The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) is among the 11 Best High Growth Consumer Stocks to Buy Right Now.
On February 18, 2026, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) reported Q4 revenue of $961.6M, above consensus of $948.89M, while comparable restaurant sales at The Cheesecake Factory locations declined 2.2% year over year in fiscal Q4 2025. Chairman and CEO David Overton said the company delivered “solid fourth quarter and full-year results” and generated record annual revenue supported by 25 new restaurant openings. David Overton added that revenue finished within the expected range despite a challenging operating environment, with margins and adjusted diluted EPS toward the higher end of expectations, citing improvements in labor productivity, wage management, retention, and guest satisfaction.
On February 12, 2026, Mizuho analyst Nick Setyan raised the price target on The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) to $70 from $65 previously and maintained an Outperform rating. On February 9, 2026, Citi raised its price target on The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) to $72 from $65 previously and kept a Buy rating on the shares.
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) operates and licenses restaurant brands, including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Flower Child, and Fox Restaurant Concepts, and produces baked goods through its bakery operations.
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