# The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Restaurants
- Exchange: NASDAQ · Trading currency: USD

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated primarily operates restaurants. The company also maintains two bakeries that produce its signature cheesecakes and other baked goods. These products are distributed to its own restaurant network, international licensees, external foodservice operators, third-party bakery customers, retailers, and distributors. The Cheesecake Factory operates 306 restaurants across the United States and Canada, featuring brands such as 208 The Cheesecake Factory locations, 29 North Italia outlets, and various Fox Restaurant Concepts. Furthermore, 29 The Cheesecake Factory...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-22:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $112.44 USD |
| Market Cap | $5.60B |
| P/E (TTM) | 26.96 |
| EPS (TTM) | $4.17 |
| 52-Week Range | $43.07 – $118.63 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.04% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 1.04% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $1.17 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $1.20 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 1 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 11.1% / 3.6% / -3.6% / 2.3% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 30.9% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 25.8% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 32.5% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 27.1% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | $0.3000 | 2026-08-25 |
| 2026-05-13 | $0.3000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-03-04 | $0.3000 | 2026-03-17 |
| 2025-11-10 | $0.2700 | 2025-11-25 |
| 2025-08-12 | $0.2700 | 2025-08-26 |
| 2025-05-14 | $0.2700 | 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-03-05 | $0.2700 | 2025-03-18 |
| 2024-11-13 | $0.2700 | 2024-11-26 |
| 2024-08-14 | $0.2700 | 2024-08-27 |
| 2024-05-21 | $0.2700 | 2024-06-04 |
| 2024-03-05 | $0.2700 | 2024-03-19 |
| 2023-11-14 | $0.2700 | 2023-11-28 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cake/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated do?

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) operates in the Restaurants industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is CAKE's market cap?

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) has a market capitalization of approximately $5.60 billion, as of October 22, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does CAKE pay a dividend?

Yes, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 1.04%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does CAKE pay dividends?

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $1.20 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is CAKE's payout ratio?

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cake
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cake/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cake/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cake/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cake/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cake/peers

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