse portfolio of upscale casual and fast-casual restaurant brands. The company leverages a vertically integrated model by producing its signature cheesecakes and baked goods through proprietary bakery facilities for its own restaurants, international licensees, and third-party retail customers. Its core value proposition centers on an extensive scratch-made menu, high-energy hospitality, and premium restaurant locations.

Competitive position

A leader in the upscale casual dining segment known for industry-leading average sales per square foot and a highly complex, scratch-made menu.

GeographiesUnited States, Canada, Mexico, Middle East, Asia
Customer segmentsB2C, B2B
Business modelBrick-and-mortar retail, Licensing, Vertical integration, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
SuppliersPoultry and dairy suppliers, Commodity producers, Landlords and real estate developers, Third-party manufacturers for CPG
CustomersRetail consumers, International licensees, National retail bookstores, Warehouse clubs, Supermarket chains
Listed1983
Employees47.9K
CEODavid Overton
IndustryRestaurants
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Cheesecake Factory's market cap?
Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) has a market capitalization of $4.3B and trades on NASDAQ.
What is Cheesecake Factory's revenue and profitability?
Cheesecake Factory generated $3.9B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $178.6M, representing a net margin of 4.6%. Gross margin stands at 75.9%. These figures are based on the Q2 2026 filing.
Who are Cheesecake Factory's competitors?
Cheesecake Factory's key competitors include Darden Restaurants, BJ's Restaurants, Brinker International, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Cheesecake Factory partner with?
Cheesecake Factory's notable partners include DoorDash, Feeding America, Barnes & Noble.
What subsidiaries does Cheesecake Factory have?
Cheesecake Factory's subsidiaries include Fox Restaurant Concepts.
Where is Cheesecake Factory headquartered?
Cheesecake Factory is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 47,900 people. It has been publicly traded since 1983.