The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated | Mid-cap | Consumer Cyclical
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Cheesecake Dividend Key Statistics

Cheesecake is expected to pay $1.08 per share annually, representing a forward dividend yield of 1.84%. The company's 5-year average dividend yield stands at 2.55%. The company maintains a payout ratio of 33.86%, indicating how much of its earnings are distributed as dividends.

Expected Annual Dividend $1.08
Expected Yield 1.84%
Last 12-Month Dividend $1.08
Current Yield 1.84%
5-Year Avg Yield 2.55%
Last 5Y Dividend $3.51
Payout Ratio 33.86%
Date Range Aug 2013 - May 2025
All Time Dividend $10.07
Last Ex-Dividend Date May 14, 2025

Cheesecake Yearly Dividend History Chart

Dividend Payment History

Ex-Date Amount Yield Stock Price
May 14, 2025 $0.27 0.51% $52.58
Mar 5, 2025 $0.27 0.58% $46.19
Nov 13, 2024 $0.27 0.58% $46.56
Aug 14, 2024 $0.27 0.66% $40.61
May 21, 2024 $0.27 0.70% $38.48
Mar 5, 2024 $0.27 0.76% $35.76
Nov 14, 2023 $0.27 0.83% $32.51
Aug 15, 2023 $0.27 0.85% $31.61
May 23, 2023 $0.27 0.82% $33.00
Mar 7, 2023 $0.27 0.76% $35.44
Nov 14, 2022 $0.27 0.74% $36.52
Aug 9, 2022 $0.27 0.82% $32.78
May 10, 2022 $0.27 0.92% $29.40
Mar 6, 2020 $0.36 1.53% $23.51
Nov 8, 2019 $0.36 0.82% $44.05
Aug 13, 2019 $0.36 0.97% $37.26
May 15, 2019 $0.33 0.74% $44.82
Mar 1, 2019 $0.33 0.72% $46.13
Nov 13, 2018 $0.33 0.66% $50.18
Aug 14, 2018 $0.33 0.62% $52.84
May 9, 2018 $0.29 0.58% $50.41
Feb 27, 2018 $0.29 0.59% $49.31
Nov 14, 2017 $0.29 0.65% $44.83
Aug 14, 2017 $0.29 0.68% $42.88
May 15, 2017 $0.24 0.41% $58.93

Complete Dividend Payment History

Ex-Date Amount Yield Stock Price
May 14, 2025 $0.27 0.51% $52.58
Mar 5, 2025 $0.27 0.58% $46.19
Nov 13, 2024 $0.27 0.58% $46.56
Aug 14, 2024 $0.27 0.66% $40.61
May 21, 2024 $0.27 0.70% $38.48
Mar 5, 2024 $0.27 0.76% $35.76
Nov 14, 2023 $0.27 0.83% $32.51
Aug 15, 2023 $0.27 0.85% $31.61
May 23, 2023 $0.27 0.82% $33.00
Mar 7, 2023 $0.27 0.76% $35.44
Nov 14, 2022 $0.27 0.74% $36.52
Aug 9, 2022 $0.27 0.82% $32.78
May 10, 2022 $0.27 0.92% $29.40
Mar 6, 2020 $0.36 1.53% $23.51
Nov 8, 2019 $0.36 0.82% $44.05
Aug 13, 2019 $0.36 0.97% $37.26
May 15, 2019 $0.33 0.74% $44.82
Mar 1, 2019 $0.33 0.72% $46.13
Nov 13, 2018 $0.33 0.66% $50.18
Aug 14, 2018 $0.33 0.62% $52.84
May 9, 2018 $0.29 0.58% $50.41
Feb 27, 2018 $0.29 0.59% $49.31
Nov 14, 2017 $0.29 0.65% $44.83
Aug 14, 2017 $0.29 0.68% $42.88
May 15, 2017 $0.24 0.41% $58.93
Mar 6, 2017 $0.24 0.39% $61.94
Nov 7, 2016 $0.24 0.41% $57.96
Aug 8, 2016 $0.24 0.47% $51.11
May 9, 2016 $0.20 0.40% $49.54
Feb 26, 2016 $0.20 0.39% $51.85
Nov 5, 2015 $0.20 0.44% $45.49
Aug 3, 2015 $0.20 0.35% $56.52
May 4, 2015 $0.17 0.33% $50.69
Feb 23, 2015 $0.17 0.35% $47.52
Nov 3, 2014 $0.17 0.34% $48.86
Aug 4, 2014 $0.17 0.38% $43.45
May 5, 2014 $0.14 0.32% $43.91
Feb 24, 2014 $0.14 0.29% $47.52
Nov 4, 2013 $0.14 0.29% $48.16
Aug 5, 2013 $0.14 0.32% $43.73

Yearly Dividend Summary

Year Payments Total Amount Average Amount Average Yield
2025 2 $0.54 $0.27 1.09%
2024 4 $1.08 $0.27 2.68%
2023 4 $1.08 $0.27 3.26%
2022 3 $0.81 $0.27 2.46%
2020 1 $0.36 $0.36 1.53%
2019 4 $1.38 $0.34 3.20%
2018 4 $1.24 $0.31 2.45%
2017 4 $1.06 $0.26 2.03%
2016 4 $0.88 $0.22 1.67%
2015 4 $0.74 $0.18 1.48%
2014 4 $0.62 $0.16 1.35%
2013 2 $0.28 $0.14 0.61%

Cheesecake & Peers | Dividend Comparison

Company Annual Rate Current Yield 5Y Avg Yield Payout Ratio EX DIV. DATE
Cheesecake CAKE
$1.08 1.84% 2.55% 33.86% May 14, 2025
Brinker EAT
$1.52 0.98% 3.47% - Mar 5, 2020
McDonald's MCD
$6.88 2.28% 2.22% 60.72% Jun 2, 2025
Starbucks SBUX
$2.40 2.57% 2.11% 85.82% May 16, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

For how long has Cheesecake been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
Cheesecake has been paying dividends for 12 years, from 2013 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $10.07 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
When was Cheesecake's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
Cheesecake's most recent dividend payment was $0.27 per share, with an ex-dividend date of May 14, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
What was Cheesecake's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
Cheesecake's highest annual dividend was paid in 2019, when the company distributed $1.38 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
How do Cheesecake's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
Comparing Cheesecake's dividend payments, the company paid $1.08 per share in 2023 versus $1.08 per share in 2024, representing no change. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
How much would a 10,000 investment in Cheesecake have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
Over the past 10 years, Cheesecake has paid a total of $8.83 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000 investment would have generated approximately $1,493.07 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.

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