AlpenGlobal Capital LLC Invests $5.17 Million in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

AlpenGlobal Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund acquired 161,360 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock, valued at approximately $5,165,000. Chipotle Mexican Grill comprises 3.4% of AlpenGlobal Capital LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 12th biggest position.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of CMG. Wealth Watch Advisors INC purchased a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the third quarter valued at $25,000. MV Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 1st quarter valued at about $28,000. Finally, Ankerstar Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 4th quarter valued at about $33,000. 91.30% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on CMG shares. Barclays reduced their target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $40.00 to $38.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Argus upgraded shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $40.00 price target for the company in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $45.00 price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and set a $45.00 price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Twenty-three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $45.10.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Up 2.1%

NYSE CMG opened at $35.32 on Friday. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a twelve month low of $28.03 and a twelve month high of $56.31. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $32.36 and a 200-day moving average price of $34.99. The firm has a market cap of $45.30 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.40, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.97.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The restaurant operator reported $0.24 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.24. The company had revenue of $3.09 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.07 billion. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a return on equity of 49.64% and a net margin of 11.96%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.29 EPS. Research analysts expect that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.13 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Stories Impacting Chipotle Mexican Grill

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

• Positive Sentiment: UBS sees Chipotle’s sales, traffic, and restaurant margins improving in the second half of 2026 as pricing, menu changes, and operational initiatives start to help results. Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Sales, Margins Expected to Improve in H2, UBS Says
• Positive Sentiment: Chipotle launched a PGA Tour 2K25 rewards partnership and expanded its Cultivate Next venture investments, signaling efforts to deepen customer engagement and support long-term growth. Chipotle (CMG) Launches PGA Tour 2K25 Rewards And Expands Cultivate Next Bets
• Neutral Sentiment: Chipotle’s COO highlighted internal leadership development and talent promotion, reinforcing execution and succession planning rather than providing a direct near-term financial catalyst. Chipotle’s COO uses team dinners to spot potential leaders. These are the 4 qualities he looks for.
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are also weighing governance and index reclassifications ahead of earnings, along with valuation questions, which adds attention but no clear directional surprise. How Investors May Respond To Chipotle (CMG) Governance Shifts And Index Moves Ahead Of Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Some commentary suggests Chipotle’s recent rally may fade because the company is no longer viewed as a high-growth story, and margin pressure remains a concern heading into earnings. Chipotle Is Up 17% in 1 Month. Is It a Top Buy Before July 29?

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.