Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.08
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.8%
Payout Ratio
35.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
CAKE Dividend Income Check
Safety
35.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.0% and trend is rising.
CAKE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.8%
Trailing DPS$1.08
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout35.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout34.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR10.1%
5Y CAGR24.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.1%
Total Shareholder Yield6.9%
1Y Total Return24.7%
5Y Total Return4.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,43510Y ago$13,72720Y ago$21,988
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CAKE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
CAKE Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated distributes 35.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 34.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CAKE does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.1% and 5-year CAGR of 24.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CAKE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.8% dividend yield, 5.1% buyback yield, 6.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 4.4%, with dividends contributing 7.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,727 today.
CAKE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.73
Avg/Payment$0.2865
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026Latest | $0.3000 | — | 1.89% | May 26, 2026 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | $0.3000 | ↑ +11.1% | 1.73% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 2.35% | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 1.73% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| May 14, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 1.99% | May 27, 2025 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 2.16% | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $0.2700 | — | 2.24% | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | $0.2700 | — | 3.05% | Aug 27, 2024 |
CAKE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.8%
#3 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
35.2% payout
Streak
0Y
24.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.9%
#1 of 4
DRI
TXRH
CBRLCAKE Annual Dividend History (1992–2026)
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.60 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.7% |
| 2025 | $1.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.07 | 35.2% | 2.84x | 3.0% |
| 2024 | $1.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.20 | 33.8% | 2.96x | 3.0% |
| 2023 | $1.08 | 33.3% | 4 | $2.07 | 52.2% | 1.92x | 3.0% |
| 2022 | $0.81 | — | 3 | $0.86 | 94.2% | 1.06x | 2.3% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $1.01 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.36 | -73.9% | 1 | $-6.32 | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $1.38 | 11.3% | 4 | $2.86 | 48.3% | 2.07x | 3.9% |
| 2018 | $1.24 | 17.0% | 4 | $2.14 | 57.9% | 1.73x | 3.5% |
| 2017 | $1.06 | 20.5% | 4 | $3.27 | 32.4% | 3.08x | 3.0% |
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Start ComparisonCAKE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CAKE stock.
How much dividend does CAKE pay per share?
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.08 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CAKE's next ex-dividend date?
CAKE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CAKE typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CAKE's dividend safe?
CAKE's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +35.2% and FCF payout ratio of +34.7%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has CAKE increased its dividend?
CAKE has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +24.6%.
How often does CAKE pay dividends?
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.08 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CAKE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CAKE five years ago would be worth approximately $10,435 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CAKE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CAKE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.