[SCHEDULE 13G/A] CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson report ownership of common stock in Cheesecake Factory Inc. The filing shows $0 not stated in cash terms but discloses ownership of 5,525,506.38 shares, equal to 11.0% of the outstanding common stock as of the event date 09/30/2025. FMR LLC reports 5,518,019.05 shares with sole voting power and 5,525,506.38 shares with sole dispositive power; Abigail P. Johnson reports sole dispositive power over 5,525,506.38 shares and no voting power.

The filing is made on a Schedule 13G amendment and certifies the shares are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing control. Addresses for the filer and issuer are provided and exhibits/POAs are referenced for authority and any subsidiary/group arrangements.

Positive

• Clear disclosure of aggregate beneficial ownership at 5,525,506.38 shares representing 11.0% of the class
• Certification that holdings are in the ordinary course of business and not held to change control

Negative

• No voting power reported for Abigail P. Johnson despite dispositive power, which may limit direct governance influence
• Filing does not state the total number of outstanding shares or monetary value of the position, limiting immediate valuation context

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Large passive stake disclosed; voting and disposition split noted.

The filing records an 11.0% stake held through FMR LLC with sole dispositive control of 5,525,506.38 shares, while sole voting power reported for FMR LLC is slightly lower at 5,518,019.05. That gap reflects a small portion of shares where dispositive and voting powers differ within the reporting structure.

Risks include any future changes to voting alignment or additional filings if ownership crosses new thresholds; monitor for any Schedule 13D or 13G amendments and for disclosures tied to 09/30/2025 holdings over the coming quarters.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC

(Name of Issuer)

COMMON STOCK

(Title of Class of Securities)

163072101

(CUSIP Number)

09/30/2025

(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)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 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 5,518,019.05
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 5,525,506.38
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

5,525,506.38

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)

11.0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 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 5,525,506.38
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

5,525,506.38

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)

11.0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 26901 MALIBU HILLS RD,CALABASAS HILLS,CA,USA,91301
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: FMR LLC
(b)	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: 5525506.38
(b)	Percent of class: 11.0 %
(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: 5525506.38
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0.00
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
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:	10/06/2025

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:	10/06/2025

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.

Exhibit Information

Please see Exhibit 99 for 13d-1(k) (1) agreement.

FAQ

What stake does FMR LLC report in Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)?

FMR LLC reports beneficial ownership of 5,525,506.38 shares, equal to 11.0% of the class.

Does Abigail P. Johnson have voting control over CAKE shares?

The filing shows Abigail P. Johnson has sole dispositive power over 5,525,506.38 shares but reports 0 shares of voting power.

Was this filed as a Schedule 13G or 13D for CAKE?

This document is an amended Schedule 13G, filed under the rules applicable to passive investors or certain reporting persons.

Are these holdings intended to influence control of Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)?

The signer certifies the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control.

When is the event date for the ownership reported in this filing?

The date of the event requiring this filing is 09/30/2025, with signatures dated 10/06/2025.