NASDAQ$CAKE
The Cheesecake Factory Inc · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
The Cheesecake Factory delivered strong revenue growth and improved profitability in Q4 2024.
The Cheesecake Factory reported total revenues of $921.0 million for Q4 2024, reflecting a year-over-year increase. Net income was $41.2 million, with an adjusted net income of $51.8 million. Adjusted diluted EPS came in at $1.04. Comparable sales at The Cheesecake Factory restaurants grew by 1.7%. The company opened nine new restaurants in the quarter and plans to open up to 25 new locations in FY 2025.
- Total revenue increased to $921.0 million from $877.0 million in Q4 2023.
- Net income reached $41.2 million, with adjusted net income at $51.8 million.
- Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.04, compared to $0.80 in Q4 2023.
- Nine new restaurants were opened in Q4, with plans for up to 25 openings in FY 2025.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
The Cheesecake Factory · Revenue · Quarterly
$921M
Revenue by segment
The Cheesecake Factory · $877M total across 4 segments · Q4 2023
- The Cheesecake Factory$658M-2.4%75.1%
- Other$80.4M-6.8%9.2%
- Other FRC$70.9M+6.6%8.1%
- North Italia$67.2M+2.6%7.7%
Forward guidance
The Cheesecake Factory expects to continue expanding its restaurant portfolio and maintaining solid revenue growth in 2025.
Tailwinds
- Plans to open up to 25 new restaurants, including multiple North Italia and FRC locations.
- Continued focus on operational efficiencies to support margin expansion.
- Strong consumer demand driving comparable sales growth across all brands.
- Liquidity position of $340.7 million, supporting strategic investments.
- Dividend payout of $0.27 per share, reinforcing shareholder returns.
Headwinds
- Potential impact of inflation on food and labor costs.
- Higher operating expenses related to new restaurant openings.
- Macroeconomic uncertainty affecting consumer discretionary spending.
- Competitive pressures in the casual dining segment.
- Potential risks from lease termination expenses and impairments.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
-0.6%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.1%
Avg return
30 days after
41%
26 / 64 earnings
Positive
+9.0%
Q1 2021
Best reaction
-9.6%
Q3 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.7% | -2.5% | +5.4% | |
| Q4 2025 | -2.5% | +0.4% | -10.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | -7.2% | -12.6% | -12.3% | |
| Q1 2025 | +1.6% | -12.7% | -1.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | +1.3% | +0.2% | -10.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | +2.9% | +7.0% | +17.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | -1.0% | +1.8% | +10.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | +1.2% | -5.1% | -4.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | -1.9% | -4.5% | -1.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | -2.3% | -2.0% | +1.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | -1.4% | -4.7% | -16.6% | |
| Q1 2023 | -4.4% | -5.4% | -1.3% | |
| Q4 2022 | -2.4% | -2.2% | -8.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | -9.6% | -5.7% | -3.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | -0.4% | +0.5% | +4.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | +2.7% | -2.4% | -14.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | -1.2% | +3.5% | -8.2% | |
| Q3 2021 | +5.7% | +9.7% | -4.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | +1.3% | -2.4% | +4.5% | |
| Q1 2021 | +9.0% | +6.8% | +1.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | +1.4% | +3.1% | +15.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | +2.3% | +6.2% | +28.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | +0.5% | -8.2% | +21.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | +5.9% | -12.1% | +3.0% | |
| Q4 2019 | -6.7% | +12.1% | +31.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | -1.9% | -1.3% | +0.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | -3.4% | -5.5% | -8.5% | |
| Q1 2019 | -3.7% | -4.5% | -11.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | -0.4% | -1.5% | +2.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | -4.1% | -2.5% | -12.3% | |
| Q2 2018 | -0.2% | -0.9% | +9.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | -3.4% | -3.0% | +0.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | -0.4% | +2.5% | +2.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | +3.6% | +3.6% | +13.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | +0.0% | +0.1% | -13.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | -5.5% | -6.7% | -6.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | -0.1% | +0.7% | +3.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | -0.9% | +1.0% | +15.2% | |
| Q2 2016 | -0.0% | +0.7% | +1.0% | |
| Q1 2016 | -3.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -7.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -5.9% | — | — |
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