CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE) Form 8-K — Oct 27, 2026
The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) reported record Q3 FY2026 revenue of $1,033.4 million, up ~14% year-over-year, with GAAP diluted EPS of $1.19 (up 80%) and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.02 (up 50%). Comparable sales at its namesake restaurants surged 15.2%, meaningfully outperforming the casual dining industry, and adjusted EBITDA rose 38% to $98.7 million. The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share payable November 24, 2026, and the company repurchased ~29,800 shares for $2.4 million during the quarter. Liquidity stands at $585.3 million against $575 million principal of 2.00% convertible notes due 2030.
Key figures
- Eps
- 1.19
- Guidance
- FY2026: consolidated sales approximately $4.09 billion, net income margin ~5.75%, as many as 26 new restaurant openings, cash capex ~$210 million
- Net Income
- 61300000
- Total Debt
- 575000000
- Revenue Yoy
- 14%
- Cash Position
- 249269000
- Adjusted Ebitda
- $98.7 million, up 38% from PY
- Adjusted Eps Yoy
- up 50% from PY
- Convertible Notes
- 2.00% convertible senior notes due 2030, $575 million principal
- Quarterly Dividend
- $0.30 per share, payable Nov 24, 2026
- Adjusted Diluted Eps
- 1.02
- Q3 Share Repurchases
- ~29,800 shares for $2.4 million
- Total Available Liquidity
- $585.3 million
- Restaurants Owned Operated
- 383
- Cheesecake Factory Comp Sales
- +15.2%
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