CAKE Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield
CAKE has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 1.14 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| QSR NYSE Restaurant Brands |
33,399 M | 3.66% | 4.66% |
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| CAKE NASDAQ The Cheesecake Factory |
4,257 M | 1.97% | 2.68% |
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCO NYSE Arcos Dorados Holdings |
1,740 M | 16.32% | 99.0% |
| TXRH NASDAQ Texas Roadhouse |
12,545 M | 13.48% | 100.0% |
| ARMK NYSE Aramark Holdings |
15,036 M | 11.24% | 100.0% |
| MCD NYSE McDonald’s |
187,268 M | 8.14% | 100.0% |
| YUM NYSE Yum! Brands |
40,770 M | 8.03% | 100.0% |
| DRI NYSE Darden Restaurants |
22,484 M | 7.67% | 100.0% |
| QSR NYSE Restaurant Brands |
33,399 M | 4.62% | 100.0% |
| CAKE NASDAQ The Cheesecake Factory |
4,257 M | 0.90% | 98.0% |
CAKE Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.2 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | 2026-05-13 | 2026-05-26 | Quarterly | 0.3 | 0% | 0.5% |
| 2026-03-04 | 2026-03-04 | 2026-03-17 | Quarterly | 0.3 | +11.1% | 0.47% |
| 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% | 0.85% |
| 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 | 0% | 0.8% |
CAKE Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, CAKE's dividend yield is 1.97%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.14 USD by the current share price of 87.03.
As of July 2026, CAKE paid a dividend of 1.14 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-13 and the payout was 0.3 USD.
CAKE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CAKE has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-13.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CAKE for the next payments are between 0.31 (+3.3%) and 0.353 (+17.7%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.52%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.3 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) is currently unknown.
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.
CAKE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.90% per year. Weak growth: CAKE's dividend growth is lower than inflation.
CAKE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.68%. If you bought CAKE's shares at 42.58 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.14 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.68% of your original purchase price.
CAKE Payout Consistency is 98.0%. 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. Very consistent: The Cheesecake Factory has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
CAKE's 1.97% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of CAKE is 29.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
CAKE's Overall Dividend Rating is 45.75%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
CAKE Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-23 02:38 UTC