John Hussman's CAKE Position Overview
John Hussman (via Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc.) currently holds 42,000 shares of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) worth $2.29 M, representing 0.50% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this medium-term investment has been held for 19 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, John Hussman has maintained a strategic position in CAKE, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2015, adding 100,000 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2014, reducing 228,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
John Hussman's The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) Trades by John Hussman
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +800,001 | Add 0.00% | 800,000 | $41.89 |
| Q3 2013 | -158,000 | Reduce 19.75% | 642,000 | $43.95 |
| Q4 2013 | -164,000 | Reduce 25.55% | 478,000 | $48.27 |
| Q1 2014 | -150,000 | Reduce 31.38% | 328,000 | $47.63 |
| Q2 2014 | -228,000 | Reduce 69.51% | 100,000 | $46.42 |
| Q4 2014 | -100,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2015 | +100,000 | New Buy | 100,000 | $53.96 |
| Q4 2015 | -100,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2017 | +1,200 | New Buy | 1,200 | $50.00 |
| Q3 2017 | -1,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | +26,500 | New Buy | 26,500 | $53.55 |
| Q4 2018 | +10,000 | Add 37.74% | 36,500 | $43.51 |
| Q2 2019 | -36,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | +16,800 | New Buy | 16,800 | $47.44 |
| Q1 2025 | +10,500 | Add 62.50% | 27,300 | $48.66 |
| Q2 2025 | +4,200 | Add 15.38% | 31,500 | $62.66 |
| Q3 2025 | +10,500 | Add 33.33% | 42,000 | $54.64 |
John Hussman's The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Investment FAQs
John Hussman first purchased The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) in Q2 2013, acquiring 800,000 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
John Hussman has held The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) for 19 quarters since Q2 2013.
John Hussman's largest addition to The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) was in Q2 2013, adding 800,000 shares worth $33.51 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, John Hussman's firm, Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc., owns 42,000 shares of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE), valued at approximately $2.29 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) represents approximately 0.50% of John Hussman's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
John Hussman's peak holding in The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) was 800,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2013.