FMR LLC reported beneficial ownership of 3,474,051.89 shares of Cheesecake Factory Inc. common stock, representing 7.0% of the class, in this amended Schedule 13G filing. FMR LLC reports 3,437,841.09 shares with sole voting power and 3,474,051.89 shares with sole dispositive power, with no shared voting or dispositive power.
Abigail P. Johnson is reported as having sole dispositive power over the same 3,474,051.89 shares, with no voting power, reflecting her control relationship with FMR LLC. One or more other persons have the right to receive dividends or sale proceeds from these shares, but no single such person has an interest exceeding 5% of Cheesecake Factory’s outstanding common stock.
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Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned:3,474,051.89 sharesPercent of class owned:7.0 %Sole Voting Power:3,437,841.09 shares+3 more
6 metrics
Shares beneficially owned3,474,051.89 sharesCheesecake Factory common stock beneficially owned by FMR LLC
Percent of class owned7.0 %Percentage of Cheesecake Factory common stock class held by FMR LLC
Sole Voting Power3,437,841.09 sharesCheesecake Factory shares over which FMR LLC has sole voting power
Sole Dispositive Power (FMR LLC)3,474,051.89 sharesCheesecake Factory shares over which FMR LLC has sole dispositive power
Sole Dispositive Power (Abigail P. Johnson)3,474,051.89 sharesShares over which Abigail P. Johnson is reported to have sole dispositive power
Shared Voting Power0.00 sharesCheesecake Factory shares with shared voting power reported
Key Terms
beneficially owned, Sole Voting Power, dispositive power, Schedule 13G
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Sole Voting Powerfinancial
"5 | Sole Voting Power 3,437,841.09 6 | Shared Voting Power 0.00"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
dispositive powerfinancial
"Sole Dispositive Power 3,474,051.89 8 | Shared Dispositive Power 0.00"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"Please see Exhibit 99 for 13d-1(k) (1) agreement."
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
How much of Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) stock does FMR LLC beneficially own?
FMR LLC reports beneficial ownership of 3,474,051.89 shares of Cheesecake Factory Inc. common stock, representing 7.0% of the outstanding class, with sole dispositive power over all of these shares.
What voting power does FMR LLC report over Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) shares?
FMR LLC reports 3,437,841.09 shares of Cheesecake Factory common stock with sole voting power and 0.00 shares with shared voting power, indicating voting authority is concentrated at the FMR LLC level.
What is Abigail P. Johnson’s reported interest in Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)?
Abigail P. Johnson is listed with sole dispositive power over 3,474,051.89 shares of Cheesecake Factory common stock and no voting power, reflecting control through FMR LLC and its subsidiaries.
Do other investors share in the economic interest of FMR LLC’s Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) holdings?
Yes. One or more other persons may receive dividends or sale proceeds from FMR LLC’s Cheesecake Factory holdings, but no single such person has more than 5% of the total outstanding common stock.
Why is this filing for Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) labeled Amendment No. 4 to Schedule 13G?
The filing is identified as Amendment No. 4 to Schedule 13G, indicating an updated report of FMR LLC’s and Abigail P. Johnson’s beneficial ownership and control details in Cheesecake Factory common stock.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 4)
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC
(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK
(Title of Class of Securities)
163072101
(CUSIP Number)
07/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
163072101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
FMR LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
3,437,841.09
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
3,474,051.89
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,474,051.89
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
7.0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
163072101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Abigail P. Johnson
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
3,474,051.89
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,474,051.89
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210
(c)
Citizenship:
Not applicable
(d)
Title of class of securities:
COMMON STOCK
(e)
CUSIP No.:
163072101
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
3474051.89
(b)
Percent of class:
7.0 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
Please see the responses to Items 5 and 6 on the cover page.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0.00
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
3474051.89
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0.00
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
One or more other persons are known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the COMMON STOCK of CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC. No one other person's interest in the COMMON STOCK of CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC is more than five percent of the total outstanding COMMON STOCK.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See attached Exhibit 99.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
FMR LLC
Signature:
Stephanie J. Brown
Name/Title:
Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of January 3, 2023, by and on behalf of FMR LLC and its direct and indirect subsidiaries*
Date:
08/06/2026
Abigail P. Johnson
Signature:
Stephanie J. Brown
Name/Title:
Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of January 26, 2023, by and on behalf of Abigail P. Johnson**
Date:
08/06/2026
Comments accompanying signature: * This power of attorney is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 24 to the Schedule 13G filed by FMR LLC on January 10, 2023, accession number: 0000315066-23-000003.
** This power of attorney is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 24 to the Schedule 13G filed by FMR LLC on January 31, 2023, accession number: 0000315066-23-000038.