NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC Raises Holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC raised its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 111.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 56,994 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after purchasing an additional 30,047 shares during the quarter. NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $2,180,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of CMG. Operose Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 2nd quarter valued at about $25,000. Lavaca Capital LLC acquired a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the second quarter valued at about $28,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the second quarter worth about $34,000. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the second quarter valued at about $34,000. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.30% of the company’s stock.

Chipotle Mexican Grill News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho upgraded CMG from Neutral to Outperform and raised its price target to $40, citing a more measured pricing plan this year, new menu items and a push into high‑protein offerings that could help traffic and AUVs. Mizuho Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen reaffirmed a Buy rating with a $44 price target, signaling continued analyst conviction and upside (~32% from current levels) that can attract buyers. TD Cowen Reaffirmation
• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho/MarketWatch commentary highlights operational levers — gentler pricing, new menu innovation and targeting lunch/customizable preferences for younger consumers — that could revive demand if executed well. MarketWatch Analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: Company marketing/product action: a Yahoo Finance video/demo showcases new menu items aimed at bringing back the lunch crowd and appealing to customizable preferences — positive for comps but execution/timing uncertain. Yahoo Video
• Negative Sentiment: Short‑term share weakness and headlines: recent coverage notes CMG has fallen more steeply than the broader market (articles documenting ~5% drops), which can amplify momentum selling and volatility. Share Drop Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Broader industry pressure: reporting on other Mexican‑chain struggles and restaurant bankruptcies underscores margin and traffic risks from inflation and weaker consumer spending — a reminder of macro downside that could weigh on CMG despite its strengths. Industry Risk Article

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Performance

Shares of CMG stock opened at $33.36 on Monday. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $29.75 and a fifty-two week high of $58.42. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $37.48 and a 200 day moving average price of $37.20. The stock has a market capitalization of $43.45 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.05 and a beta of 1.00.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.24 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $2.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.96 billion. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a net margin of 12.88% and a return on equity of 47.99%. The firm’s revenue was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.25 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages have recently commented on CMG. Raymond James Financial upped their price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Telsey Advisory Group cut their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $50.00 to $48.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $50.00 to $45.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Monday, March 9th. Twenty-four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $47.47.

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.