CAKE — The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated
Dividend Grades
vs Consumer Cyclical sector| Metric | CAKE | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.48% | 2.13% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 24.57% | 12.89% |
| Payout Ratio | 33.3% | 33.4% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 5 | 14 |
| 1Y Total Return | +30.1% | 14.6% |
Grades compare this stock to Consumer Cyclical sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
0.00%
3-Year Growth
10.06%
5-Year Growth
24.57%
10-Year Growth
3.99%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
May 13, 2026
Last Payment
May 26, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | $0.3000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 4, 2026 | $0.3000 | +11.11% |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.2700 | 0.00% |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $0.2700 | 0.00% |
| May 14, 2025 | $0.2700 | 0.00% |
| Mar 5, 2025 | $0.2700 | 0.00% |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $0.2700 | 0.00% |
| Aug 14, 2024 | $0.2700 | 0.00% |
| May 21, 2024 | $0.2700 | 0.00% |
| Mar 5, 2024 | $0.2700 | 0.00% |
| Nov 14, 2023 | $0.2700 | 0.00% |
| Aug 15, 2023 | $0.2700 | 0.00% |
| May 23, 2023 | $0.2700 | 0.00% |
| Mar 7, 2023 | $0.2700 | 0.00% |
| Nov 14, 2022 | $0.2700 | 0.00% |
| Aug 9, 2022 | $0.2700 | 0.00% |
| May 10, 2022 | $0.2700 | -25.00% |
| Mar 6, 2020 | $0.3600 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2019 | $0.3600 | 0.00% |
| Aug 13, 2019 | $0.3600 | +9.09% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
33.3%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
32.3%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $1.06 | $52.18M |
| Q1 2025 | $0.69 | $36.10M |
| Q2 2025 | $1.18 | $15.29M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.68 | $53.56M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of June 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.