14,118 Shares in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG Purchased by CenterBook Partners LP

CenterBook Partners LP acquired a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 14,118 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock, valued at approximately $553,000.

A number of other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in CMG. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 2.0% in the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 125,927,338 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $4,935,092,000 after buying an additional 2,470,213 shares in the last quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. boosted its stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 1.9% during the 2nd quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 33,111,508 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,859,211,000 after purchasing an additional 606,190 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 1.1% during the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 29,659,508 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,657,193,000 after purchasing an additional 325,926 shares during the last quarter. American Century Companies Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 2.9% during the second quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 21,257,666 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,193,618,000 after buying an additional 595,038 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank acquired a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 2nd quarter valued at $1,001,668,000. 91.30% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Down 1.2%

Shares of NYSE:CMG opened at $37.51 on Friday. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a 12-month low of $29.75 and a 12-month high of $58.42. The company has a market cap of $48.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.90, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.30 and a beta of 0.99. The company’s fifty day moving average is $38.45 and its two-hundred day moving average is $38.28.

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, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.24 by $0.01. The business 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%. Chipotle Mexican Grill’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.25 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have recently issued reports on CMG shares. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $50.00 to $45.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Zacks Research lowered Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Barclays reduced their price objective 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. Piper Sandler reduced their price objective on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $47.00 to $44.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Stephens reissued an “equal weight” rating and issued a $35.00 target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Twenty-two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $47.24.

Trending Headlines about Chipotle Mexican Grill

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

• Positive Sentiment: Recent reported results showed a slight beat on EPS and revenue, with year‑over‑year revenue growth and strong margins/ROE — evidence the core business remains profitable and supports longer‑term cash flow. (Earnings release Feb. 3 commentary)
• Neutral Sentiment: A Yahoo Finance valuation piece walks through how analysts are digesting Chipotle’s 2026 guidance and plans to reinvest in margins. The article frames the reinvestment plan as a reason for near‑term margin pressure but possibly constructive for sustaining growth, leaving valuation views mixed. A Look At Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Valuation As Analysts React To 2026 Guidance And Margin Reinvestment Plans
• Neutral Sentiment: A Motley Fool piece examines where CMG could be in a year, noting the stock’s recent large trailing‑12‑month decline and exploring scenarios. It’s more analytical than a clear buy/sell signal, adding to mixed investor views. Where Will Chipotle Mexican Grill Be in 1 Year?
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research issued widespread cuts to near‑term and multi‑year EPS forecasts (Q1–Q4 2026, FY2026, FY2027 and beyond) and maintains a “Strong Sell” stance. Those downgrades compress forward earnings expectations and are a principal driver of downward pressure on CMG’s share price today. MarketBeat coverage of CMG / Zacks revisions
• Negative Sentiment: Another Motley Fool column argues Chipotle is interesting but recommends an alternative (Dutch Bros) as a better growth purchase — reinforcing rotation risk away from CMG among retail investors. Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Is Interesting, but Here’s What I’d Buy Instead

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.