Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG Shares Purchased by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 6.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 7,445,364 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after buying an additional 432,268 shares during the quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP owned 0.56% of Chipotle Mexican Grill worth $291,831,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in CMG. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC increased its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 4.7% in the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,804 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $290,000 after purchasing an additional 214 shares in the last quarter. Bison Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the fourth quarter worth about $224,000. Empowered Funds LLC lifted its stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 5.5% during the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 26,460 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,329,000 after purchasing an additional 1,368 shares in the last quarter. Crestwood Advisors Group LLC boosted its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 40.1% in the second quarter. Crestwood Advisors Group LLC now owns 7,852 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $441,000 after buying an additional 2,246 shares during the period. Finally, GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 13.5% during the 2nd quarter. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC now owns 2,615 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $147,000 after buying an additional 312 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.30% of the company’s stock.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Trading Down 4.4%

Shares of NYSE:CMG opened at $35.42 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $46.13 billion, a PE ratio of 31.07, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.28 and a beta of 1.00. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $38.37 and a 200 day simple moving average of $37.90. 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 posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.24 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $2.98 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.96 billion. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a net margin of 12.88% and a return on equity of 47.99%. The firm’s revenue was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.25 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms recently commented on CMG. Truist Financial boosted their price target 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. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Monday, January 26th. Stephens reissued an “equal weight” rating and set a $35.00 target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Sanford C. Bernstein upped their target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $40.00 to $50.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Piper Sandler lowered their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $47.00 to $44.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Twenty-three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $47.37.

Chipotle Mexican Grill News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: DA Davidson initiated coverage of Chipotle with a Buy rating and a $51 price target, implying significant upside from current levels — a clear catalyst that could support the stock if investors buy into the thesis. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: DA Davidson also flagged the restaurant group as poised for a 2026 rebound as valuations sit near multi-year lows and early industry improvement signs appear, which could lift peers including CMG if consumer demand strengthens. DA Davidson sees U.S. restaurants primed for rebound in 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage comparing sector names: an article on Buffett’s move into Domino’s and sector dynamics provides context on investor preference for franchise-heavy, cash-generative chains versus company-owned models — useful background but not a direct catalyst for CMG. The Restaurant Stock Warren Buffett Bought Is Up. Here’s the One His Successor Will Likely Buy Next
• Neutral Sentiment: A comparative piece on Chipotle vs. Sweetgreen explores differing growth/valuation profiles in the casual-dining/fast-casual space — useful for long-term positioning but not an immediate price driver. Chipotle vs. Sweetgreen: Which Stock Will Make You Richer?
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks highlights that Chipotle has registered a bigger intraday dip than the broader market, signaling short-term selling pressure and bearish tone among traders. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple pieces (The Motley Fool) question whether Chipotle’s valuation (high-teens-to-30s P/E depending on metric) is justified for “mid-single-digit” growth, a narrative that pressures the stock as investors re-price growth expectations. Why Did Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Drop Today?
• Negative Sentiment: Follow-ups (Yahoo Finance / Zacks) note CMG is down roughly ~8% since its recent earnings report; analysts and investors are watching same-store sales, margin trajectory and forward guidance for signs the company can re-accelerate growth. Why Is Chipotle (CMG) Down 8.1% Since Last Earnings Report?
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks’ deeper look into post-earnings weakness reiterates the same themes: modest revenue/EPS growth, high valuation, and investor skepticism — factors that explain near-term selling pressure. Why Is Chipotle (CMG) Down 8.1% Since Last Earnings Report?

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.