180 Wealth Advisors LLC Buys 46,317 Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

180 Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 379.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 58,513 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after purchasing an additional 46,317 shares during the period. 180 Wealth Advisors LLC’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $2,165,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Operose Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 2nd quarter valued at $25,000. Financial Life Planners bought a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the third quarter valued at about $25,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC acquired a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the third quarter valued at about $25,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the third quarter valued at about $26,000. Finally, Lavaca Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the second quarter worth about $28,000. 91.30% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Performance

NYSE:CMG opened at $33.36 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $43.45 billion, a PE ratio of 29.26, a P/E/G ratio of 2.05 and a beta of 1.00. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $37.48 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $37.20. 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 issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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 the consensus estimate of $2.96 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.25 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.9% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts predict that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Wall Street Zen raised Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, March 7th. Zacks Research lowered shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating and issued a $44.00 price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Friday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $48.00 price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Truist Financial lifted their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $45.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Twenty-four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $47.47.

More Chipotle Mexican Grill News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho upgraded CMG from Neutral to Outperform and raised its price target to $40, citing a more measured pricing plan this year, new menu items and a push into high‑protein offerings that could help traffic and AUVs. Mizuho Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen reaffirmed a Buy rating with a $44 price target, signaling continued analyst conviction and upside (~32% from current levels) that can attract buyers. TD Cowen Reaffirmation
• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho/MarketWatch commentary highlights operational levers — gentler pricing, new menu innovation and targeting lunch/customizable preferences for younger consumers — that could revive demand if executed well. MarketWatch Analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: Company marketing/product action: a Yahoo Finance video/demo showcases new menu items aimed at bringing back the lunch crowd and appealing to customizable preferences — positive for comps but execution/timing uncertain. Yahoo Video
• Negative Sentiment: Short‑term share weakness and headlines: recent coverage notes CMG has fallen more steeply than the broader market (articles documenting ~5% drops), which can amplify momentum selling and volatility. Share Drop Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Broader industry pressure: reporting on other Mexican‑chain struggles and restaurant bankruptcies underscores margin and traffic risks from inflation and weaker consumer spending — a reminder of macro downside that could weigh on CMG despite its strengths. Industry Risk Article

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.