Cozad Asset Management Inc. Cuts Stock Holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Cozad Asset Management Inc. decreased its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 28.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 138,300 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 54,595 shares during the quarter. Cozad Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $5,420,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Operose Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 2nd quarter worth about $25,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC purchased a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Lavaca Capital LLC bought a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp increased its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 106.7% during the third quarter. Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp now owns 775 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 400 shares during the last quarter. 91.30% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

More Chipotle Mexican Grill News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Billionaire investor interest — Coverage shows a prominent investor adding a stake in Chipotle, a vote of confidence that can attract capital and lift sentiment toward the beaten-down stock. Billionaire Investor Bets On Chipotle While Stock Trades Near 52-Week Low
• Positive Sentiment: Underlying fundamentals remain supportive — Chipotle recently topped EPS and revenue expectations for the quarter and analysts remain generally constructive on its multi‑year growth and margins, which can underpin longer‑term investor confidence.
• Neutral Sentiment: High retail/investor attention — Zacks and other outlets note heavy investor searches and commentary on CMG, which raises liquidity and volatility but doesn’t alone change fundamentals. Investors Heavily Search Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG): Here is What You Need to Know
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry context — Coverage of peers (Dutch Bros, Cava) highlights both expansion potential and sector headwinds; this comparative reporting may influence investor expectations about unit economics and competition but is indirect for CMG. Dutch Bros’ 7,000-Unit Growth Path: Is the Model Positioned to Scale? Bowl Slop? Cava CEO Doesn’t Want to Hear It
• Neutral Sentiment: Educational/valuation pieces — Articles explaining Chipotle’s business model and comparing value against peers provide context for investors but are unlikely to move the stock by themselves. How Chipotle Makes Money BJRI vs. CMG: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
• Negative Sentiment: Trade-policy risk — Reports say the U.S. announced new global tariffs, rekindling trade uncertainty that pushed shares lower today because tariffs can raise input costs or weigh on investor risk appetite for restaurant names. Why Chipotle (CMG) Shares Are Sliding Today

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Down 0.2%

NYSE CMG opened at $36.52 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $47.57 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.25 and a beta of 0.99. The company’s 50 day moving average is $38.48 and its 200-day moving average is $38.17. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a 12-month low of $29.75 and a 12-month high of $58.42.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.24 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $2.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.96 billion. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a net margin of 12.88% and a return on equity of 47.99%. Chipotle Mexican Grill’s revenue was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.25 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

CMG has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Piper Sandler reduced their price objective on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $47.00 to $44.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Telsey Advisory Group reduced their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $50.00 to $48.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and set a $48.00 price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Barclays dropped their target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $44.00 to $40.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $44.00 to $40.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Twenty-two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $47.24.

About Chipotle Mexican Grill

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.