The Cheesecake Factory: Maintaining My Buy Rating

Summary

• The Cheesecake Factory has outperformed the market with over a 50% return since April 2024, driven by strong fundamentals and positive earnings momentum.
• Despite the current fair valuation, CAKE's consistent revenue, margin improvements, and strong consumer base suggest potential for further appreciation.
• Risks include historical underperformance prior to this past year, inconsistent quarterly fundamentals, and potential economic downturns, but CAKE's strong consumer base and earnings resilience offer optimism.
• Fair value for CAKE is estimated between $42-$59 per share, with a 2% dividend yield, making it a long-term cautious buy.

Investment thesis

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Back in April 2024, I covered The Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) in an article titled: The Cheesecake Factory Has Potential As A Value Play Based On Fundamentals. Since publishing this article, CAKE has provided a total of over

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