Revenue topped $1 billion for the first time and beat forecasts, helping send the restaurant chain’s market value to nearly $5 billion and founder David Overton’s stake above $300 million.
Cheesecake Factory shares reached an all-time high on July 29 after the company reported quarterly results that topped Wall Street expectations, including revenue above $1 billion for the first time. The stock rose as much as 12% to nearly $101 in afternoon trading, extending a rally of roughly 91% this year and lifting the company’s market capitalization to about $5 billion. Quarterly revenue rose about 8% from a year earlier to $1.0296 billion, while net profit increased to $68.4 million and adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.44, all ahead of FactSet consensus estimates of $999 million, $57.5 million and $1.18, respectively. Growth was supported by new restaurant openings, 5.8% same-store sales growth at the flagship Cheesecake Factory brand, and improved labor productivity and food cost efficiency. Founder and CEO David Overton said momentum in menu development, the rewards program and marketing helped drive stronger consumer engagement. The company plans to open 26 new locations in fiscal 2026 and currently operates 375 company-owned restaurants in the U.S. and Canada, plus 36 licensed international locations. Overton’s roughly 3.2 million shares held through the David M. Overton Family Trust were valued at about $320 million based on the July 29 stock price, excluding about $40 million pre-tax realized over time through option exercises and share sales.