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1.08% YieldConsumer CyclicalThe Cheesecake Factory Incorporated · NASDAQ
Price: $108.37 · Annual div: $1.17/share · Frequency: quarterly · Payout ratio: 38% · Ex-div: 2026-08-11
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CAKE Dividend History — Last 49 Payments
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount / Share | TTM Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11Latest | 2026-08-25 | $0.3000 | 1.37% | $104.89 |
| 2026-05-13 | 2026-05-26 | $0.3000 | 2.34% | $60.20 |
| 2026-03-04 | 2026-03-17 | $0.3000 | 2.19% | $62.95 |
| 2025-11-10 | 2025-11-25 | $0.2700 | 2.84% | $47.48 |
| 2025-08-12 | 2025-08-26 | $0.2700 | 2.16% | $62.38 |
| 2025-05-14 | 2025-05-27 | $0.2700 | 2.80% | $48.16 |
| 2025-03-05 | 2025-03-18 | $0.2700 | 2.11% | $51.29 |
| 2024-11-13 | 2024-11-26 | $0.2700 | 2.36% | $45.82 |
| 2024-08-14 | 2024-08-27 | $0.2700 | 2.93% | $36.85 |
| 2024-05-21 | 2024-06-04 | $0.2700 | 3.99% | $33.82 |
| 2024-03-05 | 2024-03-19 | $0.2700 | 3.81% | $35.41 |
| 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-28 | $0.2700 | 3.50% | $30.86 |
| 2023-08-15 | 2023-08-29 | $0.2700 | 3.00% | $36.00 |
| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-06 | $0.2700 | 3.24% | $33.38 |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-21 | $0.2700 | 2.83% | $38.18 |
| 2022-11-14 | 2022-11-28 | $0.2700 | 2.37% | $34.13 |
| 2022-08-09 | 2022-08-23 | $0.2700 | 1.87% | $28.86 |
| 2022-05-10 | 2022-05-24 | $0.2700 | 0.69% | $39.37 |
| 2020-03-06 | 2020-03-20 | $0.3600 | — | — |
| 2019-11-08 | 2019-11-26 | $0.3600 | — | — |
| 2019-08-13 | 2019-08-27 | $0.3600 | — | — |
| 2019-05-15 | 2019-05-29 | $0.3300 | — | — |
| 2019-03-01 | 2019-03-19 | $0.3300 | — | — |
| 2018-11-13 | 2018-11-27 | $0.3300 | — | — |
| 2018-08-14 | 2018-08-28 | $0.3300 | — | — |
| 2018-05-09 | 2018-05-22 | $0.2900 | — | — |
| 2018-02-27 | 2018-03-20 | $0.2900 | — | — |
| 2017-11-14 | 2017-11-28 | $0.2900 | — | — |
| 2017-08-14 | 2017-08-29 | $0.2900 | — | — |
| 2017-05-15 | 2017-05-30 | $0.2400 | — | — |
| 2017-03-06 | 2017-03-21 | $0.2400 | — | — |
| 2016-11-07 | 2016-11-22 | $0.2400 | — | — |
| 2016-08-08 | 2016-08-23 | $0.2400 | — | — |
| 2016-05-09 | 2016-05-24 | $0.2000 | — | — |
| 2016-02-26 | 2016-03-14 | $0.2000 | — | — |
| 2015-11-05 | 2015-11-23 | $0.2000 | — | — |
| 2015-08-03 | 2015-08-18 | $0.2000 | — | — |
| 2015-05-04 | 2015-05-19 | $0.1650 | — | — |
| 2015-02-23 | 2015-03-10 | $0.1650 | — | — |
| 2014-11-03 | 2014-11-18 | $0.1650 | — | — |
| 2014-08-04 | 2014-08-19 | $0.1650 | — | — |
| 2014-05-05 | 2014-05-20 | $0.1400 | — | — |
| 2014-02-24 | 2014-03-11 | $0.1400 | — | — |
| 2013-11-04 | 2013-11-19 | $0.1400 | — | — |
| 2013-08-05 | 2013-08-20 | $0.1400 | — | — |
| 2013-05-06 | 2013-05-21 | $0.1200 | — | — |
| 2013-03-04 | 2013-03-19 | $0.1200 | — | — |
| 2012-11-05 | 2012-11-20 | $0.1200 | — | — |
| 2012-08-06 | 2012-08-21 | $0.1200 | — | — |
About The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) — Dividend Analysis 2026
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated primarily operates restaurants. The company also maintains two bakeries that produce its signature cheesecakes and other baked goods. These products are distributed to its own restaurant network, international licensees, external foodservice operators, third-party bakery customers, retailers, and distributors. The Cheesecake Factory operates 306 restaurants across the United States and Canada, featuring brands such as 208 The Cheesecake Factory locations, 29 North Italia outlets, and various Fox Restaurant Concepts. Furthermore, 29 The Cheesecake Factory restaurants are run internationally under licensing agreements. Founded in 1972, the company's headquarters are located in Calabasas, California.
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🌍 CAKE Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold CAKE.
| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 1.08% | -1.72% | $108 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 0.92% | -1.88% | $92 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 0.86% | -1.94% | $86 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 1.08% | -1.72% | $108 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 0.99% | -1.81% | $99 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 1.08% | -1.72% | $108 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 0.81% | -1.99% | $81 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 0.92% | -1.88% | $92 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 0.76% | -2.04% | $76 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 0.80% | -2.00% | $80 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 0.76% | -2.04% | $76 / yr |
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 CAKE Income Goal & Break-Even
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
Based on current dividend of $1.17/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 CAKE Dividend Payment Schedule
CAKE pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Ex-div: 2026-08-11.
📊 CAKE vs S&P 500 Average Benchmarks
How CAKE compares to typical S&P 500 Average averages. (Sector "Consumer Cyclical" not matched — using S&P 500 average)
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for CAKE sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ CAKE Insider Activity
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
| Insider | Title | Type | Date | Shares | Price | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-Gift | 2026-09-01 | 200 | — | — | ||
| G-Gift | 2026-08-26 | 800 | — | — | ||
| Sale | 2026-08-17 | 1,958 | $109.36 | $214.1K | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-08-10 | 5,826 | $34.91 | $203.4K | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-08-10 | 11,040 | $40.16 | $443.4K | ||
| Sale | 2026-08-10 | 16,866 | $109.98 | $1.85M | ||
| Sale | 2026-08-10 | 15,084 | $110.08 | $1.66M | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-08-10 | 5,826 | $34.91 | $203.4K | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-08-10 | 11,040 | $40.16 | $443.4K | ||
| Buy | 2018-03-12 | 500 | $49.51 | $24.8K |
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
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Geographic Revenue Breakdown
Where CAKE earns its moneyRevenue breakdown from latest annual report via FMP. Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) is currently trading at $108.37, 9% below its 52-week high. The current dividend yield is 1.08% based on an annual payout of $1.17 per share.
CAKE (The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated) — 1.08% Dividend Yield Analysis
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) is a consumer cyclical stock currently trading at $108.37 with a dividend yield of 1.08%. It pays an annual dividend of $1.17 per share. The payout ratio of 38% suggests the dividend is well-covered by earnings. Over the past 5 years, CAKE has grown its dividend at a compound annual rate of 25.5%.
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