CAKE Dividend History & Yield
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 (in 61 days) | Nov 22, 2026 | $0.30 | $30.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 7, 2027 (in 151 days) | Feb 20, 2027 | $0.30 | $30.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 8, 2027 (in 241 days) | May 21, 2027 | $0.30 | $30.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 6, 2027 (in 331 days) | Aug 19, 2027 | $0.30 | $30.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CAKE's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.20 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much CAKE do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,000 | $107,210 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,000 | $536,050 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,000 | $1,072,100 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.12%. $10,000 in CAKE would currently pay about $112 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CAKE dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2026 | May 26, 2026 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 | $0.30 | +11.1% |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2025 | May 27, 2025 | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Nov 26, 2024 | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2024 | Jun 4, 2024 | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Mar 19, 2024 | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Nov 28, 2023 | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Aug 29, 2023 | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2023 | Jun 6, 2023 | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Mar 7, 2023 | Mar 21, 2023 | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Nov 28, 2022 | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Aug 9, 2022 | Aug 23, 2022 | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| May 10, 2022 | May 24, 2022 | $0.27 | -25.0% |
| Mar 6, 2020 | Mar 20, 2020 | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Nov 8, 2019 | Nov 26, 2019 | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Aug 13, 2019 | Aug 27, 2019 | $0.36 | +9.1% |
| May 15, 2019 | May 29, 2019 | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 19, 2019 | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2018 | Nov 27, 2018 | $0.33 | +0.0% |
CAKE dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | Raised 11.1% | $0.27 | $0.30 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
CAKE scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates and licenses restaurants in the United States and Canada. It operates bakeries that produce cheesecakes and other baked products for its restaurants, international licensees, third-party bakery customers, external foodservice operators, retailers, and distributors. The company operates restaurants under the brands comprising The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Flower Child, and Fox Restaurant Concepts. The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Calabasas, California.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical. Industry: Restaurants. First dividend on our records: Aug 6, 2012. 49 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CAKE dividend FAQ
When is CAKE's next ex-dividend date?
CAKE's next ex-dividend date is Nov 9, 2026 (in 61 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.30 per share, expected on Nov 22, 2026.
How often does CAKE pay dividends?
CAKE pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.30 per share with an ex-date of Aug 11, 2026.
What is CAKE's dividend yield?
CAKE's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.09%, based on $1.17 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $107.21. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.20 per share, is 1.12%.
How much does CAKE pay per share?
CAKE pays about $0.30 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.20 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $120.00 a year.
Has CAKE grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +2.7% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of CAKE do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.12%, you would need about 1,000 shares of CAKE (roughly $107,210 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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