The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) Earnings History
Profitable34 years of earnings data (1992–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) Earnings Overview
As of November 8, 2026, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $208M, reflecting -4.1% year-over-year growth. The company earned $4.04 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 ($1.18B net income, 9.1% margin), TXRH ($419M net income, 6.9% margin), BLMN ($71M net income, 0.2% margin), CAKE has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare CAKE vs DRI →
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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% |
| 2015 | $117M | +15.1% | $165M | $2.30 | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| 2014 | $101M | -11.4% | $145M | $1.96 | 5.1% | 7.3% |
| 2013 | $114M | +16.2% | $161M | $2.10 | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| 2012 | $98M | +2.8% | $139M | $1.78 | 5.4% | 7.7% |
| 2011 | $96M | +17.1% | $133M | $1.64 | 5.4% | 7.6% |
| 2010 | $82M | +90.8% | $128M | $1.35 | 4.9% | 7.7% |
| 2009 | $43M | -18.1% | $74M | $0.71 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| 2008 | $52M | -29.3% | $87M | $0.82 | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| 2007 | $74M | -9.0% | $111M | $1.01 | 4.9% | 7.3% |
| 2006 | $81M | -7.2% | $107M | $1.02 | 6.2% | 8.1% |
| 2005 | $88M | +31.6% | $129M | $1.10 | 7.4% | 11.0% |
| 2004 | $67M | +15.0% | $99M | $0.82 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| 2003 | $58M | +17.9% | $83M | $0.74 | 7.5% | 10.7% |
| 2002 | $49M | +24.8% | $70M | $0.61 | 7.5% | 10.8% |
| 2001 | $39M | +22.5% | $55M | $0.53 | 7.3% | 10.3% |
| 2000 | $32M | +47.9% | $46M | $0.43 | 7.3% | 10.5% |
| 1999 | $22M | +182.4% | $31M | $0.30 | 6.2% | 8.9% |
| 1998 | $8M | -22.7% | $18M | $0.11 | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 1997 | $10M | +68.1% | $14M | $0.17 | 4.8% | 6.8% |
| 1996 | $6M | -31.3% | $9M | $0.11 | 3.7% | 5.5% |
| 1995 | $9M | +19.4% | $10M | $0.15 | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| 1994 | $7M | +53.2% | $9M | $0.14 | 8.4% | 10.5% |
| 1993 | $5M | +11.9% | $7M | $0.10 | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| 1992 | $4M | - | $4M | $0.12 | 8.1% | 8.3% |
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CAKE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CAKE stock.
What is CAKE earnings per share (EPS)?
CAKE trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $4.04, reflecting -4.1% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is N/A. Complete EPS history from 1992 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's net income?
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) trailing twelve-month net income is $208M as of 2025. Earnings declined -4.1% year-over-year. The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated has been profitable for 5 consecutive years.
Is CAKE profitable?
Yes, CAKE is profitable with a TTM net income of $208M and a net profit margin of +4.0%. The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated has generated profits for 5 consecutive years.
What is CAKE's earnings growth rate?
CAKE compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -4.1%, 3-Year: +52.8%, 5-Year: N/A, 10-Year: +2.9%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1992 to 2025.
What are CAKE's profit margins?
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated net profit margin is +4.0%, operating margin is +5.0%, and gross margin is +78.3%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +33.7%.
Is CAKE growing earnings?
CAKE earnings growth is slowing. Current YoY EPS growth of -4.1% trails the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income is $208M.
What was CAKE's best earnings year?
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's highest annual net income on record is $157M, achieved in fiscal year 2017. Earnings history on this page spans 1992 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were CAKE's earnings last quarter?
CAKE's most recent reported quarter was Q3 2026. Net income was $61M with diluted EPS of $1.19. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.