Cheesecake Factory CAKE Free cash flow margin

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FAQ

What is Cheesecake Factory's free cash flow margin?

Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) reported free cash flow margin of 4.5% in Q1 2026.

How has Cheesecake Factory's free cash flow margin changed year-over-year?

Cheesecake Factory's free cash flow margin increased by 41.4% year-over-year, from 3.2% to 4.5%.

What is the long-term trend for Cheesecake Factory's free cash flow margin?

Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Cheesecake Factory's free cash flow margin has grown at a 45.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 1.9% to 4.1%.

What does free cash flow margin mean?

Free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) as a percentage of revenue, trailing twelve months. Measures how efficiently revenue converts into discretionary cash.