Company / Free Cash Flow
The Cheesecake Factory, Inc. Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$155.1M
FY2025
5-year range
$49.5M / $155.1M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+43.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#139 of 222
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
At $155M, The Cheesecake Factory, Inc.'s free cash flow ranks #139 of 222 in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Free Cash Flow has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $49M in FY2022 to $155M in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$155M in FY2025 with a 3-year CAGR of +46.4%.
Improved from $67M to $155M over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +46.4%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#139 of 222 in Consumer DiscretionaryTop 63% of 222This company $155.1M Sector average $770.4M
▼
-79.9% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- The Cheesecake Factory, Inc.'s free cash flow has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 3-year CAGR of +46.4%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 43.6% year-over-year.
- Ranks #139 out of 222 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 37.8%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $155.1M | +43.6% |
| FY2024 | $108.0M | +61.5% |
| FY2023 | $66.8M | +35.1% |
| FY2022 | $49.5M | -66.1% |
| FY2021 | $146.1M | +408.0% |
| FY2020 | -$47.4M | -132.7% |
| FY2019 | $145.0M | -23.0% |
| FY2018 | $188.4M | -6.1% |
| FY2017 | $200.6M | +0.0% |
| FY2016 | $200.6M | +113.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026