Mar 30, 2021

The Cheesecake Factory Q1 2021 Earnings Report

The Cheesecake Factory's first quarter results for fiscal year 2021 were released.

Key Takeaways

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated reported total revenues of $627.4 million, a net loss of $1.2 million, and an adjusted net income of $10.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2021. Comparable restaurant sales at The Cheesecake Factory restaurants increased 2.8% year-over-year.

Total revenues reached $627.4 million compared to $615.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2020.

Net loss available to common stockholders was $1.2 million, or $0.03 per share.

Adjusted net income was $10.8 million, or $0.20 per share.

Comparable restaurant sales at The Cheesecake Factory restaurants increased 2.8% year-over-year.

Total Revenue
$627M
Previous year: $615M
+2.0%
EPS
$0.2
Previous year: $0.04
+400.0%
Cheesecake Factory Comps
2.8%
Previous year: -12.9%
-121.7%
Gross Profit
$262M
Previous year: $237M
+10.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$181M

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Forward Guidance

The Cheesecake Factory anticipates continued strength in off-premise sales and expects its team to differentiate it in the COVID-19 operating environment as it emerges from the pandemic.

Positive Outlook

  • Second quarter-to-date comparable sales at The Cheesecake Factory restaurants increased over 2019 levels.
  • Comparable sales for The Cheesecake Factory restaurants increased approximately 220% year-over-year through April 27th.
  • Comparable sales increased 7% relative to the same period in fiscal 2019.
  • Performance demonstrates the power of The Cheesecake Factory brand.
  • Operators delivered delicious, memorable experiences for guests and also exceeded expectations across key performance indicators, including operating margins.

Challenges Ahead

  • The rapidly evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and related containment measures.
  • Potential for a complete shutdown of the Company’s restaurants, international licensee restaurants and the Company’s bakery operations.
  • Economic, public health and political conditions that impact consumer confidence and spending, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and other health epidemics or pandemics on the global economy.
  • Changes in laws impacting the Company’s business, including laws and regulations related to COVID-19 impacting restaurant operations and customer access to off- and on-premise dining.
  • Unanticipated costs that may arise in connection with a return to normal course of business including potential negative impacts from furlough actions.