Quarterly ResultJul 28, 2026, 04:38 PM
Cheesecake Factory Q2 EPS $1.41, Revenue $1.03B; Declares $0.30 Dividend
AI Summary
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated reported strong financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, with total revenues increasing to $1,029.6 million and diluted EPS reaching $1.41. Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.44, exceeding expectations. The company also announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, repurchased $9.3 million in stock, and saw comparable restaurant sales for The Cheesecake Factory brand grow by 5.8%.
Key Highlights
- Diluted EPS (GAAP) for Q2 fiscal 2026 was $1.41, up from $1.14 in Q2 fiscal 2025.
- Total revenues for Q2 fiscal 2026 increased to $1,029.6 million from $955.8 million year-over-year.
- Adjusted diluted EPS for Q2 fiscal 2026 was $1.44, exceeding expectations.
- Comparable restaurant sales at The Cheesecake Factory restaurants rose 5.8% year-over-year.
- Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, payable August 25, 2026.
- Repurchased approximately 158,600 shares for $9.3 million during the second quarter.
- Opened four new restaurants in Q2, with plans for up to 26 new restaurants in fiscal 2026.
- Repaid $69.0 million of convertible senior notes, ending Q2 with $561.7 million in liquidity.
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