The Cheesecake Factory posts record Q3 revenue and 15% same‑store sales growth
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The Cheesecake Factory reported third‑quarter 2026 revenue of $1.03 billion, a year‑over‑year increase of about 14‑15%. Comparable restaurant sales rose 15.2% and adjusted earnings per share were $1.02, beating estimates. CEO David Overton said the results were driven by new menu items, the rewards program and strong traffic, while the company opened six new restaurants and announced a $0.30 dividend.
Why it matters
The company expects to open up to 26 new locations in fiscal 2026, which could support further revenue growth. The $0.30 dividend and the repurchase of roughly 29,800 shares signal continued capital return to shareholders.
Key facts
- 1Revenue for the quarter was $1.03 billion. stocktitan.net
- 2Comparable restaurant sales increased 15.2% year‑over‑year. stocktitan.net
- 3Adjusted earnings per share were $1.02. investing.com
- 4Net income was $61.3 million. tradingview.com
- 5The company opened six new restaurants during the quarter. stocktitan.net
- 6The company repurchased approximately 29,800 shares of its stock. stocktitan.net
Open questions
- Total restaurant count differs: 383 locations reported in material 1 versus 415 locations reported in material 5.
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 6 of 6 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.