The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated

115.39
USD
+5.17
(+4.69%)
3.68EPS
20.76P/E
3.96BMarket Cap
Feb 24Next Earn
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
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
Basic EPS, GAAP
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
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
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
Dividend per Share
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
Book Value per Share
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
Tangible Book Value per Share
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
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
52
50
49
48
47
45
44
44
48
50
48
48
47
47
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
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
Operating Margin (%)
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
Depreciation Expense
79
83
86
88
93
96
88
91
90
92
93
101
109
113
Net Income, GAAP
114
101
117
139
157
99
127
-253
72
43
101
157
148
179
Effective Tax Rate (%)
26.91
26.9
26.88
27.26
- -
7.8
9.29
- -
- -
- -
- -
8.34
8.88
9.07
Profit Margin (%)
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
Working Capital
-38
-98
-125
-155
-189
-221
-370
-245
-231
-311
-360
-378
-322
-295
LT Debt
- -
- -
- -
- -
10
10
1,480
1,504
1,684
1,702
1,725
1,751
1,894
1,909
Total Equity
577
557
589
603
614
571
572
507
330
292
318
443
436
519
Return on Invested Capital (%)
19.86
18.2
20.58
23.79
- -
17.73
6.71
- -
- -
- -
- -
7.15
6.88
7.28
Return on Capital (%)
19.77
17.86
20.35
23.41
- -
17.48
9.39
- -
- -
- -
- -
7.33
6.42
7.33
Return on Common Equity (%)
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

Capital Structure

USD

•

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

USD

•

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

USD

•

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

USD

•

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

USD

•

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

USD

•

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
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

CEO
David M. Overton
Full Time Employees
48,400
Sector
Consumer services
Industry
Restaurants
Address
26901 Malibu Hills Road Calabasas Hills CA United States 91301
IPO Date
Sep 18, 1992
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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