CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE) Insider Trading & SEC Filings
Last SEC filing
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE) has filed 6 SEC Form 4 insider transactions in the last 90 days, with the most recent on 2026-07-31. Insider sales over the same period: 3 transactions worth $7.35M. 3 Form 8-K material event filings were reported by CAKE in the last 90 days. 6 Form 144 notices of proposed sale were filed for CAKE stock. InsiderAlpha tracks every CAKE SEC filing - Form 4, Form 144, and 8-K - in real time, including Rule 10b5-1 plan detection.
About CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE)
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC trades under the ticker CAKE. InsiderAlpha tracks 40 primary SEC Form 4 filings from 10 reporting insiders for CAKE since 2024, sourced directly from SEC EDGAR.
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary insider trading |
|---|---|
| SIC classification | Retail-Eating Places (SIC 5812) |
| SEC CIK | 0000887596 |
90-Day SEC Filing Activity
| Insider sales (90d) | 3 ($7.35M) |
|---|---|
| Form 4 filings (90d) | 6 |
| Form 8-K filings (90d) | 3 |
| Form 144 notices (90d) | 6 |
| Latest Form 4 filing | 2026-07-31 |
Recent CAKE Insider Transactions (Form 4)
| Date | Insider | Role | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley W. Hanscom | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER | S - Open-market sale | 3.5K | $100.00 | $350K | SEC | |
| Matthew Eliot Clark | EXEC VP, CFO | S - Open-market sale | 68.9K | $99.30 | $6.84M | SEC | |
| Matthew Eliot Clark | EXEC VP, CFO | M - Option exercise | 68.9K | $40.16 | $2.77M | SEC | |
| Alexander L. Cappello | Insider | S - Open-market sale | 2.5K | $64.90 | $162K | SEC | |
| Janice L. Meyer | Insider | A - Grant or award | 2.5K | $0.00 | - | SEC | |
| Alexander L. Cappello | Insider | A - Grant or award | 2.5K | $0.00 | - | SEC | |
| Khanh Collins | Insider | A - Grant or award | 1.2K | $0.00 | - | SEC | |
| David Overton | CHAIRMAN AND C.E.O. | S - Open-market sale | 104.0K | $61.02 | $6.35M | SEC | |
| David Overton | CHAIRMAN AND C.E.O. | M - Option exercise | 104.0K | $46.03 | $4.79M | SEC | |
| David Overton | CHAIRMAN AND C.E.O. | F - Tax withholding / forfeiture | 4.7K | $55.30 | $257K | SEC | |
| Scarlett May | EVP, GENERAL COUNSEL | F - Tax withholding / forfeiture | 525 | $55.30 | $29K | SEC | |
| David M. Gordon | PRESIDENT | F - Tax withholding / forfeiture | 1.2K | $55.30 | $65K | SEC | |
| Matthew Eliot Clark | EXEC VP, CFO | F - Tax withholding / forfeiture | 1.1K | $55.30 | $59K | SEC | |
| Scarlett May | EVP, GENERAL COUNSEL | S - Open-market sale | 5.2K | $62.95 | $328K | SEC | |
| Ashley W. Hanscom | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER | S - Open-market sale | 3.0K | $65.64 | $194K | SEC |
All transactions sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings for CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE). Updated in real time as new filings are submitted to the SEC.
Most-Active CAKE Insiders - Last 90 Days
| Insider | Form 4 filings | Total transaction value |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Eliot Clark | 3 | $9.61M |
| Alexander L. Cappello | 2 | $162K |
| Ashley W. Hanscom | 1 | $350K |
| Janice L. Meyer | 1 | - |
| Khanh Collins | 1 | - |
Recent CAKE Form 8-K Material Events
- - Item 7.01, 9.01 [SEC]
- - Item 2.02, 7.01, 8.01, 9.01 [SEC]
- - Item 5.07 [SEC]
- - Item 2.02, 7.01, 8.01, 9.01 [SEC]
- - Item 1.01, 2.03 · Financing · neutral [SEC]
The Cheesecake Factory entered into a Fifth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement on March 26, 2026, refinancing its existing credit facility with a $400 million revolving credit facility maturing in 2031. The new facility includes a commitment increase feature for an additional $2
Recent CAKE Form 144 Notices of Proposed Sale
Form 144 must be filed before insiders sell restricted or control stock above SEC thresholds. A cluster of Form 144 notices often precedes a wave of insider distribution.
Recent Insider Filings
- - Ashley W. Hanscom (PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER)
- - Matthew Eliot Clark (EXEC VP, CFO)
- - Alexander L. Cappello (Insider)
- - Janice L. Meyer (Insider)
- - Khanh Collins (Insider)
Form 4 Transaction Code Reference
SEC Form 4 transactions are reported with a one-letter code indicating the type of transaction. Common codes you'll see in CAKE insider filings:
| P | Open-market purchase by the insider |
|---|---|
| S | Open-market sale by the insider |
| A | Grant, award, or other acquisition from the issuer |
| M | Exercise or conversion of derivative security (e.g. options) |
| F | Payment of exercise price or tax liability via share withholding |
| G | Bona-fide gift of securities |
| D | Disposition to the issuer (e.g. share buyback participation) |
| J | Other acquisition or disposition |
| X | Exercise of in-the-money or at-the-money derivative security |
| C | Conversion of derivative security |
| V | Transaction voluntarily reported earlier than required |
CAKE Insider Trading - FAQ
- What is the latest insider trade for CAKE?
- CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE) had 6 insider filings in the last 90 days, with the most recent on 2026-07-31. InsiderAlpha tracks every Form 4, Form 144, and 8-K filing in real time.
- How many insiders are buying CAKE stock?
- 0 insider purchases of CAKE were filed in the last 90 days.
- How many insiders are selling CAKE stock?
- 3 insider sales of CAKE were filed in the last 90 days, totaling $7.35M.
- Where can I see CAKE SEC filings (Form 4, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K)?
- This page tracks CAKE Form 4 insider transactions, Form 144 sale notices, and 8-K material event disclosures in one timeline. Annual 10-K and quarterly 10-Q reports live on the company's SEC EDGAR page.
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