Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) Upgraded at Mizuho

Mizuho upgraded shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) from a neutral rating to an outperform rating in a research note issued to investors on Friday, Marketbeat reports. The firm currently has $40.00 target price on the restaurant operator’s stock, up from their previous target price of $37.00.

Other research analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and set a $45.00 target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Truist Financial lifted their price objective on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $45.00 to $50.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Telsey Advisory Group decreased their price objective on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $50.00 to $48.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Stephens restated an “equal weight” rating and issued a $35.00 target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Twenty-four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $47.47.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Trading Up 1.3%

CMG opened at $33.36 on Friday. Chipotle Mexican Grill has a 12-month low of $29.75 and a 12-month high of $58.42. The firm 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 firm has a 50 day moving average of $37.48 and a two-hundred day moving average of $37.20.

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Chipotle Mexican Grill

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 4.7% in the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,804 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $290,000 after buying an additional 214 shares in the last quarter. Bison Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $224,000. Empowered Funds LLC lifted 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 in the last quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC grew its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 5.1% in the 2nd quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC now owns 12,464 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $700,000 after acquiring an additional 609 shares during the period. Finally, Prudential PLC increased its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 45.5% in the 2nd quarter. Prudential PLC now owns 83,073 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $4,665,000 after acquiring an additional 25,973 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 91.30% of the company’s stock.

Chipotle Mexican Grill News Roundup

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.