Cerity Partners LLC Has $24.88 Million Stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Cerity Partners LLC reduced its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 6.6% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 634,967 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 44,612 shares during the quarter. Cerity Partners LLC’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $24,884,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of CMG. Sarasin & Partners LLP lifted its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 1.1% during the 3rd quarter. Sarasin & Partners LLP now owns 2,565,111 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $102,348,000 after acquiring an additional 27,366 shares during the period. Rexford Capital Inc. increased its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 3,266.1% in the third quarter. Rexford Capital Inc. now owns 14,676 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $575,000 after purchasing an additional 14,240 shares in the last quarter. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA raised its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 76.3% during the third quarter. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA now owns 356,986 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $13,333,000 after purchasing an additional 154,512 shares during the period. Hilltop National Bank bought a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 2nd quarter worth about $2,579,000. Finally, Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. grew its stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 7.1% in the 2nd quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 2,596,483 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $145,793,000 after buying an additional 171,466 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 91.30% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

CMG has been the topic of a number of research reports. Mizuho upped their price target on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $36.00 to $38.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday. Telsey Advisory Group assumed coverage on Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Friday. They set an “outperform” rating and a $50.00 target price on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada cut their target price 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. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, Barclays raised their price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $38.00 to $44.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have given a Buy rating and twelve have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $50.00.

Trending Headlines about Chipotle Mexican Grill

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

• Positive Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $50 price target — a fresh analyst endorsement that signals confidence in Chipotle’s growth story and likely helped buying interest. Telsey Initiation
• Positive Sentiment: Truist raised its price target to $50 and kept a Buy view, another firm pushing upside expectations that supports the rally. Truist PT Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts are highlighting Chipotle’s strong earnings‑surprise history and the company’s setup to beat again, which bolsters confidence ahead of future reports. Zacks Earnings Beat Thesis
• Positive Sentiment: Product strategy: Chipotle’s push of higher‑protein menu options aimed at GLP‑1 users is being viewed by analysts as a demand catalyst and potential market share win among health‑focused consumers. Benzinga High‑Protein Push
• Positive Sentiment: Barclays and other brokers are publicly forecasting upside, adding to the positive analyst tone supporting the stock. Barclays Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Bernstein reiterated an Outperform rating but cut its price target to $40 — a mixed signal that keeps medium‑term conviction but reduces near‑term upside. Bernstein Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Mizuho nudged its target to $38 with a Neutral rating, reflecting more cautious positioning by some sell‑side desks amid recent gains. Mizuho Note
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and momentum concerns: several pieces question whether the recent rebound has stretched pricing relative to fundamentals (P/E near decade lows versus past but still elevated vs. peers) — this commentary can cap upside and prompt profit‑taking. Yahoo: Pricing Stretched?
• Negative Sentiment: Macro/consumer risk: opinion pieces label Chipotle as a possible “value trap” if same‑store sales weakness persists; new federal nutrition guidelines also introduce uncertainty about dining‑out behavior. Fool: Value Trap Analysis CNBC: Nutrition Guidelines

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Performance

Chipotle Mexican Grill stock opened at $40.10 on Friday. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $29.75 and a fifty-two week high of $59.57. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $34.57 and its 200 day simple moving average is $41.06. The stock has a market cap of $53.02 billion, a PE ratio of 35.49, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.66 and a beta of 0.97.

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

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.