Banco Santander S.A. Sells 24,361 Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Banco Santander S.A. decreased its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 67.4% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 11,796 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 24,361 shares during the quarter. Banco Santander S.A.’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $462,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Operose Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the second quarter worth about $25,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC bought a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Lavaca Capital LLC purchased a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 106.7% in the third quarter. Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp now owns 775 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 400 shares in the last quarter. 91.30% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Down 2.3%

CMG stock opened at $37.18 on Monday. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a twelve month low of $29.75 and a twelve month high of $58.42. The stock has a market capitalization of $48.43 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.62, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.29 and a beta of 1.00. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $38.49 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $38.06.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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 net margin of 12.88% and a return on equity of 47.99%. The business’s revenue was up 4.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.25 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Morgan Stanley cut their target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $50.00 to $49.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Raymond James Financial lifted their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Truist Financial boosted their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $45.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Argus restated a “hold” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $45.00 price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Twenty-two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $47.24.

Trending Headlines about Chipotle Mexican Grill

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain generally constructive on CMG despite recent weakness — many brokerages still rate the name favorably, supporting demand when sentiment stabilizes. Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Chipotle (CMG)
• Positive Sentiment: Company plans ~350 new restaurants in 2026 (heavy on Chipotlanes), which management expects to drive systemwide sales growth even as comps remain soft — expansion could support revenue and long-term unit economics. Can Unit Expansion Support Chipotle’s Systemwide Sales in 2026?
• Positive Sentiment: Industry initiatives like loyalty/rewards programs (including Chipotle’s efforts) are improving customer retention and frequency, a constructive demand tailwind over time. Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Chipotle Reward Loyal Customers. It Brings Them Back.
• Neutral Sentiment: Shares are down ~28% over the past year, prompting renewed valuation debates — some see current levels as opportunity, others cite execution risk; this keeps volatility elevated. Is Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Pricing Look Reasonable After A 27.9% One Year Decline
• Neutral Sentiment: CMG has underperformed the broader consumer cyclical sector over the past year, though many analysts still project mid-term recovery — underperformance raises sensitivity to macro and execution news. Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock: Is CMG Underperforming the Consumer Cyclical Sector?
• Negative Sentiment: Recent FY2025 results showed only 4.9% revenue growth, flat adjusted EPS, a 2.5% comp sales decline and margin pressure from wage inflation; management trimmed outlook — these fundamentals are a clear near-term headwind for the stock. Is Slower Comps and Rising Costs Altering The Investment Case For Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG)?
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest rose ~19.6% to ~36.5M shares as of Feb. 13, increasing bearish pressure and the potential for sharper moves on negative headlines (days-to-cover ~1.5).
• Negative Sentiment: Faster-growing fast-casual peers (e.g., Cava’s recent strong growth) highlight competitive pressure and investor preference for higher-growth concepts, which can widen valuation gaps. Cava trounces fast-casual peers with 22% revenue growth

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.