Evergreen Capital Management LLC Has $797,000 Position in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Evergreen Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 229.5% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 21,553 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after acquiring an additional 15,012 shares during the quarter. Evergreen Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $797,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Financial Life Planners acquired a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC acquired a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC acquired a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the third quarter valued at approximately $26,000. 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 increased its holdings 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 in the last quarter. 91.30% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Chipotle Mexican Grill

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts see upside/earnings surprise potential from demand, digital growth and menu initiatives that could support a beat if comps and order trends hold. 4 Restaurant Stocks Showing Strong Earnings Surprise Potential
• Positive Sentiment: An analyst bumped Q2 EPS estimates, reflecting some confidence in near-term profitability despite margin headwinds. Q2 EPS Estimate for Chipotle Mexican Grill Lifted by Analyst
• Neutral Sentiment: Pre-earnings previews highlight solid sales drivers (digital, menu, comps) but flag rising food/labor costs and a stretched valuation that could limit upside if results are merely in line. Chipotle Gears Up for Q1 Earnings: Buy Now or Wait It Out?
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary comparing Chipotle to peers highlights mixed margin pressures across the group — CAVA and others may report stronger operational leverage while Chipotle faces cost headwinds. The Zacks Analyst Blog The Cheesecake Factory, Chipotle, CAVA and Shake Shack
• Negative Sentiment: Raymond James cut its price target to $41, signaling more conservative near-term upside and weighing on sentiment ahead of earnings. Raymond James Lowers Chipotle Mexican Grill Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: CMG recently underperformed the broader market, sliding about 3.5% on a down session, a reminder that momentum can reverse quickly into earnings. Here’s Why Chipotle Mexican Grill Fell More Than Broader Market
• Negative Sentiment: Bank of America notes restaurant stocks are lagging amid soft demand and early-Q2 volatility (gas prices cited as a headwind), which could pressure Chipotle shares if consumer traffic softens further. Restaurant Stocks Trail Market Amid Soft Demand, Early Q2 Volatility, BofA Says

Chipotle Mexican Grill Price Performance

Shares of CMG stock opened at $34.21 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $34.72 and a 200-day moving average of $36.18. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a one year low of $29.75 and a one year high of $58.42. The company has a market cap of $44.56 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.01, a P/E/G ratio of 2.06 and a beta of 1.06.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.24 by $0.01. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a net margin of 12.88% and a return on equity of 47.99%. The business had revenue of $2.98 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.96 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.25 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts expect that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.14 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. Argus reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Barclays decreased their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $44.00 to $40.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. KeyCorp dropped their price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $45.00 to $42.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $50.00 to $45.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, April 17th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Monday, March 9th. Twenty-three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $46.47.

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.