Citigroup Issues Positive Forecast for Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) Stock Price

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) had its price target increased by Citigroup from $48.00 to $49.00 in a report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the restaurant operator’s stock.

CMG has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Stephens reaffirmed an “equal weight” rating and set a $35.00 target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Wednesday. Truist Financial boosted their price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $45.00 to $50.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Jefferies Financial Group cut their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $48.00 to $44.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Monday, October 13th. Finally, Northcoast Research lowered shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, October 31st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have given a Buy rating and thirteen have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Chipotle Mexican Grill has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $47.50.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Trading Up 1.8%

Chipotle Mexican Grill stock opened at $39.87 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $37.61 and a 200 day simple moving average of $38.98. Chipotle Mexican Grill has a 1-year low of $29.75 and a 1-year high of $59.09. The firm has a market capitalization of $52.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.97, a P/E/G ratio of 2.67 and a beta of 0.99.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.24 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $2.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.96 billion. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a return on equity of 45.94% and a net margin of 12.88%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.25 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Chipotle Mexican Grill will post 1.29 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Chipotle Mexican Grill

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Operose Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the second quarter valued at about $25,000. Financial Life Planners bought a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC purchased a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC purchased a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. Finally, Lavaca Capital LLC bought a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $28,000. 91.30% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Chipotle Mexican Grill News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat on EPS and revenue — Chipotle reported $0.25 EPS and $2.98B revenue, modestly above consensus; new restaurant openings helped top-line growth and margins held up. Zacks: Q4 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management’s long-term playbook reassures growth investors — CEO Scott Boatwright outlined a “Recipe for Growth” emphasizing technology, back‑of‑house efficiency, menu innovation and accelerated store/international expansion that could drive a multi‑year rebound. MarketBeat: Is Chipotle’s 2026 Playbook the Secret Sauce for a Reversal?
• Positive Sentiment: Positive media and pundit views underpin confidence — Forbes and TV commentators argued recent pessimism is overblown and highlighted the company’s capacity to outperform consensus over time. Forbes: Why Market Pessimism Appears Overblown
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts still see upside but recalibrated targets — several firms lowered targets yet kept Buy/Overweight calls (Citigroup nudged its target up to $49 while others trimmed theirs), leaving a mixed analyst picture. Benzinga: Analysts Slash Forecasts
• Neutral Sentiment: Strong balance sheet and capital returns remain a stabilizer — management emphasized cash flow, share‑count reduction and capacity to invest, which supports longer‑term investor interest. PR Newswire: Q4 & Full‑Year Results / Recipe for Growth
• Negative Sentiment: Weak guidance and falling traffic pressured shares — Chipotle forecast roughly flat comparable sales for 2026 and reported the fourth straight quarter of declining transactions, which triggered after‑hours selling and investor concern about demand. CNBC: Stock Sinks on Falling Traffic, Weak Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term headwinds: margin pressure and macro sensitivity — commentary flagged rising costs and discretionary spending weakness that could keep comps muted and compress margins until traffic stabilizes. Reuters: Forecasts Weak Annual Sales, Margin Pressure

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.