Here is how Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) and Brinker International (EAT) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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Investors interested in stocks from the Retail - Restaurants sector have probably already heard of Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
Investors interested in stocks from the Retail - Restaurants sector have probably already heard of Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
Cheesecake Factory's same-store sales grew modestly, driven by higher average checks, while Flower Child and North Italia outperformed with significant year-over-year growth. Flower Child's fast-casual model offers better scalability and quicker payback periods compared to Cheesecake Factory, making it a high-growth opportunity. Cheesecake Factory's financial health is stable, with strong FCF and manageable debt, but its growth is slower compared to its satellite concepts.
Here is how Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) and Carvana (CVNA) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
We continue to rate The Cheesecake Factory a hold, highlighting its strong revenue growth, margin improvements, and positive comparable sales trends. The company's strategic cost management and easing inflation have led to improved margins, with food and labor expenses showing notable reductions. CAKE's earnings growth is robust, with Q4 adjusted EPS rising significantly year-over-year, and the stock remains attractively valued at less than 15X forward earnings.
CAKE's fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 results are aided by a robust performance at its flagship Cheesecake Factory restaurants.
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 19, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Etienne Marcus - Vice President Finance, Investor Relations David Overton - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David Gordon - President Matt Clark - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants David Tarantino - Baird Brian Vaccaro - Raymond James Jon Tower - Citi Andy Barish - Jefferies Brian Bittner - Oppenheimer Jim Salera - Stephens Jeffrey Bernstein - Barclays Christine Cho - Goldman Sachs Catherine Griffin - Bank of America Jeff Farmer - Gordon Haskett Jim Sanderson - Northcoast Research Lauren Silberman - Deutsche Bank Brian Harbour - Morgan Stanley Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. My name is Krista, and I will be your conference operator today.
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.