Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG Shares Acquired by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 6.2% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 7,445,364 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after acquiring an additional 432,268 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $291,831,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 4.7% during the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,804 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $290,000 after purchasing an additional 214 shares during the period. Bison Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 4th quarter valued at about $224,000. Empowered Funds LLC grew its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 5.5% during the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 26,460 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $1,329,000 after buying an additional 1,368 shares during the last quarter. Crestwood Advisors Group LLC grew its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 40.1% during the 2nd quarter. Crestwood Advisors Group LLC now owns 7,852 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $441,000 after buying an additional 2,246 shares during the last quarter. Finally, GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC raised its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 13.5% during the second quarter. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC now owns 2,615 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $147,000 after acquiring an additional 312 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 91.30% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on CMG shares. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Monday, December 29th. Citigroup upped their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $48.00 to $49.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $50.00 to $45.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and set a $45.00 price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Barclays cut their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $44.00 to $40.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Twenty-three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Chipotle Mexican Grill presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $47.37.

Key Headlines Impacting Chipotle Mexican Grill

Here are the key news stories impacting Chipotle Mexican Grill this week:

• Positive Sentiment: DA Davidson initiated coverage of Chipotle with a Buy rating and a $51 price target, implying significant upside from current levels — a clear catalyst that could support the stock if investors buy into the thesis. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: DA Davidson also flagged the restaurant group as poised for a 2026 rebound as valuations sit near multi-year lows and early industry improvement signs appear, which could lift peers including CMG if consumer demand strengthens. DA Davidson sees U.S. restaurants primed for rebound in 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage comparing sector names: an article on Buffett’s move into Domino’s and sector dynamics provides context on investor preference for franchise-heavy, cash-generative chains versus company-owned models — useful background but not a direct catalyst for CMG. The Restaurant Stock Warren Buffett Bought Is Up. Here’s the One His Successor Will Likely Buy Next
• Neutral Sentiment: A comparative piece on Chipotle vs. Sweetgreen explores differing growth/valuation profiles in the casual-dining/fast-casual space — useful for long-term positioning but not an immediate price driver. Chipotle vs. Sweetgreen: Which Stock Will Make You Richer?
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks highlights that Chipotle has registered a bigger intraday dip than the broader market, signaling short-term selling pressure and bearish tone among traders. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple pieces (The Motley Fool) question whether Chipotle’s valuation (high-teens-to-30s P/E depending on metric) is justified for “mid-single-digit” growth, a narrative that pressures the stock as investors re-price growth expectations. Why Did Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Drop Today?
• Negative Sentiment: Follow-ups (Yahoo Finance / Zacks) note CMG is down roughly ~8% since its recent earnings report; analysts and investors are watching same-store sales, margin trajectory and forward guidance for signs the company can re-accelerate growth. Why Is Chipotle (CMG) Down 8.1% Since Last Earnings Report?
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks’ deeper look into post-earnings weakness reiterates the same themes: modest revenue/EPS growth, high valuation, and investor skepticism — factors that explain near-term selling pressure. Why Is Chipotle (CMG) Down 8.1% Since Last Earnings Report?

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Down 4.4%

CMG stock opened at $35.42 on Friday. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $38.37 and a 200 day simple moving average of $37.90. The company has a market capitalization of $46.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.07, a PEG ratio of 2.28 and a beta of 1.00. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $29.75 and a fifty-two week high of $58.42.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.24 by $0.01. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a net margin of 12.88% and a return on equity of 47.99%. The firm had revenue of $2.98 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.96 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.25 EPS. Chipotle Mexican Grill’s quarterly revenue was up 4.9% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts anticipate that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 EPS for the current year.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Profile

Chipotle Mexican Grill is a fast-casual restaurant company known for its Mexican-inspired menu of burritos, bowls, tacos and salads. Founded in 1993 by Steve Ells, the chain emphasizes fresh, customizable meals made from a limited menu of core ingredients and a focus on ingredient quality. Chipotle operates primarily company-owned restaurants and offers dine-in, takeout, catering and delivery through its own digital platforms and third-party partners.

The company is headquartered in Newport Beach, California, and traces its roots to Denver, Colorado.