The Cheesecake Factory, Inc. (CAKE)
$106.76
-3.95 (-3.57%)
Close of Nov 06, 2026 · end-of-day data
Dividend yield1.10%trailing 12 months
Annual dividend$1.17paid in the last year
Payout ratio28%of earnings
FrequencyQuarterly
Raised0 yrsin a row, within the ~10 years we track
5-year growth-4.8%per year
Dividends by year
| Year | Total per share | Payments | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $0.9000 | 3 | — |
| 2025 | $1.08 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | $1.08 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | $1.08 | 4 | +33.3% |
| 2022 | $0.8100 | 3 | +125.0% |
| 2020 | $0.3600 | 1 | -73.9% |
| 2019 | $1.38 | 4 | +11.3% |
| 2018 | $1.24 | 4 | +17.0% |
| 2017 | $1.06 | 4 | — |
| 2016 (partial) | $0.2400 | 1 | — |
Payment history
by ex-dividend date| Ex-dividend date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | $0.3000 |
| May 13, 2026 | $0.3000 |
| Mar 04, 2026 | $0.3000 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.2700 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $0.2700 |
| May 14, 2025 | $0.2700 |
| Mar 05, 2025 | $0.2700 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $0.2700 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | $0.2700 |
| May 21, 2024 | $0.2700 |
| Mar 05, 2024 | $0.2700 |
| Nov 14, 2023 | $0.2700 |
| Aug 15, 2023 | $0.2700 |
| May 23, 2023 | $0.2700 |
| Mar 07, 2023 | $0.2700 |
| Nov 14, 2022 | $0.2700 |
| Aug 09, 2022 | $0.2700 |
| May 10, 2022 | $0.2700 |
| Mar 06, 2020 | $0.3600 |
| Nov 08, 2019 | $0.3600 |
| Aug 13, 2019 | $0.3600 |
| May 15, 2019 | $0.3300 |
| Mar 01, 2019 | $0.3300 |
| Nov 13, 2018 | $0.3300 |
| Aug 14, 2018 | $0.3300 |
| May 09, 2018 | $0.2900 |
| Feb 27, 2018 | $0.2900 |
| Nov 14, 2017 | $0.2900 |
| Aug 14, 2017 | $0.2900 |
| May 15, 2017 | $0.2400 |
| Mar 06, 2017 | $0.2400 |
| Nov 07, 2016 | $0.2400 |
Payments are cash dividends per share by ex-dividend date, adjusted for stock splits, from daily price records; the upcoming dividend comes from the Nasdaq dividend calendar. Yield = dividends paid in the last 12 months divided by the latest close. Not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does The Cheesecake Factory pay in dividends?
The Cheesecake Factory paid $1.17 per share over the last 12 months, a yield of 1.10% at the latest close. It pays quarterly.
When is The Cheesecake Factory's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date is November 10, 2026, paying $0.30 per share on November 24.
What is an ex-dividend date?
The first trading day on which a new buyer of the stock is not entitled to the upcoming dividend. To receive it you must own the shares at the close of the trading day before the ex-date.