CAKE Stock News & Sentiment

Here is how Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) and Brinker International (EAT) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (the “Cheesecake Factory”) (NASDAQ: CAKE) today announced the pricing of its offering of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.00% convertible senior notes due 2030 (the “notes”) in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The offering size was increased from the previously an.

Cheesecake Factory's same-store sales grew modestly, driven by higher average checks, while Flower Child and North Italia outperformed with significant year-over-year growth. Flower Child's fast-casual model offers better scalability and quicker payback periods compared to Cheesecake Factory, making it a high-growth opportunity. Cheesecake Factory's financial health is stable, with strong FCF and manageable debt, but its growth is slower compared to its satellite concepts.

We continue to rate The Cheesecake Factory a hold, highlighting its strong revenue growth, margin improvements, and positive comparable sales trends. The company's strategic cost management and easing inflation have led to improved margins, with food and labor expenses showing notable reductions. CAKE's earnings growth is robust, with Q4 adjusted EPS rising significantly year-over-year, and the stock remains attractively valued at less than 15X forward earnings.

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.04 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.92 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.80 per share a year ago.

Cheesecake Factory Inc. on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit and revenue that were above expectations, amid demand for what executives called “distinct, high-quality dining experiences.”