Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE)

Cheesecake Factory Inc. (CAKE) stock has shown a positive trend over the past six months and year. Recent events impacting the stock include strong financial performance in Q2 2025, with revenues of $955.8 million and adjusted EPS of $1.16, exceeding analyst estimates. Comparable sales at The Cheesecake Factory restaurants increased by 1.2% year-on-year in Q2 2025. Analyst firms have updated their ratings and price targets for CAKE, with Mizuho initiating coverage with an "Outperform" rating and a $70 price target on October 28, 2025.

Demand for Cheesecake Factory products and services exhibits seasonality, with a notable spike in interest in January 2025. The company's Q4 2024 performance showed the strongest revenue growth, attributed to this seasonality. The company also strategically updates its menu twice a year to align with changing tastes and food trends.

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates and licenses a diverse portfolio of full-service restaurants, including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Flower Child, Grand Lux Cafe, RockSugar Southeast Asian Kitchen, and Social Monk Asian Kitchen. The company is known for its extensive menu, featuring over 250 items and more than 30 varieties of cheesecakes and baked products. Its bakery division produces cheesecakes and baked goods for its restaurants, international licensees, and third-party customers.

The Cheesecake Factory operates 365 restaurants across the United States and Canada, with 214 locations in the U.S. and 35 international restaurants under licensing agreements. The company plans to open up to 25 new restaurants in 2025, including Cheesecake Factory sites and international locations.

The Cheesecake Factory maintains a strong brand reputation, recognized for its "experiential dining" and culinary focus. The company was named to the FORTUNE Magazine "100 Best Companies to Work For®" list for the twelfth consecutive year in 2025. Guest satisfaction scores improved in Q1 2025. The company consistently introduces new menu items, which have been positively received.

The ownership structure of Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) stock includes institutional, retail, and individual investors. Institutional investors hold a significant portion, with approximately 66.06% or 97.77% of the company's stock. David M. Overton, the company's founder, is the largest individual shareholder, owning 517,949 shares, representing 1.04% of the company.