Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) Receives Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts

Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) have been assigned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the thirty-five ratings firms that are covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, ten have assigned a hold recommendation and twenty-four have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 12-month price objective among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $46.0323.

CMG has been the topic of a number of research reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, March 7th. Morgan Stanley cut their price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $50.00 to $49.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $44.00 price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Argus upgraded shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $40.00 price objective on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $48.00 price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Trading Down 1.6%

NYSE CMG opened at $31.90 on Friday. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $33.24 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $35.26. The stock has a market cap of $40.92 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.27, a P/E/G ratio of 2.09 and a beta of 1.03. Chipotle Mexican Grill has a 12-month low of $29.75 and a 12-month high of $58.42.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The restaurant operator reported $0.24 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.24. The firm had revenue of $3.09 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.07 billion. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a net margin of 11.96% and a return on equity of 49.64%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.29 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Chipotle Mexican Grill will post 1.13 earnings per share for the current year.

Chipotle Mexican Grill News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Chipotle is trying to re-accelerate traffic with new marketing and loyalty initiatives, including the return of its “Summer of Extras” program with streak-based rewards and local rankings designed to boost engagement and repeat visits. CHIPOTLE’S “SUMMER OF EXTRAS” RETURNS, WITH STREAK-BASED REWARDS AND LOCAL RANKINGS TO GAMIFY THE REWARDS EXPERIENCE
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street still appears broadly constructive on Chipotle despite recent underperformance, suggesting some analysts continue to see long-term upside in the brand and growth model. Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?
• Neutral Sentiment: Chipotle also drew attention for menu innovation, including a new trendy chicken item, as management looks for ways to support demand after softness in same-store sales. Chipotle’s menu adds a trendy ingredient
• Neutral Sentiment: One article noted that Chipotle’s stock has fallen since its last earnings report and that investors are watching earnings revisions for clues on the next move, reflecting uncertainty rather than a new company-specific catalyst. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
• Negative Sentiment: Recent coverage also highlighted Chipotle’s weaker same-store sales trend, including a 1.7% decline at the end of fiscal 2025, which has raised concerns about foot traffic and near-term growth. Chipotle’s menu adds a trendy ingredient

Institutional Trading of Chipotle Mexican Grill

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in CMG. Capital World Investors grew its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 122.7% during the third quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 87,844,788 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $3,442,645,000 after buying an additional 48,398,628 shares during the period. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the fourth quarter valued at $711,837,000. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 14.8% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 144,588,220 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $5,349,764,000 after buying an additional 18,660,882 shares during the period. Capital International Investors grew its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 42.4% during the third quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 38,497,927 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $1,509,043,000 after buying an additional 11,471,658 shares during the period. Finally, Clearbridge Investments LLC grew its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 206.4% during the fourth quarter. Clearbridge Investments LLC now owns 14,062,158 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $520,300,000 after buying an additional 9,473,120 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.30% of the company’s stock.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Company 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.