The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1992 to 2025
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CAKE EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
CAKE Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 78.3% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 2024 | 77.5% | 5.0% | 4.4% |
| 2023 | 40.9% | 3.2% | 2.9% |
| 2022 | 38.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 41.1% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) Earnings Overview
As of May 7, 2026, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $148M, reflecting -4.1% year-over-year growth. The company earned $3.07 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 4.0%.
Looking at the long-term picture, CAKE's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $157M in fiscal 2017.
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 78.3%, operating margin of 5.0%, and net margin of 4.0%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including DRI ($1.11B net income, 8.7% margin), TXRH ($437M net income, 8.1% margin), BLMN ($8M net income, 0.1% margin), CAKE has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare CAKE vs DRI →
CAKE Earnings vs Peers
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CAKE Historical Earnings Data (1992–2025)
34 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $148M | -5.3% | $187M | $3.07 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 2024 | $157M | +54.7% | $178M | $3.20 | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| 2023 | $101M | +135.0% | $109M | $2.07 | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2022 | $43M | -40.4% | $39M | $0.86 | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $72M | +128.6% | $82M | $1.01 | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| 2020 | -$253M | -299.0% | -$347M | $-6.32 | -12.8% | -17.5% |
| 2019 | $127M | +28.5% | $104M | $2.86 | 5.1% | 4.2% |
| 2018 | $99M | -37.1% | $119M | $2.14 | 4.2% | 5.1% |
| 2017 | $157M | +12.8% | $153M | $3.27 | 7.0% | 6.8% |
| 2016 | $139M | +19.7% | $201M | $2.83 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CAKE stock.
Is CAKE growing earnings?
CAKE EPS of $3.07 reflects slowing growth at -4.1%, below the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income is $148M. Expansion rate has moderated.
What are CAKE's profit margins?
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated net margin is +4.0%, with operating margin at +5.0%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are CAKE's earnings?
CAKE earnings data spans 1992-2025. The current earnings trend is -4.1% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.