Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG Stock Position Decreased by Hilltop National Bank

Hilltop National Bank trimmed its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 98.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 722 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 44,646 shares during the quarter. Hilltop National Bank’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $27,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Operose Advisors LLC bought a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Financial Life Planners acquired a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC bought a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC bought a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the third quarter worth approximately $26,000. Finally, Lavaca Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 2nd quarter worth $28,000. Institutional investors own 91.30% of the company’s stock.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Trading Up 1.3%

Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill stock opened at $33.36 on Monday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $37.48 and a 200-day simple moving average of $37.20. The stock has a market capitalization of $43.45 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.26, a PEG ratio of 2.05 and a beta of 1.00. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a 1-year low of $29.75 and a 1-year high of $58.42.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.24 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $2.98 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.96 billion. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a net margin of 12.88% and a return on equity of 47.99%. Chipotle Mexican Grill’s revenue was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.25 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Thursday, December 18th. DA Davidson started coverage on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Friday, March 6th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $51.00 price objective for the company. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $45.00 target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Argus restated a “hold” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Barclays reduced their price target on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $44.00 to $40.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Twenty-four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Chipotle Mexican Grill currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $47.47.

Key Stories Impacting Chipotle Mexican Grill

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

About Chipotle Mexican Grill

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.