Alliancebernstein L.P. Sells 7,400,404 Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Alliancebernstein L.P. decreased its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 22.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 25,711,104 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 7,400,404 shares during the period. Alliancebernstein L.P. owned approximately 1.94% of Chipotle Mexican Grill worth $1,007,618,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in CMG. Operose Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 2nd quarter worth about $25,000. Lavaca Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 2nd quarter valued at about $28,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC bought a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $26,000. 91.30% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Price Performance

Chipotle Mexican Grill stock opened at $32.51 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $42.34 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.51, a P/E/G ratio of 2.00 and a beta of 1.00. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $38.03 and a 200-day moving average of $37.54. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a one year low of $29.75 and a one year high of $58.42.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last posted 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. The firm had revenue of $2.98 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.96 billion. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a return on equity of 47.99% and a net margin of 12.88%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 4.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.25 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 earnings per share for the current year.

Chipotle Mexican Grill News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Chipotle is pushing menu innovation and a revamped loyalty program to drive visits and increase spend — moves that could stabilize traffic and long-term unit economics. Chipotle Bets on Menu Innovation and Loyalty: Can It Drive Traffic?
• Positive Sentiment: The company launched a global “Tatted Superfans” BOGO promotion tied to artist Swae Lee to spark social engagement and traffic across multiple markets — a tactical marketing push that may help near-term visits if it resonates with younger customers. Chipotle Tests Global Tatted Superfans BOGO As Traffic Concerns Linger
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street consensus remains a Buy on CMG, but analysts’ optimism is flagged as potentially overstated — useful context for investors weighing momentum vs. valuation risk. Brokers Suggest Investing in Chipotle (CMG): Read This Before Placing a Bet
• Neutral Sentiment: The stock has declined ~33% over the last year, prompting debate over whether CMG now offers value for long-term buyers — this keeps both buyers and short-term traders engaged. Is Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Fairly Priced After A 33% Share Price Slide?
• Negative Sentiment: Unusual options activity: traders bought a large volume of put options (well above average), signaling elevated downside hedging or speculative bearish interest. This can amplify downward pressure on the stock.
• Negative Sentiment: Recent coverage highlights softer traffic, declining comparable sales and backlash over the lack of a value menu — fundamentals that explain recent share weakness and weigh on near-term revenue/traffic expectations. Here’s Why Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Fell More Than Broader Market
• Negative Sentiment: Ongoing bearish takes (e.g., “Bear of the Day”) and critical press keep sentiment fragile and may deter short-term buyers until concrete traffic improvement is visible. Bear of the Day: Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG)

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have weighed in on the company. Citigroup lifted their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $48.00 to $49.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $45.00 price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Raymond James Financial lifted their price objective on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Morgan Stanley decreased their price objective on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $50.00 to $49.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Twenty-three 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 stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $47.37.

Chipotle Mexican Grill 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.