The Cheesecake Factory Reports Record Q3 2026 Revenue and Strong Comparable Sales Growth
The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) reported strong third-quarter fiscal 2026 results, achieving record revenues of $1.033 billion, an increase from $907.2 million in the prior year. The company saw significant momentum with a 15.2% growth in comparable sales and a 9.5% increase in guest traffic, outperforming industry benchmarks. Adjusted diluted EPS reached $1.02, exceeding management expectations due to strong operational leverage. While core brands like Flower Child showed robust margin expansion, North Italia faced challenges with a decline in adjusted mature location margins due to sales deleverage. Despite higher beef and seafood costs, the company successfully managed labor and cost of sales through sales leverage. Looking ahead, management provided optimistic guidance for Q4 2026 and fiscal 2027, supported by planned restaurant expansions and targeted margin growth.
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