[SCHEDULE 13G] Cheesecake Factory (The) SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sherwin-Williams (SHW) filed a Form 144 disclosing a planned open-market sale of 860 common shares through Fidelity Brokerage on 08/06/2025. At the latest closing price this equates to an approximate value of $301,301.

The company reports 249,333,316 shares outstanding, so the proposed sale represents roughly 0.0003 % of the float—far too small to influence liquidity, ownership structure, or market price. The seller will fund the shares via a same-day option exercise originally granted on 10/16/2019; the filing shows no other insider sales in the past three months.

No financial results, guidance, or strategic information accompanies the notice. The document merely fulfills Rule 144 requirements and does not, by itself, signal a change in the firm’s fundamentals or outlook.

Insights

Equity Research Analyst

TL;DR: Small insider sale (~$301k, 0.0003% float) is immaterial; neutral for valuation.

This Form 144 indicates an individual affiliated with Sherwin-Williams intends to sell 860 shares after exercising options. With over 249 million shares outstanding, the trade is negligible in both dollar and percentage terms. No clustering of insider sales is evident, and the seller attests to possessing no undisclosed adverse information. Absent additional context—such as multiple insiders selling or significantly larger volumes—the filing does not alter my earnings or valuation model. I classify the event as routine administrative disclosure.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Routine Rule 144 filing; no governance red flags detected.

The notice complies with SEC Rule 144 requirements: full disclosure of broker, share count, option-exercise origin, and affirmation of no non-public negative information. The modest size and one-time nature of the trade suggest personal liquidity rather than strategic divestment. There are no indications of pattern selling, accelerated programs, or 10b5-1 plan misuse. Consequently, I view governance risk as unchanged.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC

(Name of Issuer)

COMMON STOCK

(Title of Class of Securities)

163072101

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(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 4,351,474.98
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 4,358,377.35
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

4,358,377.35

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)

8.8 %

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 4,358,377.35
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

4,358,377.35

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)

8.8 %

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: 4358377.35
(b)	Percent of class: 8.8 %
(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: 4358377.35
	(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:	Richard Bourgelas
Name/Title:	Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of May 23, 2023, by and on behalf of FMR LLC and its direct and indirect subsidiaries*
Date:	08/05/2025

Abigail P. Johnson

Signature:	Richard Bourgelas
Name/Title:	Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of May 23, 2023, by and on behalf of Abigail P. Johnson*
Date:	08/05/2025

Comments accompanying signature: *This power of attorney is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 24 to the Schedule 13G filed by FMR LLC on August 8, 2023, accession number: 0000315066-23-002397.

Exhibit Information

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

FAQ

How many Sherwin-Williams (SHW) shares are being sold under this Form 144?

860 common shares are listed for sale.

What is the estimated dollar value of the proposed SHW insider sale?

The filing cites an aggregate market value of approximately $301,301.

When is the planned sale date for the SHW shares?

The filer targets 08/06/2025 for the transaction on the NYSE.

What percentage of Sherwin-Williams’ outstanding shares does the sale represent?

About 0.0003 % of the 249,333,316 shares outstanding, a negligible amount.

Were any other Sherwin-Williams insider sales reported in the past three months?

No; the "Securities Sold During the Past 3 Months" table states "Nothing to Report."