CAKE at a glance
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE, SEC CIK 887596) filed its latest 10-K annual report on February 23, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 3, 2026, an 8-K current report on July 29, 2026 and Form 4 insider filings as recently as September 3, 2026. SignalX summarizes each filing with AI and tracks the company's insider trades and institutional holders.
- For the fiscal year ended December 30, 2025 (FY2025), CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE) reported revenue of $3.8 billion (up 4.7% from FY2024) and net income of $148.4 million. Diluted EPS was $3.06.
- As of June 30, 2026, 34 institutional investment managers tracked by SignalX reported holding CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE) shares worth $2.5 billion in 13F-HR filings.
- The most recent insider open-market sale reported on Form 4 was by Meyer Janice L. on August 17, 2026 of 1,958 shares at $109.36 per share.
- In the last 90 days, CAKE insiders reported 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 12 open-market sales ($22.3M) on Form 4, a net sale of $22.3M.
Source: SEC EDGAR (XBRL financial data, 13F-HR and Form 4 filings).
- Revenue · FY2025
- $3.8B
- +4.7% vs prior year
- Insiders · 90 days
- 0 buys · 12 sells
- Net −$22.3M
- 13F holders
- 34 funds
- $2.5B · +2 vs prior quarter
- Latest 8-K
- Jul 29, 2026
- Item 7.01
AI 10-K Annual Report Analysis
Latest 10-K, fiscal year ended Dec 30, 2025
Business Overview
- Core business: Operates experiential dining restaurants including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Flower Child, and Fox Restaurant Concepts in US and Canada
- New emphasis: Recorded $23.0 million impairment expenses mainly on North Italia, Grand Lux Cafe, and Other FRC locations, reflecting strategic portfolio review
- Strategic shift: Focus on optimizing brand mix by closing or relocating underperforming restaurants and addressing lease terminations
- Quantitative highlights: Long-lived assets and lease assets increased to $869.7M and $1.44B, respectively; net income $148.4M vs $156.8M in prior year
- Noteworthy fact: Significant increase in cash and equivalents to $215.7M from $84.2M, driven by improved operating cash flow of $301.3M in fiscal 2025
Risk Factors
- Interest rate risk on Revolver Facility borrowings, potential $1.1 million annual interest expense increase from 1% rate rise
- Market risk from variable life insurance investments affecting net income by $3.2 million decline with 10% asset value drop
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Commodity and wage inflation returned to historical levels in fiscal 2024 after recent volatility
- No hedging contracts in place as of fiscal 2025 year-end for managing commodity cost risk
- 1% hypothetical food cost increase impacts food and beverage costs by $8.1 million in fiscal 2025 and 2024
- Supply risks from geopolitical events, weather, and international factors remain significant risks
- Management negotiating contracts for key commodities in fiscal 2026 but success not guaranteed
AI summary of the CAKE 10-K filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGARHow to read a 10-K
AI 10-Q Quarterly Report Analysis
Latest 10-Q, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026
Management Discussion & Analysis
- No profitability, margin, or segment performance figures disclosed
- Headwinds: inflation, wage and benefit costs, insurance, tariffs, supply-chain disruptions, geopolitical risks
- Outlook: expectations for sales growth, margin management, earnings growth, dividends, and share repurchases disclosed as forward-looking statements
Risk Factors
- No material changes to risk factors from the December 30, 2025 Form 10-K
- Share repurchase restrictions tied to Loan Agreement financial covenants and defined-ratio limits
- Repurchase authorization increased by 5.0 million shares to 66.0 million on February 12, 2026
- Cumulative repurchases reached 60.4 million shares costing $2,012.1 million through June 30, 2026
AI summary of the CAKE 10-Q filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGAR10-K vs 10-Q vs 8-K
AI 8-K Current Report Analysis
The most recent material events, by 8-K item
Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure
- FY2026 net income margin target corrected to 5.4%, replacing erroneous 5% figure
- Revised investor presentation posted July 29, 2026, with corrected slide 31
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- 2Q26 revenue $1.0B, up 8% year over year, with net income $69M, up 25%
- Adjusted diluted EPS $1.44, up 24%, and adjusted EBITDA $118M, up 18%
Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Q2 fiscal 2026 results ended June 30, 2026
- Financial details furnished in Exhibit 99.1 press release
Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure
- Updated Investor Presentation posted July 28, 2026
- Exhibit 99.2 contains the presentation and is furnished under Regulation FD
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- Q2 revenue $1,029.6M, up from $955.8M; GAAP EPS $1.41 versus $1.14
- Comparable Cheesecake Factory sales increased 5.8%, signaling strong traffic and brand momentum
Item 8.01: Other Events
- Quarterly cash dividend declared at $0.30 per share
- Payment scheduled for August 25, 2026
Item 5.07: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- All eight director nominees elected for terms ending at the 2027 annual meeting
- KPMG LLP ratified as independent auditor for fiscal 2026 ending December 29, 2026
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Recent Insider Transactions (Form 4)
Latest reported trades by officers, directors and 10% owners
| Insider | Type | Date | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRANSDORF JEROME I | G | Sep 1, 2026 | 200 | - |
| KRANSDORF JEROME I | G | Aug 26, 2026 | 800 | - |
| Meyer Janice L. | Sell | Aug 17, 2026 | 1,958 | $109.36 |
| Gordon David M | Sell | Aug 10, 2026 | 16,866 | $109.98 |
| Ames Edie A | Sell | Aug 10, 2026 | 3,000 | $106.95 |
| Gordon David M | Sell | Aug 10, 2026 | 15,084 | $110.08 |
| Gordon David M | M | Aug 10, 2026 | 11,040 | $40.16 |
| Gordon David M | M | Aug 10, 2026 | 5,826 | $34.91 |
Financial SummaryXBRL
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | |||
| Revenue | - | $3.6B | $3.8B |
| Operating Income | - | $178.3M | $187.3M |
| Net Income | $101.4M | $156.8M | $148.4M |
| Op. Margin | - | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Net Margin | - | 4.4% | 4.0% |
| Balance Sheet | |||
| Total Assets | $2.8B | $3.0B | $3.3B |
| Equity | - | $443.5M | $436.4M |
| ROE | - | 35.4% | 34.0% |
| Per Share | |||
| EPS | $2.07 | $3.20 | $3.06 |
| Cash Flow | |||
| Operating CF | - | $268.3M | $301.3M |
| CapEx | $151.6M | $160.4M | $146.2M |
Source: XBRL data in CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE)'s 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, in USD. Compare across companies →
13F Fund Holdings: Quarterly Trend
Latest: Q2 2026Aggregate CAKE share value held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter.
Quarterly totals table
| Quarter | Funds | Total value |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 34 | $2.54B |
| Q1 2026 | 32 | $1.67B |
| Q4 2025 | 30 | $1.66B |
| Q3 2025 | 30 | $1.68B |
| Q2 2025 | 30 | $1.73B |
| Q1 2025 | 27 | $842.5M |
| Q4 2024 | 22 | $665.6M |
| Q3 2024 | 19 | $390.1M |
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Source: 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR (aggregated from 224 fund-quarter rows). Reflects only 13F filers tracked by SignalX, not the full institutional ownership universe. How 13F filings work
CAKE filing archive
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Latest 2026 SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form 4
| Form | Filing date | Period | Analysis | SEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Sep 3, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 28, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 18, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 12, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 12, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 6, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 6, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 3, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 10-Q | Aug 3, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 4 | Aug 3, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 31, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 31, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Jul 29, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 8-K | Jul 28, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Jun 4, 2026 | - | - | |
| 8-K | Jun 3, 2026 | - | Analysis | |
| 4 | Jun 1, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Jun 1, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Jun 1, 2026 | - | - | |
| 10-Q | May 4, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 4 | May 4, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Apr 29, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| SC 13G | Apr 29, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Apr 3, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 3, 2026 | - | - | - |
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CAKE SEC filings: frequently asked questions
Are CAKE insiders buying or selling?
In the last 90 days, CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE) officers, directors and 10% owners reported no open-market purchases and 12 open-market sales worth $22.3 million by 8 insiders on Form 4. Many insider sales are pre-planned or for taxes, so purchases usually carry more information.
Which institutions hold CAKE stock?
As of June 30, 2026, the largest CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE) holders among the 13F filers tracked by SignalX were BlackRock ($555.0 million), FMR LLC (Fidelity) ($485.0 million), Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC ($226.9 million), Vanguard Capital Management LLC ($161.3 million), D.E. Shaw & Co ($159.0 million). 13F-HR reports are filed up to 45 days after each quarter ends.
What was CAKE's revenue in fiscal year 2025?
For the fiscal year ended December 30, 2025 (FY2025), CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE) reported revenue of $3.8 billion (up 4.7% from FY2024) and net income of $148.4 million. Diluted EPS was $3.06. The figures come from the XBRL data in the 10-K.
What are the main risks in CAKE's latest 10-K?
In the 10-K filed February 23, 2026, CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE) flagged: Interest rate risk on Revolver Facility borrowings, potential $1.1 million annual interest expense increase from 1% rate rise. Market risk from variable life insurance investments affecting net income by $3.2 million decline with 10% asset value drop. (AI summary of the Risk Factors section.)
What did CAKE report in its latest 8-K?
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE) filed an 8-K on July 29, 2026 reporting Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). FY2026 net income margin target corrected to 5.4%, replacing erroneous 5% figure.
What are the latest CAKE SEC filings?
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE) filed its latest 10-K annual report on February 23, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 3, 2026, an 8-K current report on July 29, 2026 and a Form 4 insider filing on September 3, 2026.
What is CAKE's SEC CIK number?
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE)'s SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 887596. EDGAR lists every CAKE filing under that number.
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