CAKE
Cheesecake Factory
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Cyclical
- NASDAQ: CAKE
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 13, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.55%
Payout ratio: 32.2%
Cheesecake Factory's latest dividend was on May 13, 2026 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.3 per share. At an annualized rate of $1.14 per share, the stock yields 1.51%.
CAKE dividend stats
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
Cheesecake Factory Dividend yield
Cheesecake Factory's dividend yield of 1.51% is lower than the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.55%, Cheesecake Factory's dividend yield is 41% lower.
CAKE Dividend history
Cheesecake Factory has a long history of dividend payments, including the last four consecutive years with dividend payouts. CAKE has distributed four dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has an increase of 6% for the last twelve months. However with the price of the stock up by 32% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 20%.
Cheesecake Factory Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | $0.3 | 2.02% |
| Mar 4, 2026 | $0.3 | 1.73% |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.27 | 2.35% |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $0.27 | 1.73% |
| May 14, 2025 | $0.27 | 1.99% |
| Mar 5, 2025 | $0.27 | 2.16% |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $0.27 | 2.24% |
| Aug 14, 2024 | $0.27 | 3.05% |
| May 21, 2024 | $0.27 | 2.87% |
| Mar 5, 2024 | $0.27 | 3.01% |
| Nov 14, 2023 | $0.27 | 3.32% |
| Aug 15, 2023 | $0.27 | 3.13% |
| May 23, 2023 | $0.27 | 3.27% |
| Mar 7, 2023 | $0.27 | 2.95% |
| Nov 14, 2022 | $0.27 | 2.22% |
| Aug 9, 2022 | $0.27 | 1.8% |
| May 10, 2022 | $0.27 | 0.79% |
| Mar 6, 2020 | $0.36 | 4.48% |
| Nov 8, 2019 | $0.36 | 3.2% |
| Aug 13, 2019 | $0.36 | 3.45% |
| May 15, 2019 | $0.33 | 2.79% |
| Mar 1, 2019 | $0.33 | 2.73% |
| Nov 13, 2018 | $0.33 | 2.42% |
| Aug 14, 2018 | $0.33 | 2.38% |
| May 9, 2018 | $0.29 | 2.18% |
| Feb 27, 2018 | $0.29 | 2.86% |
| Nov 14, 2017 | $0.29 | 2.36% |
| Aug 14, 2017 | $0.29 | 2.25% |
| May 15, 2017 | $0.24 | 1.64% |
| Mar 6, 2017 | $0.24 | 1.49% |
| Nov 7, 2016 | $0.24 | 1.67% |
| Aug 8, 2016 | $0.24 | 1.65% |
| May 9, 2016 | $0.2 | 1.55% |
| Feb 26, 2016 | $0.2 | 1.52% |
| Nov 5, 2015 | $0.2 | 1.52% |
| Aug 3, 2015 | $0.2 | 1.21% |
| May 4, 2015 | $0.165 | 1.31% |
| Feb 23, 2015 | $0.165 | 1.28% |
Cheesecake Factory dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Cheesecake Factory's payout ratio of 32.2% is below the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average. Compared to its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 44.5%, Cheesecake Factory's payout ratio is 28% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
CAKE dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| PZZA Papa Johns International Inc | 5.54% | $1.84 | 219% |
| DIN Dine Brands Global Inc | 4.28% | $1.4 | 119.7% |
| ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc | 2.85% | $0.25 | 22.5% |
| CAKE Cheesecake Factory Inc | 1.55% | $1.14 | 32.2% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Cheesecake Factory pay a dividend?
Yes, Cheesecake Factory has been paying dividends for the last four years.
When was CAKE's last dividend?
Cheesecake Factory's last dividend ex-date was on May 13, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.3 per share.
How much dividend does Cheesecake Factory pay (per share)?
On an annual basis CAKE pays $1.14 per share.
What is Cheesecake Factory's dividend yield?
Currently Cheesecake Factory's dividend yield is 1.51%.
How often does Cheesecake Factory pay dividends?
Cheesecake Factory pays dividends quarterly.
What is Cheesecake Factory's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Cheesecake Factory is 32.2%.
Does Cheesecake Factory pay a good dividend?
Cheesecake Factory's dividend yield is less than the Consumer Cyclical sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.