Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Cheesecake Factory Hold (4.8 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is CAKE's P/E ratio?

Cheesecake Factory trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 23.7.

When does CAKE report earnings?

Cheesecake Factory's next scheduled report is on Feb 17, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.22.

What is the CAKE price target?

The median analyst price target from 15 analysts is $110.00, with a range of $74.00 – $127.00.

Is CAKE Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Cheesecake Factory as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Does CAKE pay a dividend?

Yes — Cheesecake Factory's dividend yield is 1.1%.

Nama Insights

Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)

Consumer Cyclical · Restaurants · NASDAQ

Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) is a Consumer Cyclical company in the Restaurants industry. It has a market capitalization of $5.32B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 23.7 and a free-cash-flow yield of 3.0%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 4.8% and free cash flow per share grew 45.3%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 4.8 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the leading band of its market.

AI scorecard

Hold · 4.8/10

The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Leading · +127.9% over 12 months ex. last

Top 20% of its market on the past year's steady rise.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-10.0%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$5.32B
Trailing P/E	23.7
Price / book	10.2
Price / sales	1.3
FCF yield	3.0%
Dividend yield	1.1%
Gross margin	43.5%
Operating margin	7.0%
Net margin	4.6%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+4.8%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+4.3%
EPS growth (YoY)	+9.6%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	+45.3%
Beta	1.0
Exchange	NASDAQ
Sector	Consumer Cyclical
Industry	Restaurants

CAKE earnings

Next report: Feb 17, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $1.22). Beat the EPS estimate in 4 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Oct 27, 2026	$1.02	$0.96	+6.2%	$1.03B
Q2 2026	Jul 28, 2026	$1.44	$1.18	+22.0%	$1.03B
Q1 2026	Apr 29, 2026	$1.05	$1.01	+4.0%	$978.83M
Q4 2025	Feb 18, 2026	$1.00	$0.99	+1.0%	$961.56M

CAKE analyst price target

Median target $110.00 from 15 analysts, ranging $74.00 – $127.00.

Restaurants peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
MCD	McDonald's	$195.68B	21.4
SBUX	Starbucks	$120.18B	38.9
CMG	Chipotle Mexican Grill	$43.55B	31.6
YUM	Yum! Brands	$43.35B	25.1
QSR	Restaurant Brands International	$35.56B	19.5
DRI	Darden Restaurants	$25.61B	21.1
YUMC	Yum China	$16.79B	17.3
TXRH	Texas Roadhouse	$12.07B	28.9

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CAKE FAQ

Is CAKE a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Cheesecake Factory Hold (4.8 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is CAKE's P/E ratio?: Cheesecake Factory trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 23.7.
When does CAKE report earnings?: Cheesecake Factory's next scheduled report is on Feb 17, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.22.
What is the CAKE price target?: The median analyst price target from 15 analysts is $110.00, with a range of $74.00 – $127.00.
Is CAKE Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Cheesecake Factory as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does CAKE pay a dividend?: Yes — Cheesecake Factory's dividend yield is 1.1%.