The Cheesecake Factory
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 92.2% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 104.2%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 14.02 | 6,977,100 | +4.5 | 06/30/2026 |
| FMR Inc | 12.25 | 6,097,542 | +3.1 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 5.73 | 2,852,204 | +2.8 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 4.07 | 2,027,468 | +0.3 | 06/30/2026 |
| Earnest Partners LLC | 4.04 | 2,012,694 | -3.6 | 06/30/2026 |
| American Century Companies Inc | 4.03 | 2,004,441 | +13.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| D. E. Shaw & Co LP | 4.02 | 1,999,424 | +58.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 3.75 | 1,867,389 | +3.7 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 5.48 | 2,726,555 | +0.0 | 09/30/2026 |
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 3.82 | 1,899,512 | +0.1 | 09/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overton David | CHAIRMAN AND C.E.O. | 89,805 | 10,112,043 $ | Aug 5, 2026 | indirect |
| Clark Matthew Eliot | EXEC VP, CFO | 45,109 | 5,079,273 $ | Oct 29, 2026 | direct |
| Gordon David M | PRESIDENT | 26,875 | 3,026,125 $ | Aug 10, 2026 | direct |
| Meyer Janice L. | Director | 21,251 | 2,392,863 $ | Aug 17, 2026 | direct |
| May Scarlett | EVP, GENERAL COUNSEL | 15,302 | 1,723,005 $ | Oct 29, 2026 | direct |
| Kransdorf Jerome I | Director | 12,750 | 1,435,650 $ | Sep 1, 2026 | direct |
| Ames Edie A | Director | 10,000 | 1,126,000 $ | Aug 10, 2026 | indirect |
| Hanscom Ashley W | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER | 7,541 | 849,117 $ | Jul 30, 2026 | direct |
| Cappello Alexander L | Director | 3,428 | 385,993 $ | Oct 29, 2026 | indirect |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | Clark Matthew Eliot | EXEC VP, CFO | Sell | 23,832 | 113.31 | 2,700,394 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Clark Matthew Eliot | EXEC VP, CFO | Other | 23,832 | 40.42 | 963,289 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | May Scarlett | EVP, GENERAL COUNSEL | Sell | 2,939 | 114.12 | 335,402 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Cappello Alexander L | Director | Sell | 425 | 113.71 | 48,327 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Kransdorf Jerome I | Director | Other | 200 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Kransdorf Jerome I | Director | Other | 800 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Meyer Janice L. | Director | Sell | 1,958 | 109.36 | 214,122 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Gordon David M | PRESIDENT | Sell | 15,084 | 110.08 | 1,660,447 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Gordon David M | PRESIDENT | Sell | 16,866 | 109.98 | 1,854,923 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Gordon David M | PRESIDENT | Other | 5,826 | 34.91 | 203,386 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Gordon David M | PRESIDENT | Other | 11,040 | 40.16 | 443,366 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Ames Edie A | Director | Sell | 3,000 | 106.95 | 320,850 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Overton David | CHAIRMAN AND C.E.O. | Sell | 94,145 | 106.27 | 10,004,789 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Cappello Alexander L | Director | Sell | 64 | 106.08 | 6,789 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Cappello Alexander L | Director | Sell | 59 | 104.20 | 6,148 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | May Scarlett | EVP, GENERAL COUNSEL | Sell | 7,978 | 102.66 | 819,021 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Cappello Alexander L | Director | Sell | 100 | 103.04 | 10,304 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Cappello Alexander L | Director | Sell | 2,095 | 101.50 | 212,643 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Hanscom Ashley W | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER | Sell | 3,500 | 100.00 | 350,000 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Clark Matthew Eliot | EXEC VP, CFO | Sell | 68,900 | 99.30 | 6,841,770 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Clark Matthew Eliot | EXEC VP, CFO | Other | 68,900 | 40.16 | 2,767,024 |
| Mar 12, 2018 | Ames Edie A | Director | Buy | 500 | 49.51 | 24,755 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: October 30, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.