Cheesecake Factory executive Scarlett May reported a tax-withholding share disposition. On February 10, 2026, the issuer withheld 1,508 shares of common stock at $60.57 per share to cover her tax obligations from vesting restricted stock. Following this, she directly owns 25,235 common shares and 27,670 restricted shares subject to forfeiture.
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated principal accounting officer Ashley W. Hanscom reported an automatic share disposition related to tax withholding. On February 10, 2026, 430 shares of common stock were withheld by the company at $60.57 per share to satisfy tax obligations from vesting restricted stock.
After this tax-withholding transaction, Hanscom directly owned 12,652 shares of common stock. In addition, Hanscom held 11,050 shares of restricted stock that remain subject to forfeiture.
Cheesecake Factory’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Matthew Eliot Clark, reported a tax-related share withholding on company stock. On February 10, 2026, the issuer withheld 2,864 shares of common stock at $60.57 per share to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock. After this transaction, Clark directly holds 45,670 shares of common stock and 20,804 shares of restricted stock, with the restricted shares noted as subject to forfeiture.
Cheesecake Factory Inc. executive Keith Carango reported a tax-related share withholding tied to restricted stock vesting. On February 10, 2026, 1,229 shares of common stock were disposed of at $60.57 per share to cover tax withholding obligations when restricted stock vested.
After this transaction, he directly beneficially owned 22,619 shares of common stock, plus 21,752 shares of restricted stock that remain subject to forfeiture. The filing describes this as a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market trade.
The Cheesecake Factory president David M. Gordon reported a routine tax-withholding share disposition tied to restricted stock vesting. On February 10, 2026, the company withheld 3,132 shares of common stock at $60.57 per share to cover tax obligations, leaving Gordon with 29,837 directly held common shares. He also directly holds 50,927 shares of restricted stock, which remain subject to forfeiture.
Cheesecake Factory chairman and CEO David Overton reported a tax-related share withholding tied to restricted stock vesting. On February 10, 2026, the issuer withheld 14,785 shares of common stock at $60.57 per share solely to satisfy tax withholding obligations, rather than through an open-market sale.
After this transaction, 3,036,288 shares were held indirectly by the David M. Overton Family Trust, where he serves as trustee. Additional indirect holdings include 60,211 shares in a trust for his spouse and 183,950 shares in a 2011 gift trust for his son, for which he disclaims beneficial ownership. Overton also holds 240,013 shares of restricted stock directly, which remain subject to forfeiture.
FMR LLC filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting a significant ownership stake in Cheesecake Factory Inc. common stock. FMR LLC reports beneficial ownership of 7,413,484.42 shares, representing 14.8% of the common stock, with sole dispositive power over these shares and sole voting power over slightly fewer shares.
Abigail P. Johnson is also listed as a reporting person, with beneficial ownership of the same 7,413,484.42 shares, holding sole dispositive power and no voting or shared powers. The securities are certified as acquired and held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Cheesecake Factory Inc.
The Cheesecake Factory Inc. Chairman and CEO David Overton reported a small insider transaction involving company common stock. On 12/10/2025, a family trust for which he serves as trustee gifted 50 shares of common stock, at a stated price of $0, to his grandson. After this gift, that trust held 3,017,298 shares of Cheesecake Factory stock indirectly for Overton.
He also reports ownership of 273,788 shares of restricted stock subject to forfeiture, as well as indirect interests in 60,211 shares held in the Sheila A. Overton Living Trust and 183,950 shares in a 2011 gift trust for his son. For the Sheila A. Overton Living Trust and the 2011 gift trust, he disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities.
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated reported third-quarter 2025 results with revenues of $907.2 million, up from $865.5 million a year ago. Net income was $31.9 million, and diluted EPS was $0.66 versus $0.61 last year. Operating income rose to $37.3 million as food, labor and operating costs increased modestly alongside higher sales.
Year-to-date, revenue reached $2.79 billion with net income of $119.7 million and diluted EPS of $2.46. Cash provided by operating activities was strong at $226.4 million, supporting investment in new units and shareholder returns. The company issued $575.0 million of 2030 convertible notes at 2.00% and repurchased $276.0 million of its 2026 notes for $289.8 million, recording a $15.9 million extinguishment loss; $69.0 million of 2026 notes remain outstanding. Cash rose to $190.0 million, and long‑term debt stood at $560.4 million, with an additional $68.7 million current portion. The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share and continued share repurchases, including 2.6 million shares year-to-date.
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated furnished updates related to its latest results and capital returns. The company reported third quarter fiscal 2025 financial results via a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and posted an updated Investor Presentation on its Investor Relations website, furnished as Exhibit 99.2.
The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share, payable on November 25, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 11, 2025. The company noted that future dividend decisions are at the Board’s discretion and will depend upon operating performance and other factors.