Danica Pension Livsforsikringsaktieselskab Invests $5.10 Million in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Danica Pension Livsforsikringsaktieselskab acquired a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 130,112 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock, valued at approximately $5,099,000.

Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Capital World Investors lifted its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 122.7% in the 3rd quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 87,844,788 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $3,442,645,000 after acquiring an additional 48,398,628 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,001,668,000. Capital International Investors raised its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 42.4% in the 3rd quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 38,497,927 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,509,043,000 after purchasing an additional 11,471,658 shares in the last quarter. BlueSpruce Investments LP raised its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 24,760.7% in the 2nd quarter. BlueSpruce Investments LP now owns 3,930,732 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $220,711,000 after purchasing an additional 3,914,921 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 2.0% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 125,927,338 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $4,935,092,000 after purchasing an additional 2,470,213 shares during the last quarter. 91.30% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Trading Up 1.0%

CMG opened at $34.41 on Wednesday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $37.86 and a 200 day moving average price of $37.39. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a 1 year low of $29.75 and a 1 year high of $58.42. The stock has a market cap of $44.82 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.19, a PEG ratio of 2.09 and a beta of 1.00.

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Argus restated a “hold” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Thursday, February 5th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Mizuho reduced their price objective on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $38.00 to $37.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Raymond James Financial lifted their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Twenty-three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $47.37.

Key Chipotle Mexican Grill News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Chipotle’s CFO, Adam Rymer, outlined how the company is funding rapid restaurant expansion while preserving a debt‑free balance sheet and using AI tools for pricing and operations — a message that supports sustainable, capital-efficient growth and margin improvement. Chipotle CFO on expanding globally while maintaining a debt-free model
• Positive Sentiment: Macro/helpful market move: Chipotle was among several restaurant stocks that jumped after a drop in crude oil eased inflation worries, providing a near‑term tailwind for consumer sentiment and discretionary spending. Portillo’s, Krispy Kreme, CAVA, Sweetgreen, and Chipotle Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know
• Positive Sentiment: Brokerage consensus still leans constructive: a recent compilation shows an average recommendation around “Moderate Buy,” which supports longer‑term investor confidence despite short‑term volatility. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) Given Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate calendar: Chipotle set its Q1 2026 earnings release and conference call for April 29, 2026 — an upcoming catalyst where management will provide results and a second‑quarter business update. Investors will watch guidance and same-store trends closely. CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL TO ANNOUNCE FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS ON APRIL 29, 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Price sensitivity narrative persists: coverage notes that the stock has surged despite customer pushback about higher prices — this highlights execution risk around balancing menu price increases with traffic. That dynamic is mixed for the stock (can protect margins but pressure volumes). “This Used to Be $11….” Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock (NASDAQ:CMG) Surges Despite Customer Concerns About Pricing
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor opinion split: reporting shows disagreement among large investors (some trimming positions, others adding) — a sign of valuation debate that could widen intraday swings. Is Chipotle Mexican Grill a Buy or Sell? These 2 Billionaire Investors Can’t Seem to Agree
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks added CMG to its Rank #5 (Strong Sell) list, which may pressure sentiment among momentum and quant funds that use Zacks rankings in models. This is a clear near‑term negative for market perception. New Strong Sell Stocks for March 17th

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.