Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) is expected to be announcing its Q1 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, April 29th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.24 per share and revenue of $3.0616 billion for the quarter. Investors are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.24 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $2.98 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.96 billion. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a return on equity of 47.99% and a net margin of 12.88%.Chipotle Mexican Grill’s quarterly revenue was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.25 EPS. On average, analysts expect Chipotle Mexican Grill to post $1 EPS for the current fiscal year and $1 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Price Performance

NYSE:CMG opened at $34.21 on Monday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $34.72 and a 200 day moving average of $36.11. The company has a market capitalization of $44.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.01, a PEG ratio of 2.08 and a beta of 1.06. Chipotle Mexican Grill has a 1-year low of $29.75 and a 1-year high of $58.42.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts recently weighed in on CMG shares. Gordon Haskett downgraded Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Stifel Nicolaus reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Monday, March 9th. Citigroup lowered their price objective on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $49.00 to $44.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. Barclays lowered their price objective on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $44.00 to $40.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $48.00 price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Twenty-three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $46.47.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Chipotle Mexican Grill

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in CMG. Wealth Watch Advisors INC purchased a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the third quarter worth $25,000. Ankerstar Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the fourth quarter worth $33,000. Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. purchased a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the fourth quarter worth $34,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC grew its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 53.2% in the fourth quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 1,020 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 354 shares during the period. Finally, JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the third quarter worth $39,000. 91.30% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Chipotle Mexican Grill News Summary

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 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.