What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for CMG Q2 Earnings?

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) – Zacks Research decreased their Q2 2025 earnings estimates for shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, May 7th. Zacks Research analyst H. Ray now forecasts that the restaurant operator will post earnings of $0.33 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.36. The consensus estimate for Chipotle Mexican Grill’s current full-year earnings is $1.29 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Q3 2025 earnings at $0.30 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $0.30 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $1.23 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.33 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.39 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.38 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $1.69 EPS.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 23rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.29 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.28 by $0.01. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a return on equity of 42.92% and a net margin of 13.56%. The company had revenue of $2.88 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.98 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $13.37 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis.

Several other research analysts have also commented on the stock. Robert W. Baird dropped their price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $62.00 to $56.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 24th. Wedbush dropped their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $69.00 to $64.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, February 5th. Stifel Nicolaus reduced their price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $68.00 to $65.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, March 19th. Royal Bank of Canada dropped their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $65.00 to $60.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 24th. Finally, Evercore ISI reduced their price target on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $64.00 to $57.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, April 24th. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, nineteen have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Chipotle Mexican Grill presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $61.74.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Performance

Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill stock opened at $49.77 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $67.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 44.83, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.04 and a beta of 1.11. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $49.67 and a 200-day moving average price of $55.71. Chipotle Mexican Grill has a one year low of $44.46 and a one year high of $69.26.

Institutional Trading of Chipotle Mexican Grill

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Golden State Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the fourth quarter worth about $371,000. Raymond James Financial Inc. purchased a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $315,220,000. U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 155.1% in the fourth quarter. U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 14,918 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $900,000 after acquiring an additional 9,070 shares in the last quarter. Vinva Investment Management Ltd grew its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 50.6% in the fourth quarter. Vinva Investment Management Ltd now owns 65,069 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $3,910,000 after purchasing an additional 21,864 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Woodard & Co. Asset Management Group Inc. ADV acquired a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the fourth quarter worth $715,000. Institutional investors own 91.31% of the company’s stock.

About Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants. It sells food and beverages through offering burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and salads. The company also provides delivery and related services its app and website. It has operations in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.