Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG Shares Sold by Commonwealth Equity Services LLC

Commonwealth Equity Services LLC decreased its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 5.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 581,324 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 31,462 shares during the quarter. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $22,782,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Operose Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 2nd quarter worth $25,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC purchased a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. 1248 Management LLC acquired a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the first quarter valued at about $27,000. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the second quarter worth about $28,000. Finally, Lavaca Capital LLC purchased a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the second quarter worth about $28,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 91.30% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Evercore ISI reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $45.00 price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Robert W. Baird cut their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $59.00 to $49.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, October 10th. Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Monday. Northcoast Research cut Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada cut their price objective on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $58.00 to $40.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have assigned a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $49.93.

Key Headlines Impacting Chipotle Mexican Grill

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

• Positive Sentiment: Truist raised its price target to $50 and kept a “buy” rating, signaling bullish analyst conviction that Chipotle’s shares have upside from here. Chipotle price target raised by Truist (TickerReport)
• Positive Sentiment: Barclays bumped its target from $38 to $44 (now equal weight), which supports the view that valuation is improving as execution and comps stabilize. Barclays raises PT to $44 (Benzinga)
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and media highlight Chipotle’s efficiency initiatives and disciplined unit growth as catalysts that should lift long-term earnings, reinforcing the expansion-led recovery story. How Chipotle’s Efficiency Push and Expansion Plans Have Changed Its Investment Story
• Positive Sentiment: Market momentum: Chipotle shares have climbed ~16% over the past month on signs of better execution and improved investor sentiment, which can attract momentum flows. CMG Stock Rises 16% in a Month (Zacks)
• Neutral Sentiment: Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “Outperform” rating but reduced its price target from $50 to $40 — a mixed signal that keeps institutional support but notes more cautious near-term expectations. Bernstein Reiterates ‘Outperform’ Rating, Reduces PT
• Neutral Sentiment: Several deep-dive pieces (Investopedia, Yahoo Finance) are re-examining valuation and the “revival” thesis—useful context for investors weighing whether the rebound is durable. Is Chipotle Stock Serving Up a ‘Spicy Revival Story’ (Investopedia)
• Negative Sentiment: Counterarguments: commentary warns that same-store-sales weakness and elevated valuation could make CMG a “value trap” if comps don’t sustainably recover. That risk keeps some investors cautious. Chipotle Stock Under $45: Golden Opportunity or Value Trap? (Fool)
• Negative Sentiment: Unit expansion can pressure comparable-store sales (cannibalization) in the near term; analysts note new openings may modestly drag comps even while supporting long-term returns. Chipotle Scales Unit Growth: What’s the Cannibalization Impact? (Zacks)

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Performance

Shares of CMG opened at $39.16 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $34.40 and a 200-day simple moving average of $41.15. The stock has a market capitalization of $51.78 billion, a PE ratio of 34.66, a PEG ratio of 3.79 and a beta of 0.97. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a 1 year low of $29.75 and a 1 year high of $59.57.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The restaurant operator reported $0.29 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.29. The firm had revenue of $3 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.06 billion. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a net margin of 13.04% and a return on equity of 45.39%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 7.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.27 earnings per share. Analysts predict that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 EPS for the current year.

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.