The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) Stock Forecast
CAKE analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.26 / 5 from 19 analysts
- Price target
- $99.20 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −13.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $0.89
- 52-week range
- $43.14 – $117.29
CAKE analyst ratings
19 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CAKE price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CAKE earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.89 | $0.81 | $1.10 | $0.68 | +31.3% | 16 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.58 | $4.05 | $5.12 | $3.77 | +21.5% | 18 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.07 | $4.40 | $5.90 | $4.58 | +10.7% | 19 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CAKE revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $992.1M | $980.7M | $1.02B | +9.4% | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.03B | $4.00B | $4.09B | +7.4% | 18 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.33B | $4.26B | $4.47B | +7.5% | 18 |
CAKE EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CAKE revenue: reported and forecast
CAKE EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.66 | $0.84 | $0.88 | $0.88 | $0.89 | +34.5% | 3 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.04 | $4.49 | $4.53 | $4.55 | $4.58 | +13.2% | 3 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.46 | $4.93 | $5.01 | $5.02 | $5.07 | +13.7% | 3 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CAKE earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CAKE beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from CAKE
19 analysts cover Cheesecake Factory; their consensus rating is hold (3.26 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $99.20, 13.7% below the latest close of $114.92. Analysts expect earnings of $4.58 per share for 2026, +21.5% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $5.07 per share on revenue of $4.3 billion. Cheesecake Factory beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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CAKE forecast FAQ
What is Cheesecake Factory's price target?
The average analyst price target for Cheesecake Factory is $99.20, 13.7% below the latest close of $114.92.
Is Cheesecake Factory a buy, hold or sell?
Of 19 analysts covering Cheesecake Factory, 4 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 13 a hold, 1 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Cheesecake Factory's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $4.58 per share for 2026 (range $4.05 to $5.12); for 2027 the estimate is $5.07.
What is Cheesecake Factory's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $4.0 billion, growth of 7.4%; for 2027 it is $4.3 billion.
When does Cheesecake Factory report earnings?
Cheesecake Factory is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.89.
Does Cheesecake Factory usually beat earnings estimates?
Cheesecake Factory reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.