Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. Decreases Stock Holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. lowered its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 93.1% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 87,611 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 1,175,954 shares during the period. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V.’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $3,433,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Sarasin & Partners LLP grew its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 1.1% in the 3rd quarter. Sarasin & Partners LLP now owns 2,565,111 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $102,348,000 after buying an additional 27,366 shares during the last quarter. Rexford Capital Inc. lifted its position 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 acquiring an additional 14,240 shares during the last quarter. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA boosted its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 76.3% in 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 acquiring an additional 154,512 shares in the last quarter. Hilltop National Bank purchased a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the second quarter worth about $2,579,000. Finally, Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. increased its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 7.1% during the second quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 2,596,483 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $145,793,000 after purchasing an additional 171,466 shares in the last quarter. 91.30% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts recently issued reports on CMG shares. Evercore ISI reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $45.00 target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Zacks Research raised Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, December 29th. Northcoast Research lowered shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, October 31st. BTIG Research reduced their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $57.00 to $45.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Finally, TD Cowen decreased their price target on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $45.00 to $40.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have given a Buy rating and thirteen have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Chipotle Mexican Grill presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $50.00.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Up 2.3%

NYSE:CMG opened at $40.10 on Friday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $34.57 and its two-hundred day moving average is $40.96. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a 52 week low of $29.75 and a 52 week high of $59.57. The company has a market cap of $53.02 billion, a PE ratio of 35.49, a P/E/G ratio of 3.75 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 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.29. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a return on equity of 45.39% and a net margin of 13.04%.The company had revenue of $3 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.06 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.27 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 7.5% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Chipotle Mexican Grill News Summary

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 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.