CAKE Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield

CAKE has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 1.08 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.06%
Payout Ratio 39.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.06%
Consistency Lifetime 81.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.46%
Payout FCF 33.1%
Streak Years 4
Dividend Rating 45.03%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 16.2%
Total Return 5y: 44%

Top Dividend Payers in Restaurants

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
QSR 30,618 M 3.75% 4.92%
ARCO 1,723 M 3.23% 4.93%
DRI 23,187 M 3.0% 5.33%
SBUX 106,957 M 2.65% 3.23%
MCD 224,785 M 2.32% 3.80%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
DIN 529 M 44.0% 70.2%
TXRH 11,952 M 22.7% 95.6%
YUMC 17,940 M 18.9% 94.5%
DPZ 13,930 M 16.6% 70.2%
ARCO 1,723 M 17.0% 61.6%

Quality Dividend Peers in Restaurants

YUMC
Yum China Holdings
 2.09% Yield
ARCO
Arcos Dorados Holdings
 3.23% Yield

CAKE Dividend History: Last 46 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-10 2025-11-11 2025-11-25 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.57%
2025-08-12 2025-08-12 2025-08-26 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.43%
2025-05-14 2025-05-14 2025-05-27 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.51%
2025-03-05 2025-03-05 2025-03-18 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.53%
2024-11-13 2024-11-13 2024-11-26 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.55%
2024-08-14 2024-08-14 2024-08-27 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.75%
2024-05-21 2024-05-22 2024-06-04 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.7%
2024-03-05 2024-03-06 2024-03-19 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.78%
2023-11-14 2023-11-15 2023-11-28 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.84%
2023-08-15 2023-08-16 2023-08-29 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.8%
2023-05-23 2023-05-24 2023-06-06 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.81%
2023-03-07 2023-03-08 2023-03-21 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.74%
2022-11-14 2022-11-15 2022-11-28 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.75%
2022-08-09 2022-08-10 2022-08-23 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.89%
2022-05-10 2022-05-11 2022-05-24 Quarterly 0.27 -25% 0.8%
2020-03-06 2020-03-09 2020-03-20 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2019-11-08 2019-11-12 2019-11-26 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2019-08-13 2019-08-14 2019-08-27 Quarterly 0.36 9.1% N/A
2019-05-15 2019-05-16 2019-05-29 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2019-03-01 2019-03-04 2019-03-19 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2018-11-13 2018-11-14 2018-11-27 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2018-08-14 2018-08-15 2018-08-28 Quarterly 0.33 13.8% N/A
2018-05-09 2018-05-10 2018-05-22 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2018-02-27 2018-02-28 2018-03-20 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2017-11-14 2017-11-15 2017-11-28 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2017-08-14 2017-08-16 2017-08-29 Quarterly 0.29 20.8% N/A
2017-05-15 2017-05-17 2017-05-30 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-03-06 2017-03-08 2017-03-21 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-11-07 2016-11-09 2016-11-22 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-08-08 2016-08-10 2016-08-23 Quarterly 0.24 20% N/A
2016-05-09 2016-05-11 2016-05-24 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-01 2016-03-14 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-11-05 2015-11-09 2015-11-23 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-08-03 2015-08-05 2015-08-18 Quarterly 0.2 21.2% N/A
2015-05-04 2015-05-06 2015-05-19 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2015-02-23 2015-02-25 2015-03-10 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2014-11-03 2014-11-05 2014-11-18 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2014-08-04 2014-08-06 2014-08-19 Quarterly 0.165 17.9% N/A
2014-05-05 2014-05-07 2014-05-20 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2014-02-24 2014-02-26 2014-03-11 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2013-11-04 2013-11-06 2013-11-19 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2013-08-05 2013-08-07 2013-08-20 Quarterly 0.14 16.7% N/A
2013-05-06 2013-05-08 2013-05-21 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2013-03-04 2013-03-06 2013-03-19 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2012-11-05 2012-11-07 2012-11-20 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2012-08-06 2012-08-08 2012-08-21 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A

CAKE Dividend FAQ

The Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ: CAKE) runs a portfolio of full-service dining concepts-including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Flower Child, and Fox Restaurant Concepts-in the United States and Canada, and it supplies its signature cheesecakes and baked goods to its own locations, licensed operators, third-party bakeries, food-service partners, and retail distributors. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Calabasas, California.

What is the Dividend Yield of CAKE?

As of February 2026, CAKE`s dividend yield is 2.06%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.08 USD by the current share price of 63.25.

Does CAKE pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, CAKE paid a dividend of 1.08 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-10 and the payout was 0.27 USD.

How often does CAKE pay dividends?

CAKE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CAKE has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-10.

CAKE dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CAKE for the next 4 payments are between 0.259 (-4.1%) and 0.272 (+0.7%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will CAKE pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.27 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CAKE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CAKE?

CAKE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.1% per year.
Strong growth: CAKE's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CAKE?

CAKE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.46%. If you bought CAKE's shares at 43.91 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.08 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.46% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CAKE?

CAKE Payout Consistency is 81.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: The Cheesecake Factory has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CAKE have a good Dividend Yield?

CAKE`s 2.06% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CAKE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CAKE is 39.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of CAKE?

CAKE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 45.03%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CAKE Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CAKE's Outstanding Shares?

The Cheesecake Factory's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.01% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has CAKE ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Dec 9, 2004 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1992 38,533,200
1993 44,955,600 +16.67%
1994 49,950,100 +11.11%
1995 53,945,900 +8%
1996 55,800,000 +3.44%
1997 61,400,000 +10.04%
1998 69,300,000 +12.87%
1999 72,900,000 +5.19%
2000 78,500,000 +7.68%
2001 75,300,000 -4.08%
2002 74,403,000 -1.19%
2003 78,600,000 +5.64%
2004 79,280,000 +0.87%
2005 80,500,000 +1.54%
2006 78,695,000 -2.24%
2007 70,500,000 -10.41%
2008 59,400,000 -15.74%
2009 59,400,000
2010 60,600,000 +2.02%
2011 56,200,000 -7.26%
2012 55,079,000 -1.99%
2013 53,604,000 -2.68%
2014 51,207,000 -4.47%
2015 50,470,000 -1.44%
2016 48,795,000 -3.32%
2017 46,730,000 -4.23%
2018 45,669,000 -2.27%
2019 44,249,000 -3.11%
2020 43,928,000 -0.73%
2021 51,053,000 +16.22%
2022 48,951,000 -4.12%
2023 48,609,000 -0.7%
2024 48,974,000 +0.75%
2025 48,616,000 -0.73%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-01 02:18