CAKE insider trading — Cheesecake Factory Inc
Over the last 90 days, insiders at Cheesecake Factory Inc (CAKE) made 1 open-market purchase worth $25K and 11 open-market sales worth $22.30M, making them net sellers by $22.28M. The largest purchase was by Ames Edie A (Director), who bought 500 shares for $25K on Mar 12, 2018. The largest sale was by Overton David (CHAIRMAN AND C.E.O.), who sold 94,145 shares for $10.00M on Aug 5, 2026.
Updated Oct 16, 2026.
Recent CAKE insider transactions
Every Form 4 filed by Cheesecake Factory Inc officers, directors and 10% owners in the last 90 days, newest first. P = open-market purchase, S = open-market sale; other codes are awards, option exercises, tax withholding or gifts.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Type | Ownership | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Kransdorf Jerome I | Director | G · Gift | Direct | 200 | — | — | Form 4 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Kransdorf Jerome I | Director | G · Gift | Direct | 800 | — | — | Form 4 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Meyer Janice L. | Director | S · Sale | Direct | 1,958 | $109.36 | $214K | Form 4 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Gordon David M | PRESIDENT | M · Option exercise | Direct | 16,866 | $38.35 | $647K | Form 4 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Gordon David M | PRESIDENT | S · Sale | Direct | 31,950 | $110.03 | $3.52M | Form 4 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Ames Edie A | Director | S · Sale | Indirect | 3,000 | $106.95 | $321K | Form 4 |
| Mar 12, 2018 | Ames Edie A | Director | P · Purchase | Indirect | 500 | $49.51 | $25K | Form 4 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Overton David | CHAIRMAN AND C.E.O. | S · Sale | Indirect | 94,145 | $106.27 | $10.00M | Form 4 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Cappello Alexander L | Director | S · Sale | Indirect | 64 | $106.08 | $7K | Form 4 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Cappello Alexander L | Director | S · Sale | Indirect | 59 | $104.20 | $6K | Form 4 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Cappello Alexander L | Director | S · Sale | Indirect | 100 | $103.04 | $10K | Form 4 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Cappello Alexander L | Director | S · Sale | Indirect | 2,095 | $101.50 | $213K | Form 4 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | May Scarlett | EVP, GENERAL COUNSEL | S · Sale | Direct | 7,978 | $102.66 | $819K | Form 4 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Hanscom Ashley W | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER | S · Sale | Direct | 3,500 | $100.00 | $350K | Form 4 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Clark Matthew Eliot | EXEC VP, CFO | M · Option exercise | Direct | 68,900 | $40.16 | $2.77M | Form 4 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Clark Matthew Eliot | EXEC VP, CFO | S · Sale | Direct | 68,900 | $99.30 | $6.84M | Form 4 |
CAKE insider trading FAQ
Are insiders buying CAKE stock?
Yes. In the last 90 days, Cheesecake Factory Inc insiders made 1 open-market purchase totaling $25K, and 11 open-market sales totaling $22.30M. Purchases with the insider's own money are generally seen as a stronger signal than sales, which happen for many reasons (taxes, diversification, planned 10b5-1 sales).
Who are the insiders trading CAKE?
Recent buyers: Ames Edie A. Recent sellers: Ames Edie A, Cappello Alexander L, Clark Matthew Eliot, Gordon David M, Hanscom Ashley W, May Scarlett.
Where does CAKE insider trading data come from?
Every transaction comes from SEC Form 4 filings on EDGAR. Company officers, directors and 10% owners must file a Form 4 within two business days of buying or selling. InsiderBolt reads these filings directly from the SEC.
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Insider trading data is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Filings can be amended; always confirm details on SEC EDGAR.