Freedom Capital Markets has initiated coverage on Cheesecake Factory Inc (CAKE) with a Hold rating. This marks the firm's first assessment of the company's investment potential based on its analysis of business conditions and growth prospects.
Headquartered in Calabasas Hills, California, Cheesecake Factory operates approximately 352 restaurants across the U.S. and Canada, employing 47,900 full-time staff. The company owns brands including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, and Flower Child, and operates 34 international locations under licensing agreements.
As of December 16, 2025, Cheesecake Factory's stock is priced at $50.05, with a market capitalization of $2.5 billion. The company's P/E ratio stands at 15.50, and it reported an EPS of 3.29. Notably, it offers a substantial dividend yield of 214.9%.
Upcoming earnings are scheduled for July 27, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $1.28 and revenue of $1.0 billion.
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Analyst consensus indicates a Buy rating, with recent actions showing a mix of ratings across different firms, including a recent Hold initiation by Freedom Capital Markets.