The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 21 analyst ratings
Based on 12 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Neutral | $105.00 from $92.00 | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Argus Research | Maintained | Buy | $110.00 from $72.00 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Stephens & Co. | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $93.00 from $80.00 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Upgraded | Underweight → Equal-Weight | $80.00 from $50.00 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Baird | Maintained | Neutral | $90.00 from $65.00 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Mizuho | Maintained | Neutral | $93.00 from $85.00 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Maintained | Outperform | $101.00 from $91.00 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Downgraded | Buy → Hold | $88.00 from $75.00 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Maintained | Outperform | $91.00 from $72.00 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Mizuho | Downgraded | Outperform → Neutral | $85.00 from $75.00 | Jul 24, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Sell | $60.00 from $53.00 | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $75.00 from $65.00 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Buy | $90.00 from $76.00 | Jul 10, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Maintained | Neutral | $79.00 from $66.00 | Jul 2, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Upgraded | Underweight → Neutral | $68.00 from $58.00 | May 14, 2026 |
| Stephens & Co. | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $65.00 from $61.00 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $65.00 from $60.00 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Underweight | $60.00 from $58.00 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Buy | $76.00 from $75.00 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Maintained | Outperform | $72.00 from $68.00 | Apr 21, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for CAKE stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) is $88.67, with a high estimate of $110.00 and a low of $60.00, across 12 analysts.
Is CAKE a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering The Cheesecake Factory currently average a Hold rating: 4 buy, 16 hold and 1 sell, from 21 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for CAKE?
The average price target of $88.67 implies 18.83% downside from the last price of $109.23.
What is the latest analyst rating on CAKE?
On Aug 26, 2026, JP Morgan maintained The Cheesecake Factory at Neutral with a price target of $105.00.
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