Investors interested in stocks from the Retail - Restaurants sector have probably already heard of Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) and Shake Shack (SHAK) . But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks? Let's take a closer look.The best way to find great value stocks is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The proven Zacks Rank emphasizes companies with positive estimate revision trends, and our Style ...

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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) is seeing positive effects from increased consumer demand, the opening of new restaurants and the strong performance of its Flower Child brand, along with improved operational efficiency. As a result, the company’s shares have risen by 14.3% in the past six months, in contrast to a 19.8% decline in the industry. Challenges like an uncertain macroeconomic climate and inflationary pressures are potential obstacles.This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company’s earnings and sale ...

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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) . Shares have added about 8.9% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Cheesecake Factory due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers. Cheesecake Factory Q1 Earnings Beat Est ...

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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) is likely to benefit from strong Flower Child performance, its rewards program and unit-expansion efforts. This and the focus on FRC concepts and emerging brands bode well. However, labor and commodity inflation is a concern.Let us discuss the factors that highlight why investors should retain the stock for now.Factors Driving GrowthCheesecake Factory focuses on Flower Child restaurants to drive growth. In the fiscal first quarter, the company reported strong compa ...

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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) reported impressive first-quarter fiscal 2024 results, with earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The top and the bottom line increased from the prior-year quarter’s figure.Earnings & Revenue DiscussionIn the quarter under review, the company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 73 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 63 cents by 15.9%. In the year-ago period, the company reported adjusted EPS of 61 cents.Quarterly revenues ...