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Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) operating margin by quarter
Cheesecake Factory's operating margin was 7.2% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -0.4 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 3.5% (Q4 2025) to 7.6% (Q2 2026).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 7.2% | -0.4 pts | +3.1 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 7.6% | +2.0 pts | +0.9 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 5.6% | +2.2 pts | +0.0 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 3.5% | -0.7 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 4.1% | -2.7 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 6.8% | +1.2 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 5.6% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Cheesecake Factory, Q3 2026: revenue $1.0B (+14% year over year), operating margin 7.2%, net earnings $61.3M, operating cash flow $125M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Cheesecake Factory's operating margin?
Cheesecake Factory's operating margin was 7.2% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -0.4 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Cheesecake Factory's operating margin changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 3.5% (Q4 2025) to 7.6% (Q2 2026).